Falcon Executive Aviation, Inc.

Part 135 operator · designator X0FA

Data confidence: Records are linked by certificate number, aircraft registration, or a name match that a reviewer has confirmed. Each record below shows how it was linked.

Also recorded as: FALCON EXECUTIVE AVIATION INC, FALCON EXECUTIVE AVIATION, INC., Falcon Executive Aviation, Inc.

Accident & enforcement record

Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.

NTSB accidents & incidents

Accident · 2021-07-10 Operator named in NTSB report
BEECH C90 (N3688P) Fatal injury PUBU

Operated by Falcon Executive Aviation, Inc. (per NTSB report)

The failure and separation of the left wing’s outboard section due to a fatigue crack in the lower spar cap. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s decision to repair the wing spar instead of replacing it as recommended by the aircraft manufacturer. Also contributing to the accident was the failure of the Non-Destructive Testing inspector to detect the fatigue crack during inspection.

Source: NTSB case WPR21FA266
Accident · 2015-11-07 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 172 (N1107G) No injuries Part 91

Operated by FALCON EXECUTIVE AVIATION INC. (per NTSB report)

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage.

Source: NTSB case GAA16CA048
Accident · 2008-11-29 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA 172 (N98774) No injuries Part 91

Operated by Falcon Executive Aviation, Inc. (per NTSB report)

The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

Source: NTSB case WPR09CA053
Accident · 2002-12-08 Operator named in NTSB report
Piper PA-28-161 (N2588Y) Minor injury Part 91

Operated by Falcon Executive Aviation (per NTSB report)

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Source: NTSB case LAX03LA047
Accident · 2002-10-21 Operator named in NTSB report
Piper PA-28-161 (N4332W) No injuries Part 91

Operated by Falcon Executive Aviation (per NTSB report)

a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Source: NTSB case LAX03LA015

FAA enforcement actions

Civil penalty ordered · 2006-10-18 Name match — reviewer confirmed
Drug & alcohol testing programAir carrier / commercial operator

Sanction: $5,000 · case closed 2009-12-24

Source: FAA case 2007WP910017

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 2022–2022. Most-reported systems: Electrical power (24) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: SMOKE/FUMES/ODORS/SPARKS — 1.

1 report on file.

SMOKE/FUMES/ODORS/SPARKS · 2022-09-19 Matched by certificate designator
N430S · ATA 2497

Part: CONNECTOR — SHORTED (ZONE 100) · airframe 11,836 hrs · 11,371 cycles

DURING FLIGHT FROM KVNY TO MMGM, WHILE DESCENDING FOR LANDING, SMOKE WAS DETECTED IN THE CABIN: INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT AFT FACING SEAT FRAME WAS CONTACTING A CONNECTOR INSTALLED IN THE LOWER RIGHT SIDEWALL (FS 206). THE RIGHT AFT FACING SEAT WAS MOVED TO CLEAR CONTACT OF SIDEWALL AND THE SMOKE DISSIPATED. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: THE CONNECTOR WAS REMOVED, AND WIRING WAS CAPPED AND SECURED. IDENTIFIED POWER WIRE FROM CONNECTOR AND TRACED TO COPILOTS SIDE WALL TO CIRCUIT BREAKER IDENTIFIED AS OUTLET, LOCATED IN THE FURNISHINGS CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL. ISOLATED THE OUTLET CIRCUIT BREAKER BY REMOVING ALL WIRING.

Source: SDR 2022FA0000552

Linked aircraft

N-numberMake / modelYearStatusLink basis
N1107GCESSNA 172S2006Valid RegistrationOperator named in NTSB report
N131RRCESSNA 5601996Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N2588YOperator named in NTSB report
N3688PMatched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report
N395AMBEECH B200Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N430SBEECH B200Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N4332WOperator named in NTSB report
N50EBBEECH E-901975Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N777PNMatched by certificate designator
N98774CESSNA 172P1985Valid RegistrationOperator 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.

  • N1107G (CESSNA 172S) — records 2015 · registered to LUNKEN FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER LLC (owner ≠ operator)
  • N98774 (CESSNA 172P) — records 2008 · registered to SIMPLIFLY LLC (owner ≠ operator)
  • N2588Y — records 2002 · no longer on the FAA registry
  • N4332W — records 2002 · no longer on the FAA registry