NTSB recent aviation accidents and incidents

Recent U.S. aviation accidents and incidents from the official National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) CAROL database, updated daily.

• 2026-06-18 — N269WT: fatal, 2 fatal, USA
• 2026-06-18 — N283WT: The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to recover from a hard bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
• 2026-06-18 — N533SE: The pilot/owner’s failure to accurately determine the airplane’s weight and performance limitations before initiating the takeoff. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor’s improper engine power management and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
• 2026-06-18 — N888WV: The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the airplane’s path during takeoff toward the setting sun. Contributing was the undetected worn and fractured tailwheel locking pin.
• 2026-06-18 — G-DRTJ: unknown, Jet2, SI
• 2026-06-18 — N86326: The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
• 2026-06-18 — N2079G: incident, USA
• 2026-06-18 — C172: The airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.
• 2026-06-18 — SR20: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following the student pilot’s bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in diminished airplane performance during the go-around.
• 2026-06-18 — N25SU: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.