Just as ICON Aircraft was celebrating the delivery of its 100th airframe last week came news on Friday that an A5 had crashed during a takeoff attempt in Littlefield, Michigan. This brings to five the number of aircraft involved in accidents and or incidents in 2019, including one that crashed just short of Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) on July 11 after the pilot reportedly ran the aircraft out of fuel. An ICON crashed in mid-June attempting to land on the water with the landing gear extended. In May, an A5 sank following a hard landing, while in March an A5 landed in a bay near Palo Alto, California, although in that incident, the aircraft did not appear to be damaged. In the California incident, the pilot reportedly set the aircraft down following unspecified electrical problems.
Two Hurt in Weekend ICON A5 Accident
Key Takeaways:
- An ICON A5 crashed in Littlefield, Michigan, during an unusual takeoff attempt, seriously injuring a passenger and marking the fifth accident or incident for the model in 2019.
- The incident involved the aircraft struggling to gain altitude after a circular takeoff, wobbling, and eventually striking a tree before plunging into the water.
- Investigators are likely to focus on factors such as flap extension, wind conditions, and the pilot's experience and specific ICON training.
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