Cirrus TRAC20 G6, N486AV, incident occurred on September 12, 2026, at Ak-Chin Regional Airport (A39), Maricopa, Arizona

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N486AV

- History of Flight:
On September 12, 2026, at about 1246 local time, a Cirrus TRAC20 G6, N486AV, registered to Westwind School of Aeronautics Phoenix LLC and doing business as United Aviation Academy, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Ak-Chin Regional Airport (A39), Maricopa, Arizona. The flight instructor and two student pilots were not injured. The training flight originated from Gila Bend Municipal Airport (E63), Gila Bend, Arizona, at 1210.

The FAA reported that the airplane was conducting a simulated engine failure to the runway 22 when the engine stalled and landed adjacent to the runway.

- Weather:

METAR KA39 121935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 36/19 A2995 RMK AO2

METAR KA39 121955Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM SCT065 36/19 A2994 RMK AO2

Van's RV-4, N254MM, incident occurred on September 13, 2026, near Harrisonville, Missouri

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N254MM

- History of Flight:
On September 11, 2026, at about 0924 local time, a privately-registered Van's RV-4, N254MM, sustained unknown damage when it experienced an infight canopy separation and subsequent diversion to Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport (LRY/KLRY), Harrisonville, Missouri. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Roosterville Airport (0N0), Liberty, Missouri, at 0904.

Robinson R44 Clipper II, N7527L, accident occurred on September 13, 2026, in Natchez, Mississippi

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7527L

- History of Flight:
On September 13, 2026, at about 1855 local time, a Robinson R44 Clipper II, N7527L, registered to Chop Air LLC, sustained substantial damage when it crashed on takeoff in Natchez, Mississippi. The private pilot and three passengers were not injured.

The pilot reported that he landed in an empty to pick up three passengers for a Sunday afternoon ride. "We were just taking off. There were four of us and we were heavy. As soon as I moved to take off, it veered forward and no matter what I did, it wouldn't straighten out."

The pilot, a doctor, held a private pilot certificate (last issued/updated 9/2/2021) with an airplane single engine land and instrument airplane ratings and a helicopter rating. His third class FAA medical was issued on 3/2026 with a note that he must use corrective lens(es) to meet vision standards at all required distances.

Cessna 150M, N66188, incident occurred on September 11, 2026, at Wiscasset Municipal Airport (IWI/KIWI), Wiscasset, Maine

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N66188

- History of Flight:
On September 11, 2026, at about 2021 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 150M, N66188, sustained minor damage when it struck a deer on landing runway 25 at at Wiscasset Municipal Airport (IWI/KIWI), Wiscasset, Maine. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Brunswick Executive Airport (BXM/KBXM), Brunswick, Maine, at 2011.

An FAA airport remark states: "DEER AND WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT."

Taylorcraft F-19 Sportsman, N3679T, incident occurred on September 12, 2026, in Danbury, Connecticut

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N3679T

- History of Flight:
On September 12, 2026, at about 1718 local time, a privately-registered Taylorcraft F-19 Sportsman, N3679T, sustained unknown damage when it landed and ground looped in Danbury, Connecticut. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

Mirage Celerity, N927JE, incident occurred on September 12, 2026, near Prescott, Washington

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N927JE

- History of Flight:
On September 12, 2026, at about 1250 local time, a privately-registered Mirage Celerity, N927JE, sustained unknown damage when it experienced engine issues and landed in a field near Prescott, Washington. The pilot was not injured.

The airplane was previously involved in an incident, see: "Mirage Celerity, N927JE, incident occurred on May 22, 2026, in College Place, Washington"

Cessna P210N Pressurized Centurion, N4617W, accident occurred on September 13, 2026, at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP/KSBP), San Luis Obispo, California

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N4617W

- History of Flight:
On September 13, 2026, at about 1503 local time, a privately-registered Cessna P210N Pressurized Centurion, N4617W, sustained substantial damage when it suffered a landing gear collapse on runway 29 at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP/KSBP), San Luis Obispo, California. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Van Nuys Airport (VNY/KVNY), Van Nuys, California, at 1403. 

At the time, the winds were from 310° at 20 knots, gusting 27 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KSBP 132156Z 31020G27KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 31033/2058 SLP124 T02280128

METAR KSBP 132227Z 31022G33KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 32033/2221 T02170128