# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 2026 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 ERA27LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA008.md): Zielke Ronald W Zenith 750 · Marysville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 14, 2026 · N203RZ · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA27LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA009.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Elmira, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 10, 2026 · N521HH · Minor damage - [NTSB WPR27FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27FA012.md): Vans RV7A · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 7, 2026 · N425DG · Destroyed > On October 7, 2026, about 1038 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built Vans RV-7A, N425DG, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Petaluma, California. The pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB ERA26LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA353.md): Roberts GS-2 Sportsman · Kerrtown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 24, 2026 · N390KC · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA331.md): Filip Richard/Fakowee Avia Indus Thrp T211 SP E · Benson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 6, 2026 · N211RJ · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA311.md): HPH Glasflugel 304CZ · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2026 · N304BS · Substantial damage > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight. - [NTSB ERA26LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA303.md): Mcfarland Larry C Zenith 601 HDS · Ripley Landing, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 15, 2026 · N601EZ · Substantial damage > On August 15, 2026, about 1300 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Zenith 601 HDS airplane, N601EZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ripley Landing, West Virginia. The private pilot was seriously injured.… - [NTSB CEN26LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA294.md): Pipistrel Taurus Electro G2.5 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2026 · N984TP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to properly stow the motor in preparation for approach and landing that resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin. - [NTSB CEN26LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA293.md): Gildea William D Jabiru Calypso · Lake Isabella, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 14, 2026 · N495JG - [NTSB WPR26LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA293.md): P Z L -Warszawa-Cnpsl PZL-104 Wilga 35A · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 7, 2026 · N113AS · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA265.md): Vans RV-7A · Covington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2026 · N987CW · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, nose landing gear collapse, and nose over. - [NTSB WPR26LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA225.md): Ultramagic N-300 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 18, 2026 · N330LV · Substantial damage > On June 18, 2026, at 0645 mountain daylight time, an Ultramagic SA N-300 balloon, N330LV, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pahrump, Nevada. The pilot and 2 passengers were seriously injured; 7 passengers sustained minor… - [NTSB ANC26LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA049.md): William F Schoen RV-7 · Alpine, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 10, 2026 · N727BN · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA231.md): Olson/Williams Sonex · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 5, 2026 · N28YD · Substantial damage > On June 5, 2026, at 1100 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Sonex airplane, N28YD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The private pilot was seriously injured. The flight was conducted… - [NTSB ANC26LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA045.md): Cessna 170B · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 28, 2026 · N2526D · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA213.md): Moose SR 2500 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2026 · N135DS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA26FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA214.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Saratoga Springs, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 26, 2026 · N8656L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > On May 26, 2026, about 1347 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N8656L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Saratoga Springs, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB CEN26LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA191.md): Vertical Hummingbird · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 16, 2026 · N284ST · Substantial damage > On May 16, 2026, about 0950 central daylight time, a Vertical Aviation Technologies 300L Hummingbird helicopter, N284ST, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lee’s Summit, Missouri. One passenger sustained minor injuries. The… - [NTSB DCA26LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA196.md): Skydweller S L Solar Impulse SI2 · Gulf of America (Gulf of Mexico) · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 4, 2026 · N247PF · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR26LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA134.md): Zlin Aviation Sro Savage CUB-S · Young, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2026 · N9111 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during landing. - [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 WPR26LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA140.md): Lancair Legacy · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 16, 2026 · N212LG · Substantial damage > On March 16, 2026, about 1257 Pacific daylight time, a Lancair Legacy, N212LG, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Hillsboro, Oregon. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB WPR26LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA115.md): Mightyfly MF-100 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2026 · N258MF · Destroyed > A control system anomaly, which resulted in the overload and failure of one of the propulsion motor systems during the transition from hover to forward flight. - [NTSB ERA26LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA133.md): Morris Bradley D Zenith Stol CH-701 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2026 · N123XP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees. - [NTSB WPR26FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA101.md): Sonex Onex · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 6, 2026 · N362DZ · Destroyed > On February 6, 2026, about 0945 mountain standard time, a Sonex Onex airplane, N362DZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Caldwell, Idaho. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB ERA26LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA094.md): Sled Thomas Helicycle · Mobile, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2026 · N3722T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a crosswind approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncommanded spin, hard landing, and subsequent rollover. ## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('99999')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&year=2026 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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