Falconar F12A Cruiser, N30P, fatal accident occurred on February 26, 2026, near Rogers, Arkansas

• Location: Rogers, AR 
• Accident Number: CEN26FA126 
• Date & Time: February 26, 2026, 13:30 Local 
• Registration: N30P 
• Aircraft: PECK JODEL-F12
• Injuries: 1 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

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On February 26, 2026, about 1330 central standard time, a Peck Jodel-F12, N30P, experimental airplane, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rogers, Arkansas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 91 as a personal flight.

According to the owner of the Ozark Aerodrome (AR11), Rogers, Arkansas, the airplane had not flown for about 2 – 2 ½ years, and the pilot had performed maintenance on the airplane in preparation for the accident flight. The pilot planned on moving the airplane due to the closure of AR11 in April 2026. The pilot departed from Ozark Aerodrome (AR11), Rogers, Arkansas, about 1327, to move the airplane to Springdale Municipal Airport (ASG), Springdale, Arkansas, due to the planned closure.

AR11, the accident site, and the location of witness 1, who was located at a private airstrip, are shown in Figure 1.

Witness 1 stated that he heard the airplane with what sounded like a rough running engine, as if it had a magneto problem, west of the accident site. As the airplane approached the witness’s location, the engine sound became louder and continued to run with the same roughness. The witness stated that a westerly wind was present at the time of the accident. The witness stated that an airplane soon appeared from the west and headed east over his property, which had a private east/west runway (1,000 ft by 50 ft, turf) in useable condition. The airplane was high and fast, but the witness thought it may have been trying to land. The airplane looked as if it was going to side slip, but the engine did not slow down. The airplane descended to about 25 ft above the runway but did not touch down. When the airplane was over the end of his property, it started to climb and turned slightly right to a south heading as it flew out over Beaver Lake, Rogers, Arkansas. The turn initially appeared shallow, and the engine was still running rough. The airplane’s right turn looked as if it increased and the airplane’s right roll increased as it entered a nose-down descent into Beaver Lake.

The airplane wreckage was recovered from Beaver Lake and retained for further examination.

Cessna T210M Turbo Centurion, N19FB, fatal accident occurred on March 4, 2026, in Deerfield, Illinois

 

• Location: Deerfield, IL 
• Accident Number: CEN26FA132 
• Date & Time: March 4, 2026, 21:45 Local 
• Registration: N19FB 
• Aircraft: Cessna T210M 
• Injuries: 1 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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On March 4, 2026, about 2145 central standard time, a Cessna T210M airplane, N19FB sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Deerfield, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight.

The airplane departed from an unknown location; however, the first ADS-B data for the airplane began southeast of Necedah Airport (DAF), Necedah, Wisconsin, about 2040. According to the pilot’s logbook, he had flown to DAF in the months preceding the accident. The pilot was en route to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), Chicago, Illinois, about 150 nautical miles (nm) southeast of DAF. The flight began as a visual flight rules flight, and the pilot filed an in-flight instrument flight rules flight plan about 2049.

The pilot was conducting the RNAV 16 approach to PWK when air traffic control (ATC) issued a low altitude alert about 6 nm northwest of PWK. The pilot acknowledged the low altitude alert, and the airplane climbed about 100 ft but then began to descend. ATC issued another low altitude alert, and the pilot acknowledged the alert again, and said, “I am climbing back.” ATC then alerted the pilot that he was drifting west of course, and there were no further transmissions from the pilot.

The airplane impacted 50 ft tall trees and then the roof of a townhouse before coming to rest inverted into a residential backyard. The townhouse resident was sitting in the second floor bedroom at the time of the accident, and she reported that the engine was loud and operating before the airplane impacted the roof.

The debris field was measured about 550 ft long and on a magnetic heading of about 050°. Multiple tree branches displayed cuts at 45° angles and a broom straw appearance. At the beginning of the debris field was the left wingtip and part of the left aileron. The debris field consisted of fragmented sections of the outboard left and right wings. The propeller assembly separated from the engine and was located in the debris field. All three propeller blades were twisted and exhibited rotational scoring. Two of the propeller blades had gouges in the leading edges. The main wreckage consisted of the fuselage, inboard portions of the wings, and the empennage. The fuel tanks, including the auxiliary tanks, were compromised, and the total fuel at the time of the accident could not be verified. First responders reported a strong smell of aviation fuel on the ground when they arrived. The fuel strainer was removed, and the strainer bowl contained fuel. The fuel selector was on the right tank. The instrument panel was crushed, and the altimeter’s barometric pressure setting in the Kollsman Window displayed 30.04 inHg.

