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Monday, July 20, 2009

Accidents & Incidents

Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks
May 29, 2009 Dublin Airport, Ireland Boeing 757 Plane carrying almost 200 passengers had a close shave with a tractor lawnmower as it landed on a foggy night Driver of riding mower not notice Boeing 757 until its wing passed over his head as he cut grass near runways at Dublin Airport.
June 01, 2009 Chicago, IL MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD80 Operational error occurred between American Air Flight 879, an MD-82, and American Air Flight 93, a Boeing 767, while both aircraft were on approach to Chicago-O'Hare International. unavail AAL879 was being radar vectored to the final approach course for Runway 28, and AAL93 was on a straight-in approach to Runway 27L. Because of a controller oversight, AAL879 overshot final approach course for Runway 28 and continued northbound, conflicting with AAL93 on Runway 27L final.
June 01, 2009 Chicago, IL Boeing 767 See above unavail See above
June 03, 2009 Stanley, ID CESSNA 182M N70946 A/c collided with mountainous terrain approximately 21 miles SW of Stanley, Idaho. One fatality Initial radar data indicates a/c was on steady E-NE course at 8,600 feet msl. Final radar return occurred at 8,600 feet msl, and was in immediate vicinity of where a/c wreckage located. Highest terrain elevation in vicinity of wreckage is 9,705 feet msl.
June 09, 2009 Khartoum, Sudan MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD11 HZ-ANB Cargo flight operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines landed hard on Runway 18 at Khartoum International. Four crewmembers not injured but a/c substantially damaged. A/c had departed Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and operating on instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at time of accident.
June 12, 2009 Polacca, AZ CESSNA 175A N7979T After making precautionary landing on two-lane highway and adding oil to engine, pilot attempted to take off from highway. Local police provided vehicle traffic control and blocked off amount of highway pilot estimated would need for takeoff. Pilot at takeoff speed when realized would not be airborne in time to clear police vehicle. No injuries Pilot altered takeoff ground roll to the right in attempt to avoid vehicle. Right wing impacted highway sign. A/c continued off highway to right and down embankment. Nosed over and came to rest inverted,.
June 15, 2009 Rapid City, SD Beech B100 N4490M A/c operated by Air Methods encountered clear air turbulence while descending through 7,000 feet msl en route to Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP). One serious Air-ambulance flight Patient sustained serious injuries as result of turbulence encounter. Four flight crew members sustained minor injuries. Flight departed Gordon Municipal Airport (KGRN).
June 15, 2009 Urmantany, Russia CESSNA 150, RA-0848G A./c impacted terrain during forced landing shortly after takeoff. Accident location one kilometer E of Urmantany, in region of Respublika Bashkortostan. Two fatalities, one serious Two passengers were killed & pilot seriously injured. A/c incurred substantial damage.
June 18, 2009 Dougherty, TX CESSNA R182 N182GT A/c destroyed when impacted terrain two miles N of Dougherty. A/c wreckage located in a field on June 20 by local resident. A long ground scar, two feet wide, and 25 feet in Two fatalities length, which terminated at a large impact crater, characterized the initial impact point. A/c wreckage was fragmented and fanned out several hundred feet from impact crater.
June 18, 2009 Chadbourn, NC MITCHELL CHRIS TITAN TORNADO N259CM Experimental a/c substantially damaged following loss of engine power and impact with terrain. Witnesses said pilot taxied a/c to end of grass airstrip, where performed engine run-up; all seemed normal with engine. One fatality Immediately after takeoff, reduction in engine power observed. Power then increased, followed by another power reduction and a/c stopped climbing. Pilot initiated right-hand turn back toward airstrip. While in turn, witnesses observed a/c stall and enter spin at 100 feet above ground level, from which it impacted ground.
