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Current U.S. aviation accident reports and safety updates
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Piper PA-28 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff Near Chandler Municipal Airport, Arizona on July 28, 2026
A Piper PA-28 crashed shortly after takeoff from Chandler Municipal Airport in Arizona on July 28, 2026. The pilot was the sole occupant. FAA and NTSB…
Fatal Small Plane Crash Near Chandler Airport, Arizona on July 29, 2026
A Piper PA-28 crashed near Chandler Airport, Arizona on July 29, 2026, killing the sole pilot onboard. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Piper PA-28 Makes Emergency Landing on Sand at Huntington Beach, California on July 27, 2026
A Piper PA-28 made an emergency landing on sand at Huntington Beach, California on July 27, 2026, after reporting engine issues. Two people were on board.
Aviat Husky A-1C-200 Runway Excursion at Arlington Municipal Airport, Texas on July 27, 2026
An Aviat Husky A-1C-200 veered off the runway after landing at Arlington Municipal Airport, Texas on July 27, 2026. Two people were on board. FAA investigating.
Zenith CH-64 Homebuilt Airplane Crashes Near Lawton, Iowa on July 24, 2026
A Zenith CH-64 homebuilt airplane crashed near Lawton, Iowa on July 24, 2026. The pilot was the sole occupant. FAA and NTSB investigating.
DeHavilland DHC-3 Seaplane Crashes Near Sucia Island, Washington; All 11 Rescued
A DeHavilland DHC-3 seaplane crashed near Sucia Island, Washington on July 23, 2026. All 11 people on board were rescued. FAA investigating.
American AA-1 Crashes in Kearneysville, West Virginia on July 23, 2026
An American AA-1 crashed in a field in Kearneysville, West Virginia on July 23, 2026. Two people were on board. FAA investigating.
Vans RV-4 Runway Excursion at Sutter County Airport, Yuba City, California on July 16, 2026
A Vans RV-4 went through a fence after a runway excursion at Sutter County Airport, Yuba City, California on July 16, 2026. Only the pilot was…
Small Plane Crashes into Clark County Lake; 76-Year-Old Pilot Survives
A small plane crashed into a lake in Clark County, Washington on July 22, 2026. The 76-year-old pilot survived the accident. Investigation is ongoing.
Small Plane Crashes Near Montello, Marquette County, Wisconsin; No Injuries Reported
A small plane crashed near Montello in Marquette County, Wisconsin on July 19, 2026. The pilot was the only occupant and escaped without injuries. FAA and…
Piper J3C-65 Crashes into House in Fulshear, Texas on July 20, 2026
A Piper J3C-65 crashed into a house in Fulshear, Texas on July 20, 2026. The pilot was the sole occupant. FAA investigating.
Smith Aerostar Crashes Near Saranac Lake, New York; Three Onboard
A Smith Aerostar crashed near Saranac Lake, New York, on July 14, 2026. Three people were on board. FAA and NTSB are investigating.