The airplane was retained for further examination

Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage, N91MK, accident occurred on January 24, 2026, near Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX/KSUX), Sioux City, Iowa

• Location: Sioux City, IA 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA100 
• Date & Time: January 24, 2026, 07:12 Local 
• Registration: N91MK 
• Aircraft: PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

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On January 24, 2026, about 0712 central daylight time, a Piper PA-46-350P airplane, N91MK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sioux City, Iowa. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that after the initial climb and immediately after leveling off at 2,500 ft mean sea level, he felt the airplane make two “thugs” and observed the manifold pressure fluctuate. He subsequently observed a drop in engine oil pressure. He stated that he told the Air Traffic Control tower controller that he was going to turn back toward the airport. Once the airplane was on a north heading, a loud “boom” was heard, and a subsequent loss of engine power occurred.

The pilot executed a forced landing to a field. During the forced landing, the airplane’s engine and left wing impacted terrain and were separated. The forward fuselage and right wing sustained substantial damage.

The pilot stated that on a previous flight, four days before the accident flight, a similar “thug” was observed, but it did not result in any other abnormal indications.

The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Aerodynamic stall/spin: Cirrus SR20, N1108T, accident occurred on March 1, 2024, at Ocean Reef Club Airport (07FA), Key Largo, Florida

• Location: Key Largo, Florida 
• Accident Number: ERA24LA126 
• Date & Time: March 1, 2024, 12:43 Local 
• Registration: N1108T 
• Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Aerodynamic stall/spin 
• Injuries: 1 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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On March 1, 2024, about 1243 eastern standard time, a Cirrus SR20, N1108T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Key Largo, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

The pilot was attempting to land on a 4,451-ft-long, 70-ft-wide asphalt runway. A right 60° quartering crosswind prevailed at 10 knots, gusting to 16 knots. The pilot reported that he selected full flap extension (100%) and turned onto the final leg of the airport traffic pattern at 600 ft. Just above touchdown, while in the landing flare, the airplane drifted to the left due to a wind gust. He announced and initiated a go-around and gained altitude. The propeller and landing gear then struck the top of a tree and he lost control of the airplane. The airplane subsequently came to rest on a golf course adjacent to the runway.

Data downloaded from the airplane’s remote data module, and a postaccident examination of the wreckage, did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. Review of airport security video revealed the airplane in about a 45° left crab to the runway, at very low altitude, with flaps fully retracted, as it entered an aerodynamic stall to the left and impacted terrain. The airplane’s flight manual indicated that the flaps should be set at 50% extension for a go-around procedure. Based on this information, the pilot’s full retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around resulted in a loss of lift, sink, and aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.

- Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper go-around technique, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.

Cessna A185F Skywagon, N7574N, fatal accident occurred on February 15, 2026, near Everglades City, Florida

• Location: Everglades City, FL 
• Accident Number: ERA26FA115 
• Date & Time: February 15, 2026, 11:55 Local 
• Registration: N7574N 
• Aircraft: Cessna A185 
• Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

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On February 15, 2026, about 1155 eastern standard time, a Cessna A185F, N7574N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Everglades City, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to preliminary ADS-B data, the airplane departed from Marco Island Executive Airport (MKY), Marco Island, Florida at 1116 and flew southeast toward the coastline. The airplane followed the coastline and performed multiple turns until it reached Pavilion Key, Florida. After flying over Pavilion Key, the airplane turned northwest and proceeded back up the coastline. About 5 miles west of Everglades City, Florida, the airplane made multiple low altitude maneuvers while flying over the Ten Thousand Islands portion of the Everglades National Park. The last ADS-B data point was about .5 mile east of the accident site.

