# NTSB ERA26LA130: Textron 680A, N519QS, Miami, FL, February 27, 2026

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report
- Date: February 27, 2026, 11:00 local (16:00 UTC)
- Place: Miami, FL · Ground contact with blast wall
- Coordinates: 25.805631, -80.289883
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=25.8056&lon=-80.2899&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Enroute-cruise: Aircraft structural failure](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/337)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 14, 2026
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Investigation class: Class 4 - Basic report with no Prelim publish
- NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation
- Parties: Textron Aviation, NetJets, FAA/FSDO
- NTSB case key (mKey): 202563
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA26LA130
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202563/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=202563
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA130

## Probable cause

The flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the blast fence during taxi to the runway for departure, and their inadequate inspection of the airplane after it contacted the blast fence.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [Info processing/decision: identification/recognition](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041510): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Flight crew (probable cause); cases with it: [Textron 680A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041510/cases.md?model=2076814), [All aircraft, 559 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041510/cases.md)
- [Object/animal/substance: fence/fence post](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Awareness of condition (probable cause); cases with it: [Textron 680A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047/cases.md?model=2076814), [All aircraft, 313 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047/cases.md)
- [Inspection: preflight inspection](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02061510): Personnel issues › Task performance · Flight crew (probable cause); cases with it: [Textron 680A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02061510/cases.md?model=2076814), [All aircraft, 551 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02061510/cases.md)
- [Flight control system: elevator control system](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022730): Aircraft › Aircraft systems · Damaged/degraded (probable cause); cases with it: [Textron 680A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022730/cases.md?model=2076814), [All aircraft, 74 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022730/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Taxi-to runway: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Textron 680A, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=2076814), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md)
- [Enroute-cruise: Aircraft structural failure](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/337) (defining event); cases with it: [Textron 680A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/337/sequence.md?model=2076814), [All aircraft, 290 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/337/sequence.md)

## Analysis

The second-in-command (SIC) pilot of the business jet stated that, when beginning to taxi from parking, they felt a “bump”, so he exited the airplane and checked the area around the nose wheel. With no damage noted, he re-entered the airplane and the crew continued to taxi to the active runway for departure. Short of the runway, the SIC stated that he wanted to perform another visual inspection of the airplane prior to departing. Air traffic control granted permission to the flight crew and the SIC performed a visual examination of the airplane, starting at the nose landing gear. He stated that he then did a “standard clockwise” inspection around the airplane, but he did not notice anything out of the ordinary and he proceeded back into the airplane, after which the flight departed. The pilot-in-command (PIC) reported that about 1 hour into cruise flight, he felt something similar to “light turbulence” that escalated into a significant “buffet”. The PIC instructed the SIC to reduce speed and the autopilot was disengaged. Shortly after, the PIC recalled seeing yellow crew alerting system messages regarding nose pitch, which subsequently cleared, briefly reappeared, before clearing for the remainder of the flight. After additional buffeting and concern for a potential trim malfunction, the crew elected to divert the flight to a nearby airport. The diversion, landing, and taxi to parking were uneventful and no additional vibrations or controllability problems occurred. Once parked, the flight crew performed an external walkaround inspection of the airplane and noted that the right elevator was partially detached at the outboard hinge and was bent down by about 30°. A review of security camera footage from the fixed based operator (FBO) at the departure airport showed that the airplane had contacted a jet blast fence, in the vicinity of the right elevator and horizontal stabilizer, while the flight crew were taxiing from parking. Photographs and measurements obtained from the FBO depicted white paint transfer marks on the fence at a height that was consistent with the accident’s airplane’s elevator.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N519QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N519QS), registered now, S/N 680A0054, built 2016 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: TEXTRON AVIATION INC 680A
- Registry model: [Textron 680A](https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-680a) (registry code 2076814) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw306d) (registry code 52041, turbo-fan) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 680A-0054
- Year built: 2016
- Airframe hours: 8959
- Engines: P&W CANADA PW306D1 5907 lbs thrust turbo fan; P&W CANADA PW306D1 5907 lbs thrust turbo fan
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Positioning, Part 91
- Operator: NetJet Sales Inc
- Registered owner: NetJet Sales Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Transport
- Last inspection: AAIP, February 21, 2026
- Destination: IAD, Dulles, VA
- Flight plan: IFR
- Airport: MIA, Miami Intl
- Equipment: Angle of attack indicator, ADS-B, Auto-pilot, Data recorder, Electronic flight bag or handheld device, Electronic multifunction display, Electronic primary flight display, Onboard weather, Stall warning system

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 59; injuries: none; airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, with waivers/limitations; last flight review January 30, 2026; seat: left; restraint: 5-point; flight hours: 17,832 total, 3,195 in this make and model, 95 in the last 90 days, 35 in the last 30 days, 5 in the last 24 hours
- Co-pilot; age 31; injuries: none; airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, with waivers/limitations; last flight review January 16, 2026; seat: right; restraint: 5-point; flight hours: 3,651 total, 1,584 in this make and model, 142 in the last 90 days, 57 in the last 30 days, 5 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 120° at 9 knots, gusting 17
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 70 °F
- Altimeter: 30.05 inHg
- Observed at: MIA, 2 nm away
- METAR: METAR KMIA 271553Z 12009G17KT 10SM SCT019 27/21 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02670211 $=

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 20260227010859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260227010859A), Feb 27, 2026: Textron Aviation Inc C680A, Richmond, VA, Substantial damage. During the initial taxi to reposition the CE-680A aircraft for a second engine start, and unknown to the flight crew, the right outboard section of the…

## Docket (11 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on May 14, 2026, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=202563. 324 MB in all.

- Pilot/operator aircraft accident report, NTSB form 6120.1 (item 1, PDF, 10 pages, 1.7 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20218913&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=ERA26LA130%20Operator%206120_Redacted-Rel.pdf
- Pilot-in-command statement (item 2, PDF, 7 pages, 656 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20365438&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=2_Redacted_ERA26LA130%20PIC%20Statement_OUO-Rel.pdf
- Second-in-command statement (item 3, PDF, 6 pages, 860 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20365813&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=3Redacted_ERA26LA130%20SIC%20Statement_OUO-Rel.pdf
- Textron elevator height (item 4, PDF, 1 page, 95 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20219536&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=ERA26LA130%20Textron%20Elevator%20Height_Redacted-Rel.pdf
- Blast wall location (item 5, PDF, 2 pages, 864 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20218696&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=ERA26LA130%20Blast%20Wall%20Location-Rel.pdf
- Blast wall mark height (item 6, PDF, 1 page, 79 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20219225&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=ERA26LA130%20Blast%20Wall%20Mark%20Height_Redacted-Rel.pdf
- Investigative photos (item 7, PDF, 6 pages, 963 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20218758&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=ERA26LA130%20Photo%20Array-Rel.pdf
- Video file 1 (item 8, AVI, 196 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20218706&FileExtension=avi&FileName=2_27_2026%208_36_39%20AM%20(UTC-06_00)-Rel.avi
- Video file 2 (item 9, AVI, 121 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20219235&FileExtension=avi&FileName=2_27_2026%208_36_40%20AM%20(UTC-06_00)%20(1)-Rel.avi
- Evidence control form (item 10, PDF, 2 pages, 218 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20219650&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=ERA26LA130%20Evidence%20Control%20Forms_Redacted-Rel.pdf
- Statement of party representatives to NTSB investigation (item 11, PDF, 11 pages, 1.0 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20219546&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=ERA26LA130%20Party%20Forms_Redacted-Rel.pdf

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