Carefully sourced aviation safety updates, accident reports, and official investigation notes.
A Piper PA-28 made an emergency landing on sand at Huntington Beach, California on July 27, 2026 after reporting an engine issue. Two people were on board.
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.
A Zenith CH-64 homebuilt airplane crashed near Lawton, Iowa on July 24, 2026. The pilot was the sole occupant. FAA and NTSB investigating.
A DeHavilland DHC-3 seaplane crashed near Sucia Island, Washington on July 23, 2026. All 11 people onboard were rescued. FAA is investigating.
An American AA-1 crashed in a field in Kearneysville, West Virginia on July 23, 2026. Two people were on board. FAA investigating.
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 on board. FAA and NTSB investigating.
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 NTSB investigating.
A Piper J3C-65 crashed into a house in Fulshear, Texas on July 20, 2026. The pilot was the sole occupant. FAA investigating.
A Smith Aerostar crashed near Saranac Lake, New York, on July 14, 2026. Three people were on board. FAA and NTSB are investigating.
A Luscombe 8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Goode Field Airport in Canton, Texas on July 14, 2026. The pilot was the sole occupant. FAA and NTSB investigating.