June 19, 2009 North Bay, Canada BOEING 767 SP-LPA A/c operated by LOT Polish Airlines (flight number LOT 2) departed O'Hare International Chicago, Illinois destined for Warsaw, Poland. In vicinity of North Bay, Ontario, Canada, while cruising at FL 330, a/c experienced sudden and uncommanded overspeed condition, stick shaker, and illumination of left and right electronic engine control (EEC) caution lights. No injuries Similar condition occurred again in a holding pattern as a/c burned off excess fuel prior to making an uneventful landing at Lester B. Pearson International, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
June 23, 2009 Kagoshima, Japan AIRBUS A330-323 N805NW A/c operated by Northwest Airlines as Flight 8 from Hong Kong to Tokyo experienced airspeed anomaly while in cruise flight at FL390, 50 miles SW of Kagoshima, Japan. No injuries Crew observed, and FDR confirms, large airspeed fluctuations, small altitude fluctuations, and an overspeed alert.
June 23, 2009 Sanborn, IA PIPER PA-28-180 N7795N A/c destroyed when impacted terrain while maneuvering near Sanborn, Iowa. Three fatalities Two witnesses located NW of accident site observed a/c at low altitude and engine was "coughing, sputtering, and missing." Engine quit shortly thereafter, restarted, and quit again.
June 23, 2009 San Antonio, TX Urban Air SRO UFM-13 N17UA A/c registered to San Antonio Light Sport Aircraft experienced an in-flight break-up. Pilot was in level cruise flight at 3,500 feet when a/c began to shake violently. Immediately reduced power and nose of a/c pitched downward to near vertical. Pilot deployed emergency ballistic parachute. No injuries Radar data indicates that at the time of the accident the airplane's ground speed was 120 knots. Examination of the airplane revealed that the empennage had separated from the fuselage and remained attached via control cables.
June 23, 2009 Cottonwood, AZ Mayo RV-6A N413RV Experimental a/c impacted ground after takeoff half-mile N of Cottonwood Airport (P52). Witnesses at airport said takeoff was normal but on climb out engine began to sputter. Two fatalities A/c appeared to "dip" and then recovered followed by high pitch revving sound emanating from engine. Witnesses saw a/c rocking back-and-forth and then left wing "dropped," a/c stalled, and entered into nose dive before impacting ground.
June 24, 2009 West Union, OH Schendl Mustang II N152AS Amateur-built experimental a/c destroyed during a post-impact fire near Alexander Salamon Airport (KAMT). One fatality Witnesses saw a/c on initial climb from runway 05 (3,762 feet by 65 feet, asphalt) when engine began running rough. A/c observed turning back toward the airport.
June 24, 2009 Holbrook, AZ BEECH B95 N912T A/c collided with terrain. While passengers drove to town for lunch, pilot stayed at airport. Fueled a/c and then went into airport lounge. He looked clammy and pale, and lay down on sofa in fetal position. After passengers returned, boarded a/c. Four fatalities A/c seemed to have extended ground roll. A/ climbed to 300 feet and made 45-degree right turn, entered left turn, appearing to return towards runway 21. As a/c rolled through extended centerline of runway, bank angle increased until left wingtip was pointed at ground. A/c continued to roll until nose pointed toward ground prior to impact.
June 25, 2009 Paraburdoo, Australia ROBINSON R22 VH-HOX A/c collided with ground near Paraburdoo, Western Australia. One fatality Flight had reportedly departed from Newman, Western Australia, and was enroute to Uaroo Station.
June 26, 2009 Lakeview, AR Piper PA-32R-300 A/c registered to and operated by PropAire, of St. Louis, Missouri, was destroyed when struck a tree and impacted terrain shortly after taking off from Gaston's Air strip (3MO). Three fatalities, one serious Witness videotaped takeoff from 3,200-foot grass airstrip. Other witnesses said after a/c lifted off, disappeared below airport into shallow valley. When it reappeared in a slight climb, wings were "wig-wagging" and a/c was "porpoising."
June 26, 2009 Manassas, VA Michael J. Kohout Glassair III Experimental amateur-built a/c substantially damaged shortly after takeoff from Manassas Regional Airport (HEF). Two serious One minute after takeoff clearance issued, communication presumed to be from accident a/c stated "Manassas tower, my fuel cap is off, emergency landing." Ten seconds later, pilot transmitted "Manassas tower, two yankee tango, I'm spilling fuel can I land on three four ri..." Approximately 10 seconds later, ATCT attempted to communicate with a/c, but no further transmissions from a/c received. Both of controllers saw a/c start to turn and then descend "fast" into trees SE of airport.
