Air Sunshine, Inc.
Also recorded as: Air Sunshine, Air Sunshine, Inc.
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
Operated by Air Sunshine, Inc. (per NTSB report)
the in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right engine failure resulted from inadequate maintenance that was performed by Air Sunshine’s maintenance personnel during undocumented maintenance. Contributing to the passenger fatalities was the pilot’s failure to provide an emergency briefing after the right engine failed.
Operated by AIR SUNSHINE, INC. (per NTSB report)
Separation of the right main landing gear tire recap during takeoff resulting in the pilot's loss of directional control, the aircraft departing the runway, collapse of the landing gear, and collision with the airport fence.
Operated by AIR SUNSHINE, INC. (per NTSB report)
The pilot's decision takeoff with condensation on the cockpit windows which restricted visibility, his improper use of aileron control, improper compensation for winds during takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in the aircraft running off the left side of the runway, colliding with a taxiway sign and ditch, and collapsing the landing gear.
Operated by AIR SUNSHINE, INC. (per NTSB report)
The failure of the pilot to maintain altitude while making a visual approach at night over water in black hole conditions resulting in the aircraft descending and crashing into the sea. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and operator to use all available air traffic control and navigational facilities, and the FAA Principle Operations Inspector's inadequate surveillance of the operation.
Operated by AIR SUNSHINE, INC. (per NTSB report)
COLLAPSE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DURING THE LANDING ROLL FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Operated by AIR SUNSHINE INC. (per NTSB report)
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FEATHER THE PROPELLER WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE CHECKLIST. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE DESIGN OF THE FUEL TANK FLOAT VALVES WHICH ALLOWED FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND SUBSEQUENT INDUCTION OF UNMETERED AIR INTO THE FUEL LINES.
Operated by AIR SUNSHINE INC. (per NTSB report)
PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO DESCEND AND REMAIN IN VFR CONDITIONS IN AN AREA OF THUNDERSTORMS AND HEAVY RAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT.
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
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 1999–2004. Most-reported systems: Landing gear (32) — 2. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 2.
2 reports on file.
Part: BARREL — CRACKED (TRUNNION)
DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OF LANDING GEAR A CRACK WAS FOUND ON LT LANDING GEAR ANCHOR LUG UPPER TORQUE LINK AND TRUNION ASSY.
Part: DRAG BRACE — CRACKED (NLG)
NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE CRACKED AT REAR ATTACH POINT CAUSING COLLAPSE OF NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY DURING TAXI. (X)
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N206RH | CESSNA 206 | 1964 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N251RS | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N2714A | RIPU ARORA SLING TSI | 2022 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N314AB | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N318AB | DJI INSPIRE 1 | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N347AB | CESSNA 402C | 1980 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N440AB | POWRACHUTE CORP PC 2000 | 2007 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N441TT | CESSNA 402C | 1981 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N477RS | CESSNA 402C | 1981 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N603AB | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N900MX | BEECH 1900C | 1986 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N984AB | BEECH 1900C | 1989 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
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.
- N603AB — records 2017 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N220RS (PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-24) — records 2004 · registered to BERGMANTWO LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N314AB — records 2003 · now operated by Dominion Aviation Services, Inc.
- N251RS — records 1999–2000 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N440AB (POWRACHUTE CORP PC 2000) — records 1999 · registered to HOWELL AVIATION LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N318AB (DJI INSPIRE 1) — records 1994–1997 · registered to ABC INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N206RH (CESSNA 206) — records 1993 · registered to PURE SPORTS INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N2714A (RIPU ARORA SLING TSI) — records 1992 · registered to RSSRA LLC (owner ≠ operator)