# NTSB investigations, 2026: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR27FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27FA014.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wauconda, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 11, 2026 · N927JS · Destroyed
  > On October 10, 2026, about 2014 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150, N927JS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wauconda, Washington. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB CEN26LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA324.md): Magni M16 · Annapolis, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 23, 2026 · N109MG · Substantial damage
  > On September 23, 2026, about 1755 central daylight time, an experimental Magni M16 gyroplane, N109MG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Annapolis, Missouri. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. The gyroplane was…
- [NTSB ERA26LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA307.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Altoona, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2026 · N586MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s descent below the glidepath and collision with trees during a missed approach.
- [NTSB ERA26LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA300.md): Waco Classic 2T-1A-2 · Clermont, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2026 · N621GL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR26LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA266.md): Maule M-4-180V · Creede, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2026 · N489LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s performance capabilities in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA26FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA271.md): Smith Aerostar 601 · Lake Clear, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 14, 2026 · N800AA · Destroyed
  > On July 13, 2026, about 2236 eastern daylight time, a Smith Aerostar 601P, N800AA was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lake Clear, New York. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA26FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA266.md): Sikorsky S76 · Huntersville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 10, 2026 · N93RT · Destroyed
  > On July 10, 2026, about 0745 eastern daylight time, a Sikorsky S-76D helicopter, N93RT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Huntersville, West Virginia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB WPR26FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA232.md): Cessna 172 · Willard, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 24, 2026 · N387AF · Destroyed
  > On June 23, 2026, at about 2247 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N387AF, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Willard, Utah. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB WPR26LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA234.md): Piper PA-12 · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2026 · N3013M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to initiate a go-around and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain.
- [NTSB ANC26FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26FA057.md): Piper PA20 · Cordova, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 18, 2026 · N7635K · Destroyed
  > On June 18, 2026, at approximately 1200, an experimental Piper PA-20 airplane, N7635K, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident about 44 miles southeast of Cordova, Alaska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB WPR26LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA196.md): Diamond DA40 · Wells, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2026 · N787PV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from mountainous terrain due to a downdraft.
- [NTSB WPR26FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA186.md): Beech C90 · Lincoln, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 14, 2026 · N249CP · Destroyed
  > On May 14, 2026, at 0015 mountain daylight time, a Beech C90, N249CP, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lincoln, New Mexico. Both pilots and passengers sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated by Generation Jets under the…
- [NTSB CEN26LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA180.md): Just JA-30 · Hartville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2026 · N422T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA26FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA178.md): Mooney M20J · Ironton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 17, 2026 · N205MK · Substantial damage
  > On April 17, 2026, about 1414 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N205MK, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ironton, Ohio. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB WPR26LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA158.md): Alexander Schleicher ASH 31 MI · Williams, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 13, 2026 · N77UK · Substantial damage
  > On April 13, 2026, about 1051 Pacific standard time, an experimental Alexander Schleicher GMBH and Co., Ash 31 Mi Glider, N77UK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williams, California. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The…
- [NTSB DCA26LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA159.md): Pyka Pelican Cargo · Summit Point, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2026 · N136ZP · Substantial damage
  > The inaccurate obstacle height entered into mission planning that resulted in the aircraft wing’s impact with a tree during descent, resulting resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA26WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA130.md): Robinson R44 · Drake, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 12, 2026 · VH-TCF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA143.md): Cessna 172 · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2026 · N972WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.
- [NTSB CEN26LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA129.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-77 · East Mountain, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Feb 28, 2026 · N699DF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA103.md): Cessna 210B · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 16, 2026 · N9735X · Substantial damage
  > On February 15, 2026, about 1805 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 210B, N9735X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Camarillo, California. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane…
- [NTSB CEN26FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA115.md): Epic E1000 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 13, 2026 · N98FK · Substantial damage
  > On February 13, 2026, about 0019 mountain standard time, an Epic E1000 airplane, N98FK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB DCA26WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA113.md): Embraer EMB-110P1 · Les Cayes, Haiti · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 5, 2026 · N316AF · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR26LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA095.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Alpine, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2026 · N59SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent descent while operating in flat light conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB DCA26WA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA105.md): Beech 1900 · Santander, Colombia · Accident · 15 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 28, 2026 · HK4709 · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA26WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA086.md): Vans RV-8A · Norwell, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 26, 2026 · VH-MKX · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA26LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA096.md): American General Acft AG5B · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2026 · N59WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach in gusting wind conditions, resulting in an impact with trees prior to the runway.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2026
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '120' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/120/sequence?year=2026

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