June 27, 2009 High Point, NC LAYSON STANLEY B STEEN SKY BOLT N233VW A/c substantially damaged when impacted power lines during takeoff from Darr Field (NC03). One fatality Witnesses said a/c performing touch-and-go landings. During last landing, a/c "landed long" and subsequently during takeoff climb, struck power lines off departure end of runway.
June 28, 2009 Rimrock, WA CESSNA 172M N4396R A/c collided with trees during attempted go-around at Tieton State Airport. Two fatalities, one serious Witness located at departure end of Runway 02 observed a/c fly over his position. Visually followed path of a/c and watched left wing strike top of a tree.
June 29, 2009 Bastrop, TX CIRRUS SR22 N220TX A/c sustained substantial damage when collided with barbed-wired fence during forced landing on a gravel road. No injuries Pilot said right fuel indicator went from 10 gallons to 0. Fuel annunciator light illuminated and shortly after the right tank was "exhausted." Pilot switched to left tank, and noted 9 gallons remaining. Shortly after, fuel annunciator illuminated, and engine lost total power. FAA inspector said when power applied to a/c, left indicator indicated 2-3 gallons in left tank and 0 gallons in right tank.
June 29, 2009 Moroni, Comoros AIRBUS A310 7O-ADJ A/c operated as Yemenia Flight 626 crashed into Indian Ocean during approach to land at Moroni, Comoros. 152 fatalities, one serious Weather was reported as windy. The last departure point was Sana'a, Yemen.
June 29, 2009 Paragonah, UT SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS 2CM N68MP Glider collided with terrain near Paragonah, Utah, approximately three miles N of Parowan Airport. One fatality Witnesses said shortly after release from tow plane, glider pitched up and down, and then descended until impact with ground.
June 29, 2009 Ephrata, WA ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASW 27-18 N129TD Glider broke apart in midair while maneuvering in thermal activity 10 miles N of Ephrata, Washington. One fatality While maneuvering in thermals, another glider pilot flying in area saw nose of accident glider pitch up, glider stalled and then entered spin. Spin then appeared to develop into high speed spiral, and glider broke apart in flight.
June 30, 2009 St George, UT PIPER PA-46-350P N927GL A/c collided with mountainous terrain 16.3 miles W of St. George. A/c wreckage located by Civil Air Patrol and Washington County Search and Rescue June 30. Initial impact point was just below crest of small hill at 4,734 feet msl, and main wreckage located on 30-degree slope of large hill, 460 feet NE of initial impact point. One fatality Preliminary radar data indicates that a/c departed North Las Vegas and climbed to altitude of 9,600 feet msl on NE heading. Immediately after reaching 9,600 feet msl, data showed target began descent of 1,000 feet per minute. Final radar return altitude was 5,200 feet msl.
July 8, 2009 Port Richey, FL Cessna twin Cessna flying from McKinney, TX, to Tampa when went down about 20 miles W of Port Richey. Five fatalities FAA said controllers in Jacksonville lost radio and radar contact with plane after it reported turbulence. Records indicate plane owned by Q4 Aviation Carrollton, TX.
July 14, 2009 Afghanistan Chinook helicopter? Chopper carrying civilian contractors crashed in southern Afghanistan, Helmand province. four-six fatalities Spokesman for Taliban claimed that its fighters shot down helicopter.
July 15, 2009 Qazvin, Iran Tupolev 154M EP-CPG Caspian Airlines passenger plane destroyed when struck terrain near Qazvin, 16 minutes after takeoff from Tehran-Imam Khomeini International. 153 fatalities A/c en route from IKA to Yerevan Airport (EVN), Armenia. A/c exploded on impact and disintegrated, creating 10 m deep crater with small pieces of debris scattered around impact area.

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