ISLAND AIR, INC.
Also recorded as: ISLAND AIR AMBULANCE, ISLAND AIR INC, ISLAND AIR, INC., Island Air
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
12 records, spanning 1965–2018.
Operated by Island Air (per NTSB report)
The pilot’s failure to secure his seat position prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent hard landing.
Operated by Island Air (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb and turn after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
Operated by Island Air (per NTSB report)
A collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
Operated by Island Air (per NTSB report)
A collision with a deer on the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in substantial damage to the tail of the airplane.
Operated by Island Air (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
FAA enforcement actions
Sanction: $550 · case closed 2006-04-25
Maintenance disclosure history
Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
Reports span 2000–2011. Most-reported systems: Lights (33) — 2; Propellers (61) — 1; Engine air (75) — 1; ATA 85 — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 3; NO TEST — 2.
5 reports on file.
Part: CYLINDER HEAD — CRACKED (ENGINE)
CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED, CAUSED AN ENGINE POWER REDUCTION ON TAKEOFF: A SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO AIRPORT AND LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED. VISIBLE IN COMBUSTION CHAMBER FROM .3750: BELOW INTAKE VALVE, CLOCKWISE THROUGH LOWER SPARK PLUG, AROUND OUTSIDE OF EXHAUST VALVE SEAT, THROUGH TOP SPARK PLUG TO BARREL INTERFACE. FROM EXTERIOR OF CYLINDER, CRACK IS VISIBLE FROM LOWER (INBD) EXHAUST STUD, UP AND AROUND THROUGH UPPER SPARK PLUG, TO BARREL JOINT AND AROUND TO JUST PAST INTAKE PORT. ENGINE APPROX 48 HOURS SINCE LAST 100 HOUR INSPECTION, WITH NO DEFECT NOTED AT THAT TIME. CYLINDER P/N IS SUBJECT IN AD 2007-04-19R1, SERIAL NUMBER IS NOT IN SUBJECT RANGE.
Part: LIGHT — INOPERATIVE (COCKPIT)
HNL - FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK OF SYSTEM COMPLIED WITH, AND CHECKED GOOD. (M)
Part: BOOT — TORN (LT PROP)
NR 1 PROP NR 2 BLADE HEATING BOOT RIPPED. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 PROP BLADE IAW HAMSTD CMM CH 61-10-00 PAGE 707-711, LEAK AND OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
Part: LIGHT — INOPERATIVE (COCKPIT)
HNL - COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED (PORTABLE EMERGENCY) LIGHT ASSY. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW PSM 1-8-2 CHAPTER 33-51-00 PAGE 201-202. (M)
Part: DUCT — DAMAGED (NR 1 ENGINE)
DURING A ROUTINE TRAINING FLIGHT, THE CREW REPORTED NR 1 ENGINE WILL NOT PRODUCE FULL POWER. DURING THE SCHEDULED ENGINE INSPECTION (EMMA NR 5) A SECTION OF BLEED AIR DUCTING WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE CAUSE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE REMOVED DUCTING WAS NOTED THE CONTAINMENT SCREEN WAS DETERIORATED AND THE EXPANSION JOINT HAD A HOLE WORN THROUGH AT THE ACCORDIAN JOINT. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED DUCTING ASSEMBLY. (M)
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N101SX | SEFEROVICH D/SEFEROVICH P HATZ CB1 BIPLANE | 2002 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N1814X | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N2389J | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N24ME | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N28358 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N511EX | CESSNA 208B | 2013 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N707PA | — | — | Matched by certificate designator | |
| N707WF | CESSNA 208 | 2014 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N707WJ | CESSNA U206G | 1977 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N738AW | CESSNA 172N | 1977 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N756BW | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N78634 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N8131Z | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N8152Z | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N820KE | CESSNA 182T | 2007 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N91041 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N91AK | VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12IS | 2024 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N24ME — records 2018 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N91AK (VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12IS) — records 2016 · registered to REXAIR AIRCRAFT LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N707WJ (CESSNA U206G) — records 2013 · registered to LANDRY DON T (owner ≠ operator)
- N8152Z — records 2005 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N756BW — records 2002 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N808WP — records 2001 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N807WP — records 2001 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N709PV — records 2000 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N91041 — records 1978 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N101SX (SEFEROVICH D/SEFEROVICH P HATZ CB1 BIPLANE) — records 1978 · registered to CATTRELL JEFF S (owner ≠ operator)
- N2389J — records 1976 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N28358 — records 1974 · no longer on the FAA registry