27/03/2026
Aircraft Accident Alerts
Some Recent Accidents – Week 13, 2026
26 March 2026 – N715KV – MD Helicopters 369 D – Airborne Aviation Inc – Three killed, two injured
The helicopter crashed into shallow coastal waters approximately 90 metres offshore of Kalalau Beach on the Nā Pali Coast, Kauaʻi, Hawaii, during a sightseeing flight. All five occupants, comprising one pilot and four passengers, were recovered from the water. Three passengers were fatally injured, while the remaining two sustained injuries. The accident happened in daylight (about 1421L) and in VMC. The helicopter was operating a local flight from Lihue Airport, Līhuʻe, Hawaii.
26 March 2026 – PP-INF – Piper PA-46 M500 – TS Engenharia E Construcao Ltda – No injuries
The aircraft experienced an 'engine failure' while on approach to Juara from Querência, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The pilot reportedly determined that it 'could not safely reach' Juara and elected to divert to Porto dos Gaúchos Airport, approximately 33 km to the south. The aircraft landed on the runway but 'touched down hard', reportedly causing the undercarriage to collapse and the aircraft to come to rest on its belly. There were five occupants on board, none of whom reportedly sustained serious injuries. The accident happened in daylight (about 1700L) under 'adverse weather conditions', with reported 'overcast skies and heavy rain.'
26 March 2026 – HC-CKQ – Air Tractor AT-502B – AIFA S.A – One injured and one killed
N7081H – Thrush Aircraft Inc S2R-600 – AgroAereo
The S2R-T34 Turbo Thrush (HC-CGL) and an Air Tractor AT-502B (HC-CKQ) collided while conducting crop-spraying operations in Barraganete sector, San Juan parish, Puebloviejo, Los Ríos, Ecuador. The S2R went out of control and crashed in a rice field, resulting in a post-impact fire. Some reports suggest that the Air Tractor was taking off when it struck the S2R laterally. The Air Tractor sustained damage but was reportedly able to 'regain control' and perform a 'forced landing' in a waterlogged rice field approximately 2 km from the S2R crash site. The pilot of the S2R was killed on impact, while the pilot of the Air Tractor survived with injuries. The accident happened in daylight (0715L) and in VMC.
26 March 2026 – N787HP – Piper PA-46-350P Malibu – Private – No injuries
The aircraft was damaged when it reportedly struck two hangars while taxiing out at Camarillo Airport, Camarillo, California. The accident happened in daylight (1405L) and in VMC.
25 March 2026 – N7081H – Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six D – Private – Two injured (minor)
The aircraft reportedly experienced 'mechanical problems' while flying near Block Island, Rhode Island, from Chatham, Massachusetts. The pilot reportedly aimed to land at Block Island State Airport but, apparently realising he would not reach the runway, instead attempted a landing in an open turnip field short of Runway 28. Both occupants reportedly sustained injuries that were 'not life-threatening.' The accident happened in daylight (about 1651L) and in VMC - CAVOK.
25 March 2026 – N46MB – Piper PA-46-310P Malibu – Capital Air Express – Two injured
The aircraft reportedly experienced ‘engine problems’ while en route at approximately 16,000 ft from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to Great Exuma, Bahamas. The pilot elected to divert to Mayaguana Airport, Mayaguana, Bahamas, where the aircraft reportedly landed safely. However, during landing, it ran off the runway and came to rest in bushes a few metres from the runway threshold. Both occupants reportedly sustained injuries. The accident happened in daylight (about 1400L) and in VMC.
24 March 2026 – N233JD – Robinson R44 Clipper II – Sulphur Creek Helicopters LLC – Two injured
The helicopter went out of control after it reportedly struck a tree during a deer netting operation at Headwaters Ranch near the Kendall County–Gillespie County border, about 18 km southeast of Fredericksburg, Texas. Both the pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The accident happened in daylight (1131L) and in VMC.
24 March 2026 – PS-MDC – Cessna U.206G – Associacao Missao Do Ceu – No injuries
The float-equipped aircraft reportedly 'failed to become airborne' during the take-off run at Flores Airport, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, and subsequently overran the runway, coming to rest in a nearby wooded area after striking trees. No injuries were reported to the pilot and passenger/copilot on board. The accident happened in daylight (about 1300L) during reported heavy rain with a wet runway surface. The aircraft was operating a humanitarian air ambulance and logistical transport flight to the remote riverside municipality of Manicoré, Amazonas, Brazil.
24 March 2026 – N4755K – Cessna P.210N – Philmar LLC – No injuries
Directional control was lost during landing on Runway 18 at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and the aircraft subsequently veered off the left side of the runway, coming to rest in a snowbank. The accident happened in daylight (1741L). The aircraft was operating a personal flight from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham, Alabama.
24 March 2026 – N8360V – Piper PA-44-180T – GCCK Air Ventures LLC – No injuries
The aircraft's nose undercarriage collapsed during landing on Runway 17 at Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, Utah. The accident happened in darkness (0010L) but in VMC. The aircraft was operating a flight from South Valley Regional Airport, West Jordan, Utah.
