Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah, N9939U, accident occurred on February 23, 2026, near Admire, Kansas

• Location: Admire, KS 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA123 
• Date & Time: February 23, 2026, 09:58 Local 
• Registration: N9939U 
• Aircraft: Grumman AA5 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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On February 23, 2026, about 0958 central standard time, a Grumman AA-5A airplane, N9939U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Admire, Kansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight.

The airplane was equipped with long-range fuel tanks and the pilot stated that on the day of the accident, he fully fueled the airplane and departed from the Ellington Airport (LUG), Lewisburg, Tennessee. Based on ADS-B data and pilot recollection, the airplane departed LUG about 0440 and flew to Kansas City Downtown Airport – Wheeler Field (MKC), Kansas City, Missouri, landing about 0825. After a brief stop, the airplane departed MKC about 0910 and headed towards Council Grove Airport (K63), Council Grove, Kansas. While the airplane was in cruise flight at 2,500 ft mean sea level, the pilot reported the engine RPM began to increase and then decrease. When the engine power began to decrease, and he switched fuel tanks, but was unable to restore engine power. He performed a forced landing to a field. During the forced landing, the landing gear collapsed, and both wings were substantially damaged.

The airplane was retained for further examination.

Tecnam P2006T, N964GV, incident occurred on February 9, 2026, at Miami Executive Airport (TMB/KTMB), Miami, Florida

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N964GV

- History of Flight:
On February 19, 2026, at about 0901 local time, a Tecnam P2006T, N964GV, registered to Coneburripul Corp and being operated ADF Airways, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident in Miami, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The local training flight originated from KTMB at 0855 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft declared an emergency due to a broken aileron and landed safely at TMB." 

Magni Gyro M24 Orion, N678HJ, incident occurred on February 24, 2026, at Denton Enterprise Airport (DTO/KDTO), Denton, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N678HJ

- History of Flight:
On February 24, 2026, at about 1430 local time, a Magni Gyro M24 Orion, N678HJ, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Denton Enterprise Airport (DTO/KDTO), Denton, Texas. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft holding short of the runway for departure, encountered a gust of wind that separated the door from the aircraft." According to ADS-B data, the gyro starting taxiing to runway 18L at 1420 LT, and was holding short at 1430 LT, but it taxied back to the ramp at around 1446 LT (see figure).

According to weather information, at 1353 LT, the winds were from 200° at 20 knots, gusting 31 knots. At 1453 LT, the winds from 200° at 25 knots, gusting 34 knots.

According to the Magni M24 Orion Pilot Operating Handbook (POH):

4.8 TAXIING TO THE HOLDING POINT: 

WARNING: Taxiing with the doors closed is recommended if there is a strong wind or wind gusts. This to avoid damage to the doors and/or stress to the locking/hinge system.

4.8.3 CLOSING THE DOORS (Fig. 2) - Grab the frame of the door (1) and lower it; - close the door (1) pulling the knob (2); - engage the pins of the locking system lowering the lock lever (3). Visually check that both pins (front and rear) have engaged securely.

Figure: ADS-B data

Figure 2: POH Info

- Weather:

METAR KDTO 241953Z 20020G31KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 19032/1930 SLP115 T02111044 $

METAR KDTO 242053Z 20025G34KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A2983 RMK AO2 PK WND 19034/2048 SLP099 T02171033 56048 $

Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior, N85RW, accident occurred on February 24, 2026, near College Grove, Tennessee

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N85RW

- History of Flight:
On February 24, 2026, at about 1107 local time, a Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior, N85RW, registered to JKG LLC, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing near College Grove, Tennessee. The pilot sustained unknown, but apparent minor injuries. The training flight originated from Murfreesboro Municipal Airport (MBT/KMBT), Murfreesboro, TN, at 0824 LT.

According to ADS-B data, after departure from KMBT, the airplane proceeded west and continued up until 1 hour and 40 minutes later when it conducted one touch-and-go at Jackson Regional Airport (MKL/KMKL), Jackson, TN. The airplane then proceeded east back towards KMBT and was cruising at 7,200 ft when it initiated a rapid descent. Towards the end of the track, the airplane entered a descending right hand turn into a wooded area before coming to rest. The total flight time was roughly 2h45m.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft made a forced landing on a road impacting trees." Photos show that the airplane impacted trees and came to rest upright. Both wings were impact damaged and separated from the airframe. There was no post crash fire. Both propellers remained attached to the propeller hub, which remained attached to the engine. Both propeller blades were straight and shown signs of providing to little to no power on impact.

Figure 1: Airplane Final Rest, note propellers

- Weather:

METAR KMBT 241635Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3018 RMK A01

METAR KMBT 241655Z AUTO 20009G15KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3016 RMK A01

METAR KMBT 241715Z AUTO 19007KT 160V220 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3015 RMK A01

METAR KMBT 241735Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3013 RMK A01

Vans RV-12IS, N46TB, accident occurred on February 24, 2026, at Appleton International Airport (ATW/KATW), Appleton, Wisconsin

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N46TB

- History of Flight:
On February 24, 2026, at about 0948 local time, a Vans 12IS, N46TB, registered to Fly Barely LLC out of Manitowoc, WI, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Appleton International Airport (ATW/KATW), Appleton, Wisconsin. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from KATW at 0836 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft on a left circling maneuver after an instrument approach and left wing struck the runway." Based on ADS-B data, the airplane was originally on approach to runway 3 when it entered a left circling maneuver for runway 12 as seen in the figure. Winds at the time were from 190° at 14 knots, gusting 18 knots.

Figure: Approach to KATW as seen on Google Earth (ADS-B exchange data)

- Weather:

METAR KATW 241445Z 19014G21KT 10SM SCT120 M04/M09 A2973

METAR KATW 241545Z 18015G22KT 10SM BKN120 M03/M09 A2964 <<<<

METAR KATW 241645Z 19017G24KT 10SM SCT070 BKN110 M02/M09 A2959

Cessna 140, N2221V, accident occurred on February 16, 2026, at or around Langlade County Airport (AIG/KAIG), Antigo, Wisconsin

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N2221V

- History of Flight:
On February 16, 2026, at an unknown time, a privately-registered Cessna 140, N2221V, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at or around Langlade County Airport (AIG/KAIG), Antigo, Wisconsin. There were no injuries.

The FAA did report the event in their daily database. However, the NTSB added the event as an accident, case number CEN26LA121, and assigned it as a loss of control on ground.

Bellanca 8GCBC Scout, N5071K, accident occurred on February 13, 2026, at Wilder Airport (6E5), De Smet, South Dakota

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N5071K

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202444/pdf

- History of Flight:
On February 13, 2026, at about 1600 local time, a Bellanca 8GCBC Scout, N5071K, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Wilder Airport (6E5), De Smet, South Dakota. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from Lee Airport (SD83), De Smet, SD, and was destined to 6E5.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft veered off runway after landing and came to rest in a ditch." The NTSB is investigating.