Big Island Air, Inc.
Also recorded as: Big Island Air, INC, Big Island Air, 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 Big Island Air, INC — On-demand air taxi (135) Operator Does Business As: Big Island Air (per NTSB report)
The failure of the pilot to recognize that the rear engine was not operating during takeoff, which resulted in an attempted single-engine takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a loss of rear engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Operated by Big Island Air, Inc. (per NTSB report)
Deterioration and failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent in-flight fire.
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 1996–2014. Most-reported systems: Landing gear (32) — 1; Engine fuel & control (73) — 1; ATA 81 — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: NO WARNING INDICATION — 1; SMOKE/FUMES/ODORS/SPARKS; PARTIAL RPM/PWR LOSS; WARNING INDICATION — 1; WARNING INDICATION — 1.
3 reports on file.
Part: PACKING — CUT (FUEL LINE) · airframe 489 hrs · 365 cycles
WHILE ON TAKEOFF ROLL, PILOT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL AND WITNESS A LOSS IN POWER OF THE ENGINE.
Part: CLAMP — DEFECTIVE (WASTEGATE)
PILOT REPORTED THAT AT 10,000 FEET, HE LOST MANIFOLD PRESSURE ON LEFT ENGINE. DURING DESCENT AT 3,000 FEET, HE REGAINED POWER. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, IT WAS DETERMINED THE CLAMP ON THE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE WAS LOSING ITS ABILITY TO PROPERLY SEAL AT HIGH TEMPS AND PRESSURE. THE WASTEGATE WAS REPLACED AND ALL OPERATIONS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
Part: SWITCH — REQUIRED ADJ (RT MLG)
KOA - ON APPROACH, RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE 'SAFE'. CREW PERFORMED EMERGENCY GEAR PROCEDURES AND AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ADJUSTED DOWNLOCK MICROSWITCH, AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS. DATE 2-29-96, STA KOA. SUBMITTER STATED TO ENSURE DETAILED INSPECTION PERFORMED DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5KR | CESSNA P337H | 1979 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report |
| N8355 | CESSNA 421C | 1979 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N923BA | — | — | 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.
- N2150 (CESSNA 208B) — records 2014 · now operated by SOUTHERN AIRWAYS EXPRESS, LLC
- N923BA — records 2000 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N683ML — records 1996–1997 · no longer on the FAA registry