23 March 2026 – N478AT – Robinson R44 Raven – Aircoastal Helicopters Inc – Two killed
The helicopter reportedly experienced an 'engine problem' while apparently returning to Palm Beach County Park Airport, West Palm Beach, Florida, with the pilot indicating an 'intention to land in a field.' However, the helicopter appears to have gone out of control and crashed into the roof of a vacant warehouse at the Egret Point Logistics Center, near the 3800 block of South Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida, about 11 km south of the airfield. Witnesses reported the helicopter was 'descending rapidly' and 'nosediving' toward the warehouse. It then penetrated the warehouse roof and came to rest inside. Two people were on board and both were killed; no other injuries were reported. The warehouse was vacant at the time, with workers nearby but not inside. The accident happened in daylight (about 1221L) and in VMC. The helicopter was operating a flight from Palm Beach County Park Airport, West Palm Beach, Florida.
22 March 2026 – N886DS – Beechcraft King Air 250 – Private – Pilot killed
The aircraft reportedly crashed in a densely vegetated and swampy forest area west side of Cleco Lake, near Boyce, Louisiana. ADS-B data shows the aircraft descending through approximately 28,000 ft to 19,000 ft while executing a right-hand turn, with speeds observed to fluctuate between about 270 and 350 kt before radar contact was lost. The accident happened in daylight (about 1420L) and in VMC. The aircraft was operating a flight from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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22 March 2026 – N2882W – Beechcraft A36 Bonanza – Private – Pilot killed
The aircraft crashed in remote, mountainous terrain near the Five Lakes area, southwest of Olympic Valley, California, killing the pilot. A report indicated that the aircraft may have been experiencing engine trouble prior to the accident which happened in daylight (1730L). The aircraft was en route to Truckee Tahoe Airport, Truckee from Monterey Regional Airport, Monterey, California.
22 March 2026 – N104WM – Cessna 421B – Hamilton Aviation LLC – No injuries
The aircraft's right main undercarriage collapsed during landing on Runway 20 at Morehead-Rowan County Airport, Morehead, Kentucky. No injuries were reported to the pilot and five passengers on board. The accident happened in daylight (1752L). The aircraft was operating a flight from Athens–Ben Epps Airport, Athens, Georgia.
21 March 2026 – N2469H – Cessna T.206H – 69H LLC – No reported injuries
The aircraft’s right wing reportedly clipped a fence during take-off from the grass runway at Salty Approach Airport, North Captiva Island, Florida. The aircraft subsequently 'spun to the right' and came to rest in the bushes approximately 20 feet from the fence. All four occupants, including two children, a 3-month-old infant and a 4-year-old, were reported uninjured. The runway is 1,800 m long and 100 ft wide. The accident happened in daylight (about 0900L) and in VMC.
21 March 2026 – N15VM – Beechcraft V35B Bonanza – Private – No injuries
The aircraft bounced during landing on Runway 19 at Saluda County Airport, Saluda, South Carolina, veered off the runway and came to rest against the airport perimeter fence. No injuries were reported to the pilot and passenger on board. The accident happened in daylight (1300L) and in VMC. The aircraft was operating a flight from Greenwood County Airport, Greenwood, South Carolina.
21 March 2026 – C-GQSA – Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II – Montair Aviation Inc – No injuries
On arrival at Vernon Regional Airport, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, when the undercarriage was apparently selected down, a 'mechanical issue' was reported with the nose gear. Further attempts to extend the nose gear were unsuccessful as the aircraft orbited over the hills near the airfield. The aircraft subsequently landed on Runway 23 with the nose gear retracted. The accident happened in daylight (1348L) and in VMC. The aircraft was operating a flight from Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada.
20 March 2026 – N584BL – Beechcraft 58 Baron – Private – No injuries
The aircraft landed on Runway 35 at Shafter-Minter Field Airport, Shafter, California, with its undercarriage retracted, resulting a propeller strike. The accident happened in daylight (1408L) and in VMC. The aircraft was operating a flight from Gillespie Field Airport, El Cajon, California.
20 March 2026 – RA-84629 – Antonov An-2 R – RegionAvia AP – No injuries
The aircraft was damaged following a reported 'hard landing' (subsequently veering off the runway and colliding with trees?) at Kamyshin Airport, Kamyshin, Volgograd Oblast, Russia. Photos of the accident show the aircraft resting into trees, with the engine appearing to have been displaced rearward. There were reportedly two pilots on board, both of whom were uninjured. The accident happened in daylight. The aircraft was reportedly operating a local aerial work flight.
20 March 2026 – N7050N – Beechcraft V35A Bonanza – Private – No injuries
The aircraft landed on Runway 31 at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport, Georgia, Atlanta, with its undercarriage retracted after its landing gear reportedly 'failed to deploy.' The accident happened in daylight (1321L) and in VMC. The aircraft was operating a local flight. cirium.com