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A single-engine Cessna 172F Skyhawk , registration N8219U , crashed while approaching Goheen Airport (W52) near Battle Ground, Washington , on Friday, September 26, 2025 , around 1:06 p.m. local time. The privately owned aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot, the sole occupant, did not survive. The flight originated from Kelso-Longview Airport (KLS) and was En route to Goheen Airport, a small private-use airstrip. The accident occurred during the approach phase, a critical portion of flight. Emergency responders confirmed there were no injuries to people on the ground. Weather at the time reported calm winds, clear skies, and good visibility. Conditions were favorable for flight, with no immediate meteorological hazards indicated. While preliminary details point to a loss of control or mechanical issue during approach, the cause has not been determined. Analysis Approach and landing remain high-risk phases of flight, even in clear weather. The Cessna 172F, a 1964 model , is a dur...

Bigfork, MT – September 19, 2025 – An experimental Murphy SR3500 Moose was destroyed in a crash at the north end of Ferndale Airfield (53U) in Bigfork, Montana. The accident occurred under private operation with three people on board. Authorities confirmed one fatality and two survivors. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire , which consumed the wreckage. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no details about the flight’s origin or destination have been released. Analysis The Murphy Moose is a large, experimental bush plane often used for personal flying and backcountry operations. At this stage, the exact phase of flight is uncertain — the aircraft may have been attempting takeoff or landing when the accident occurred at the north end of the airstrip. The presence of a post-crash fire indicates that the fuel system was compromised on impact, with enough onboard fuel to ignite after the crash. Investigato...

Franklin, NC – September 18, 2025 – A Cirrus SR22T GTS G5 Carbon (N218VB) crashed during an attempted landing at Macon County Airport (1A5) in Franklin, North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants. The aircraft had departed from Nashville-John C. Tune Airport (KJWN) earlier that day. ADS-B tracking shows the aircraft attempted a go-around on Runway 7, followed by a second approach. During the sequence, the airplane impacted terrain approximately 500 feet north of the runway and came to rest upright in an open field. Authorities reported that the wreckage remained intact with no debris field leading to the main site, and no post-crash fire occurred. Local emergency services responded promptly, and the NTSB has taken charge of the investigation. Weather reports from the time of the accident indicated calm winds, clear visibility, and scattered clouds at 4,500 ft , suggesting no immediate weather hazards. This tragedy comes as a shock to the community, as the cra...

Nampa, Idaho – July 27, 2025 — A Mooney M20J single-engine aircraft crashed into a residential area just west of Nampa Municipal Airport shortly after takeoff Sunday evening, killing all three people onboard. The flight lasted less than one minute. The aircraft, tail number N5764H , was registered to Sleeptytime PLLC , a private operator based in Eagle, Idaho. It departed from Runway 29 at approximately 5:41 p.m. local time and reached an altitude of roughly 200 feet above ground level before executing a sharp 180-degree turn. Moments later, the plane lost control and crashed into an unoccupied structure near North Venice Street. Emergency responders were dispatched within minutes of the crash, which was reported by multiple eyewitnesses who saw the aircraft descending rapidly and emitting smoke. The impact destroyed the aircraft and set off a brief fire. No one on the ground was hurt. Local authorities, including Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling, expressed condolences to the victims’ familie...

On June 7, 2025 , at approximately 14:30 local time, an Aeronca 7AC Champion (registration N1846E) impacted terrain west of runway 09 while on approach to Hinckley Airport (0C2), Illinois. The aircraft was on a local private flight with a 51-year-old pilot and his 3-year-old grandson. The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and the child was hospitalized in stable condition. The aircraft was substantially damaged. Weather Conditions According to METARs from nearby DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB), around the time of the accident: Winds: 140° at 8-11 knots, gusting to 14 knots Visibility: 7-10 statute miles Sky: Scattered clouds at 4,900 feet, clearing later Temperature: 24-25°C Altimeter: 29.87 inHg These conditions suggest VFR weather, but with a moderate gusting crosswind or tailwind component on approach to runway 09. Accident Analysis The Aeronca 7AC Champion is a vintage tailwheel aircraft that is susceptible to crosswinds and gusts. Tailwheel aircraft require precise handling, ...

Date : Sunday, April 13, 2025 Location : Salzgitter, Lower Saxony, Germany Time : 09:43 local time Aircraft : Piper PA-60-601P Aerostar (Registration: D-ICEL) Occupants : 2 Fatalities : 2 Phase of Flight : Initial Climb Nature of Flight : Private A privately operated Piper PA-60-601P Aerostar crashed shortly after takeoff from Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield (EDVS) on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of both occupants on board. The aircraft came down on the premises of the Salzgitter steel plant, where it was completely destroyed upon impact. Initial reports indicate that the aircraft pitched up sharply after departure before crashing. An eyewitness described the aircraft's rapid climb followed by a loss of control before impact. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The crash occurred during favorable weather conditions. METAR reports from nearby airports indicated clear skies (CAVOK), light winds (5-6 knots), and temperatures between 15°C and 18°C around the ti...

Date : Saturday, April 12, 2025 Location : Near Copake, Columbia County, New York Aircraft : Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire Registration : N635TA Operator : Dynamic Spine Solutions LLC A Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire aircraft crashed near Copake, New York, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the tragic loss of all six people on board. The aircraft was En route from White Plains–Westchester County Airport (KHPN) in New York to Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) in Massachusetts when the incident occurred. Initial reports suggest the pilot was attempting to divert to Columbia County Airport (1B1) near Hudson, NY, shortly before the crash. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene after reports of a downed plane around 12:05 PM local time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially stated there were two occupants aboard, but later confirmed that six individuals were on the aircraft. The Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire, a twin-e...

Charlottesville, VA – A Beechcraft V35B Bonanza, registered as N2UZ, was tragically involved in a fatal accident near Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The privately-owned aircraft, manufactured in 1977, was completely destroyed upon impact, resulting in the death of the sole occupant, the pilot. The aircraft was en route from Richmond County Airport (KRCZ) in North Carolina to Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO/KCHO) in Virginia. According to preliminary reports, the pilot declared an emergency while descending through 5,500 feet, approximately ten miles south of the destination airport. The pilot cited a total loss of engine power and indicated that reaching the airport would not be possible. Shortly afterward, the aircraft crashed into a wooded area. Local emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site, where the aircraft was found heavily damaged. Sadly, the pilot succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident. There were no other passengers on...