Aviation Safety

At approximately 1205 Pacific time the airplane departed the side of the runway and impacted a VASI light standard and a nearby ditch. The Private pilot and sole occupant was not injured but the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The flight was being operated in visual conditions. According to the pilot, about 100 feet into the […]

The airplane was substantially damaged during a hard landing. The pilot reported experiencing light to moderate turbulence during descent to the airport and that, “immediately prior to touchdown there was a gust of wind jerking us in our seats. There was an immediate loss of airspeed and lift.” The pilot reported applying full power but […]

At 1216 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged while landing. The Airline Transport pilot, the Commercial pilot and observer were not injured.

The airplane was not damaged when it rolled into the EMAS (Engineered Materials Arresting System) area at the departure end of Runway 8 after landing at 1134 Pacific time. The two pilots and five passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The landing was normal and the airplane continued down the runway, slowing to taxi […]

The airplane was destroyed during an in-flight breakup at approximately 1303 Central time. The Airline Transport pilot, copilot and both passengers sustained fatal injuries. Instrument conditions prevailed. According to preliminary information, the airplane was flying on a southeasterly heading at 23,100 feet msl. At 1302, radar indicated the airplane performed a left 180-degree turn while […]

At 1545 Eastern time, the airplane was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain during an approach to landing. The Commercial pilot/owner and the passenger were fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed; an IFR flight plan had been filed. At 1542, the pilot contacted the Potomac Tracon and requested clearance. The controller informed the pilot he […]

The airplane was destroyed at 1927 Central time when it impacted wooded terrain. The solo Commercial pilot was fatally injured. Instrument conditions prevailed. Shortly after the pilot advised ATC he was descending to 2000 feet msl to maintain VFR, the airplane began a descent and disappeared from radar. The airplane impacted terrain in a near-vertical […]

The airplane was destroyed by impact and a post-crash fire at 1535 Eastern time. Instrument conditions prevailed. The Private pilot and passenger received fatal injuries. An airport employee stated that the weather at the time was light rain, fog and mist, and that winds were light and favoring Runway 4. The employee stated that he […]

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing. The pilot stated, “As I descended, I was not able to see as well as normal. As we touched the ground, we bounced a little, then touched down. The front wheel broke off, which caused the nose of the airplane to go into the […]

The airplane sustained a collapsed right main landing gear at 1300 Central time while landing. Visual conditions prevailed; the Private pilot reported no injuries. On the initial takeoff, after raising the gear, the pilot noticed the gear in-transit light remained on. After troubleshooting, the pilot continued on to the practice area to do some air […]