Aviation Accident and Incident, Indiana
Light Aircraft Incident, Iowa
On July 19, 2023, a single-engine Cessna 172 aircraft experienced an incident at the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, Iowa. The aircraft, operated by a private pilot, was landing when it veered off the runway and came to a stop in the grass. There were no injuries to the pilot or the sole passenger.
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. local time. The pilot was attempting to land the aircraft on Runway 17 when the aircraft veered to the right and exited the runway. The aircraft came to a stop in the grass, sustaining minor damage to its wingtip.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident. The FAA is responsible for investigating civil aviation accidents and incidents, while the NTSB is responsible for determining the probable cause of transportation accidents. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.
Anderson Muni Airport-Aid
On July 20, 2023, a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from the Anderson Municipal Airport (AID) in Anderson, Indiana. The aircraft, operated by a corporate flight department, was en route to Chicago, Illinois, when it crashed into a wooded area near the airport.
According to preliminary reports, the aircraft crashed around 9:15 a.m. local time. The aircraft was climbing out of AID when it lost power to one of its engines. The pilot attempted to return to the airport, but the aircraft lost altitude and crashed.
There were five people on board the aircraft, including the two pilots and three passengers. All five people were killed in the crash. The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.
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