The airplane was located in the Ten Thousand Islands portion of the Everglades National Park upside down in the water. At high tide, it was observed that only the floats of the airplane were above the water line, during low tide, the floats and about half of the airplane’s fuselage were above the water line. The airplane was equipped with amphibious landing gear which was found in the “UP” (water landing) position. The water rudders were also found in the “UP” position. During the recovery of the wreckage, the airplane was turned upright, onto its floats, and towed to shore. The floats supported the weight of the airplane for several hours during the tow. After recovery, a postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, with the majority of the damage contained to the forward portion of the airplane.

Flight control continuity was established from the cockpit to all associated flight controls by manipulating the cockpit controls and observing corresponding surface movement. Binding was noted in the rudder pedals consistent with damage to the right water rudder sustained during recovery. No other flight controls exhibited unusual resistance. The flap handle was impact damaged and found in the 1st detent which is equal to 10° of flaps; however, the flaps operated normally. The horizontal stabilizer trim jack screws were measured to be 5.5 inches and was near the nose up stop.

The airplane was equipped with a 3-point shoulder harness seatbelt system for the front seats. The pilot side restraint remained attached to its installation points and was undamaged. The belt buckle was found unlatched and operated normally during testing. The copilot side restraint system remained attached to its attach points, and one of the harness restraints was cut. The belt buckle was found unlatched and operated normally during testing. The pilot seat was equipped with the inertia reel secondary seat stop, which functioned normally during testing.

The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Pipistrel Taurus 503, N414HG, accident occurred on February 9, 2026, at Willis Gliderport (FA44), Boynton Beach, Florida

• Location: Boynton Beach, FL 
• Accident Number: ERA26FA110 
• Date & Time: February 9, 2026, 15:14 Local 
• Registration: N414HG 
• Aircraft: Pipistrel TAURUS 503 
• Injuries: 1 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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On February 9, 2026, about 1514 eastern standard time, a Pipistrel Taurus 503 motorglider, N414HG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Willis Gliderport (FA44), Boynton Beach, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured. The motorglider was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

Video with audio from a Ring camera captured the motorglider taxiing to the west end of the gliderport where it stopped facing east with the engine running for about 2 minutes and 10 seconds. The audio captured the sound of the engine rpm increasing followed by the motorglider beginning the takeoff roll. The video captured the motorglider rotating about 570 ft down the runway, the motorglider exited the camera’s field of view but the audio continued to record.

A pilot rated witness located inside his residence on the north side of the gliderport about 1,900 ft east of the western edge of the runway reported hearing the motorglider depart. When the motorglider was past his house he heard the engine quit. He went outside and observed it flying in a westerly direction about 350 ft south of the runway at an altitude of between 200 and 300 ft. He noted the engine was extended but was not running. The motorglider continued to the west a “few hundred feet” before banking to the right; the right wing dropped, and the glider descended in a nose-low attitude while rotating to the right. The motorglider impacted the ground in a near vertical position and fell back, coming to rest upright.

Postaccident examination of the motorglider which was equipped with an airframe rescue parachute revealed it was not deployed and a safety pin was in the emergency parachute release handle.

The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Cessna 182Q Skylane, N735ZD, accident occurred on October 29, 2025, near James G. Whiting Memorial Field (MEY/KMEY), Mapleton, Iowa

• Location: Mapleton, IA 
• Accident Number: ANC26LA020 
• Date & Time: October 29, 2025, 12:00 Local 
• Registration: N735ZD 
• Aircraft: Cessna 182Q 
• Injuries: 4 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

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On October 29, 2025, at about 1200 Central daylight time, a Cessna 182Q, N735ZD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mapleton, Iowa. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91personal flight.

The pilot reported that during takeoff, just after liftoff, one propeller blade lost pitch control, and the airplane was unable to climb. He said that the stall warning horn continued to sound after liftoff, and a passenger described a loud buzzing sound starting before liftoff. The airplane subsequently impacted an area of rising terrain in a harvested bean field, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage.

After the accident, the pilot told his passengers that he needed to get the airplane back to the airport, and the passengers demanded to get out, exited the airplane and called 911. Without shutting down the engine, the pilot taxied the airplane down the hill and made an unsuccessful takeoff attempt on the flat open field.

A post examination of the wreckage is pending.