DURING DEPARTURE THE CREW NOTICED SMOKE IN THE CABIN. NOTIFIED TOWER AND RETURNED TO ICT. STANDARDAERO BORESCOPED THE ENGINE AND FOUND THE #5 CARBON SEAL LEAKING. REMOVED ENGINE FOR REPAIR AND INSTALLED A RENTAL ENGINE. TEST FLIGHT WAS SUCCESSFUL WITH NO SMOKE.
| Incident date | May 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | ISRAEL GALAXY |
| Registration | N500AG |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Smoke |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: N500AG smoke report on 2026-05-18 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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