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Monday, November 28, 2011

Accidents & Incidents

DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS
November 12, 2011 Andratx, Spain Hughes 500 G-WOOW Around 1020 CUT, a/c impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Andratx, Mallorca, Spain. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. A post-crash fire ensued. 2 Fatal The local flight departed the Son Bonet Airport (LESB), Palm, Mallorca, Spain. *Factual NTSB Data
November 24, 2011 Santa Rosa, Ecuador Cessna 150 HC-BJA Around 2020 CUT, 1520 local time, a/c was substantially damaged when it impacted rising terrain in the Giron Alto mountains near Santa Rosa. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The a/c had taken off about five minutes earlier. 2 Fatal The flight departed from Santa Rosa Airport (SERO), Santa Rosa, El Oro, Ecuador en route to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (SEGU), Guayaquil, Ecuador. *Factual NTSB Data
November 15, 2011 Sheboygan, WI Beech S35 N5858S Around 1054 CST, a/c sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Sheboygan, WI. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. According to the pilot, there were no anomalies prior to the loss of engine power. After several unsuccessful engine restarts, the pilot executed a forced landing to a field with the landing gear retracted. The a/c impacted terrain and came to rest upright. 2 Minor The flight departed from the Sawyer Int'l Airport (SAW), Marquette, MI at 1000 and was destined for Captiol Airport, Brookfield, WI. *Preliminary NTSB Data
November 16, 2011 Flint, MI Piaggio Aero Industries SPA P180 N168SL Around 0940 EST, a/c impacted terrain during landing at the Bishop Int'l Airport (FNT). The captain, first officer, and two passengers sustained minor injuries. According to preliminary air traffic control communications, the flight crew declared an emergency due to a reported problem w/the left engine--the flight diverted to FNT, landed on runway 18. During landing roll, a/c veered to the right. The a/c departed the runway surface, flipped over, and came to rest inverted. 4 Minor The flight departed the Detroit Metropolitan County Airport approximately 0905, and was destined for the West Bend Municipal Airport, West Bend, WI. *Preliminary NTSB Data
November 17, 2011 Ulysses, PA Beech 95-C55 N54552 Around 1619 EST, a twin-engine a/c impacted a garage during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power near Ulysses, PA. The a/c was substantially damaged during the impact sequence and consumed by a post-crash fire. The pilot and three passengers were seriously injured. 4 Serious The flight originated from New Castle Airport (ILG), Wilmington, Delaware around 1500 with the intended destination of Buffalo Airfield, Buffalo, NY. *Preliminary NTSB Data