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=N7188W
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| NTSB IIC Aaron McCarter |
- History of Flight:
On May 14, 2026, at about 1544 local time, a Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee B, N7188W, registered to EchoAviation Holdings LLC, was destroyed when it impacted a residential structure near Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC/KAKR), Akron, Ohio. The certified flight instructor and pilot/owner were fatally injured. The Part 91 training flight originated from KAKR at 1403.
REST OF THE HISTORY OF FLIGHT WILL BE WRITTEN TOMORROW (hopefully)
- Pilot Information:
Unknown.
- Airplane Information:
The accident aircraft, serial number 28-999, was manufactured in 1963. It was a 4-seat, low-wing, fixed-gear airplane powered by a single Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine.
According to the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH):
"In high wind conditions, particularly in strong crosswinds, it may be desirable to approach the ground at higher than normal speeds with partial or no flaps"
According to the POH, the stalling speed CAS (flaps down) (mph) was 61. The stalling speed CAS (flaps up) (mph) was 68.
- Wreckage and Impact Information:
The airplane impacted the garage of a residential structure located 1.80 miles west of the runway 7 threshold. The airplane and house were consumed by a post crash fire.
- Airport Information:
KAKR is a non-towered public airport located 4 miles southeast of Akron, Ohio. The airport field elevation was 1067.3 ft. The airport features a single runway 7/25 which is 6336 x 150 ft.
- Weather:
A postaccident review of available meteorological data established that day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the accident site. At 1454, the weather included: winds 340 at 16 knots, gusting 25 knots, visibility 10 miles, a broken cloud layer at 5,500ft AGL, temperature 14°C, dewpoint 2°C, and an altimeter setting of 29.95 inches of mercury. At 1554, the weather included: winds 330 at 19 knots, gusting 32 knots, visibility 10 miles, temperature 15°C, dewpoint 0°C, and an altimeter setting of 29.95 inches of mercury.
(1) METARs:
METAR KAKR 141854Z AUTO 34016G25KT 10SM BKN055 14/02 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 01030/1810 SLP144 T01390017 $
METAR KAKR 141954Z AUTO 33019G32KT 10SM 15/00 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 34032/1949 SLP143 T01500000 $
(2) Area Forecast Discussion:
384 FXUS61 KCLE 141836 AFDCLE Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Cleveland OH 236 PM EDT Thu May 14 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... No major changes to the forecast. Warming trend to commence as expected this weekend into early next week. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Warming trend with summer-like conditions early next week. 2) Slightly cooler mid week. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1... Significant upper level pattern change with the exit of the upper level trough that cooled the region down today into the 50s and 60s once again, with 40s over NW PA. Temperatures rebound to near normal Friday in zonal flow aloft, which will become upper level ridging through the weekend into early next week. 850mb temperatures by Monday will have climbed into the upper teens, translating to near 90F in places for the warmest weather of the season so far. A stationary front will drape itself in the vicinity of the CWA Saturday through Sunday with a return for showers and storms, where a marginal threat for severe clips the far western zones for late Saturday. This stationary boundary becomes a warm front Sunday night, assisting in the warm up for early next week that will be characterized by well above normal temperatures. Dewpoints to climb to late spring/summer values in the 65-70F range as convective chances increase Tuesday with the approach of a cold front. KEY MESSAGE 2... Another upper trough digs into the Great Lakes for the end of the week, dropping temperatures back to normal or slightly below normal for the area, but this will not be a return to the cooler type weather that has plagued the area for the first half of May. Rain chances will continue behind the cold front through Wednesday night before largely coming to an end Thursday and temperatures closer to the 70F mark for Thursday. && .AVIATION /18Z Thursday THROUGH Tuesday/... Lake enhanced cloud cover will continue to push to the east through tonight as high pressure builds over the region. Lingering MVFR ceilings across eastern sites (KYNG/KERI) will exit through the evening and overnight hours. Elsewhere, expect VFR conditions to continue through the TAF period. Gusty northwest winds 20-30 knots across terminals this afternoon will become light and variable overnight tonight. Expect winds to turn generally southwest to south Friday morning/early afternoon. Outlook...Non-VFR becoming more likely in showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening. Additional non-VFR possible in scattered showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening, though chances are lower. && .MARINE... Onshore flow 15-20 knots will continue through this evening allowing for wave heights of 3 to 5 feet to remain across the central basin. Have extended the Small Craft Advisory through 4 PM this afternoon. High pressure will build overhead allowing for improving marine conditions for Friday. Southwest winds 5 to 15 knots will return on Saturday and continue through the weekend. There remains the potential for showers and thunderstorms on the lake this weekend.
