Cirrus SR22 GTS G5 turbo, N228RS, incident occurred on January 27, 2026, at Flying Cloud Airport (FCM/KFCM), Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N228RS

- History of Flight:
On January 27, 2026, at about 2043 local time, a Cirrus SR22 GTS G5 turbo, N228RS, registered to West Aviation Group LLC out of Gainesville, Florida, sustained unknown damage following a runway excursion at the Flying Cloud Airport (FCM/KFCM), Minneapolis, Minnesota. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from John C. Tune Airport (JWN/KJWN), Nashville, Tennessee, at 1606 LT, and was destined to KFCM.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft landed and veered off runway striking runway lights and incurring a prop strike." ADS-B data indicates the airplane landed on runway 28L and veered off the departure end going around 39 knots (groundspeed) and came to rest in the grass. Winds at the time were from 280° at 6 knots. Runway 28L is asphalt/grooved 5001 x 100 ft.

Figure 1: Approach and landing at KFCM

Figure 2: Runway excursion/overrun

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N51467, incident occurred on January 27, 2026, at Van Nuys Airport (VNY/KVNY), Van Nuys, California

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N51467

- History of Flight:
On January 27, 2026, at about 1325 local time, a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N51467, registered to and being operated by Ascent Aviation Academy, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Van Nuys Airport (VNY/KVNY), Van Nuys, California. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The local flight originated from KVNY.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft right main landing gear fell off on departure."

Diamond DA40 NG Diamond Star, N708BL, accident occurred on January 27, 2026, near Bay Minette Airport (1R8), Bay Minette, Alabama

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N708BL

- History of Flight:
On January 27, 2026, at about 1039 local time, a Diamond DA40 NG Diamond Star, N708BL, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees and terrain while on approach to Bay Minette Airport (1R8), Bay Minette, Alabama. The flight instructor and student pilot suffered minor injuries. The cross-country training flight originated from Pensacola Regional Airport (PNS/KPNS), Pensacola, Florida, at 1010 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances short of the runway." Local law enforcement reported that the aircraft suffered a loss of engine power and came down in a wooded area short of the airport due to "low altitude."

ADS-B data indicates the airplane was on approach to land on runway 26. The last ADS-B return was recorded 1.30 miles short of the airport.

- Weather:

METAR K1R8 271615Z AUTO VRB04G10KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3059 RMK AO2

METAR K1R8 271640Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3058 RMK AO2 <<

METAR K1R8 271650Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3057 RMK AO2 <<

METAR K1R8 271710Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3055 RMK AO2

Figure 1: Final portion of flight on ADS-B exchange

Rans S-21 Outbound, N88WL, incident occurred on January 19, 2026, at Monroe County Airport (MNV/KMNV), Madisonville, Tennessee

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N88WL

- History of Flight:
On January 19, 2026, at about 1443 local time, a privately-registered Rans S-21 Outbound, N88WL, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Monroe County Airport (MNV/KMNV), Madisonville, Tennessee. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft failed to takeoff for unknown reasons incurring a prop strike."

Diamond DA40 Diamond Star, N557AF, incident occurred on January 27, 2026, at Sacramento International Airport (SMF/KSMF), Sacramento, California

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N557AF

- History of Flight:
On January 27, 2026, at about 2201 local time, a Diamond DA40 Diamond Star, N557AF, registered to 2400 Rickenbacker LLC DBA, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Sacramento International Airport (SMF/KSMF), Sacramento, California. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The personal flight was originating at the time.

According to the FAA: "Aircraft back passenger door blew off after departure and returned to airport." ADS-B data indicates the airplane departed 17R and entered the traffic pattern and landed back on the same runway.

According to the Airplane Description chapter of the POH:

Rear Door

The rear door is closed in the same way, by pulling down on the frame or on the handle (if installed) and locking it with the handle. A gas pressure damper prevents the door from dropping; in strong winds the assembly must be held. The rear door is protected against unintentional opening by an additional lever. 

The door can be blocked by a locking device (optional) on the left side near the door opening lever by turning the key clockwise. The closed and blocked door can be opened from inside by pulling the lever inside the opening handle.

WARNING

The rear door must be closed and locked, but not blocked with the locking device before the engine is started.

According to the checklists for normal operating procedures... "Pre-flight inspection:"

 1. Cabin check

d) Front canopy and rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clean, undamaged, check locking mechanism function

And the BEFORE STARTING ENGINE checklist includes:

.Rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . closed and locked 

.Door lock (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . unblocked, key removed

According to the Diamond DA40 Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), the following emergency procedure is used when the rear door is unlocked:

Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . below 140 KIAS

Land at the next suitable airfield.

WARNING: Do not try to lock the rear door in flight. The safety latch may disengage and the door opens. Usually this results in a separation of the door from the airplane.

NOTE: If the rear door has been lost the airplane can be safely flown to the next suitable airfield.

Figure: Diamond DA40 rear passenger door handle configuration (incase a safety latch is installed)

- Weather:
METAR KSMF 280353Z 21003KT 7SM BKN090 OVC110 12/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP260 T01170089

METAR KSMF 280453Z 20003KT 6SM -RA BR SCT044 SCT055 OVC075 11/09 A3032 RMK AO2 RAB0354E04B26 SLP266 P0001 T01060089

Diamond DA40 Diamond Star, N656BC, incident occurred on January 26, 2026, near Castroville, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N656BC

- History of Flight:
On January 26, 2026, at about 1757 local time, a Diamond DA40 Diamond Star, N656BC, sustained unknown damage in a forced landing near Castroville, Texas. The two occupants onboard were not injured. The local training flight originated from the Stinson Municipal Airport (SFF/KSFF), San Antonio, Texas, at 1618 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced engine issues and made a forced landing in a field." ADS-B data show that at 1743 LT, the airplane was cruising at 5,300 ft when the groundspeed dropped from 117 knots to 76 knots. At 1747 LT, the airplane entered a descending 180 left hand turn and continued to descent until the end of the track. It appears the pilot(s) were attempting an approach to Castroville Municipal Airport (CVB/KCVB), Texas, but ended up 3 miles short.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange ran through Google Earth, point one indicates sudden drop in groundspeed, and point two shows 180 turn.

Cub Crafters CCX-1865 Carbon Cub FX fatal accident occurred on January 27, 2026, near Black Canyon, Idaho

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=

- History of Flight:
On January 27, 2026, at about 1058 local time, a Cub Crafters CCX-1865 Carbon Cub FX, registration unknown at this point, was substantially damaged when it clipped a powerline and impacted the frozen surface of the Payette River near Black Canyon, Idaho. The two occupants onboard sustained fatal injuries.

This post will be updated as further information is released.