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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...

Mosby, Missouri – A privately owned Cessna 340A (N888MT) crashed during approach to runway 18 at Midwest National Air Center Airport (KGPH) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, resulting in two fatalities. The twin-engine aircraft, manufactured in 1979 and configured with a RAM VI conversion, was on a flight from Fayette, Missouri (FYG) to Mosby (KGPH) when the accident occurred. Sequence of Events At approximately 11:58 local time, the Cessna was executing a left base to final turn for runway 18. Witness reports and ADS-B tracking indicate the aircraft descended rapidly before impacting terrain just short of the runway threshold. The aircraft came to rest upright but was immediately consumed by a post-impact fire. Both the pilot and passenger perished at the scene. Weather Conditions Weather data from KGPH around the time of the crash showed clear skies, visibility of 10 miles, and light winds from 230° at 5 knots. Temperature was 25°C, with a density altitude of approximately 1,838 ft—con...

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...

Atlanta, GA – February 24, 2025 – A Delta Air Lines Boeing 717-200, registered as N942AT, was forced to return to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) shortly after takeoff due to smoke filling the cabin. The flight, operating as DL876 to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), landed safely on runway 27L just 11 minutes after departure from runway 27R. Passengers and crew evacuated the aircraft without reported injuries thankfully. Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 faces two smoke incidents in 10 days, prompting emergency landings.  Incident Details The aircraft had just commenced its initial climb when smoke was detected in the cabin, prompting the crew to initiate an emergency return. Emergency responders met the aircraft upon landing, and all passengers were safely evacuated. Delta Air Lines has not yet provided an official cause for the smoke event. This marks the second smoke-related incident involving N942AT within a span of ten day...

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...