Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche B, N811LE, incident occurred on February 23, 2026, at Big Bear Airport (L35), Big Bear City, California

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=N811LE

- History of Flight:
On February 23, 2026, at about 1800 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche B, N811LE, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Big Bear Airport (L35), Big Bear City, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The personal flight originated from San Diego-Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF/KMYF), San Diego, California, at 1720 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft gear collapsed on landing." ADS-B data show that the airplane was landing on runway 8.

- Weather:

METAR KL35 240135Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR KL35 240155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KL35 240215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3033 RMK AO2

Piper PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV, N279SR, incident occurred on February 23, 2026, at Glencoe Municipal Airport (GYL/KGYL), Glencoe, Minnesota

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N279SR

- History of Flight:
On February 23, 2026, at about 1723 local time, a Piper PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV, N279SR, registered to Metro Aircraft CO, landed gearup on an unknown runway at Glencoe Municipal Airport (GYL/KGYL), Glencoe, Minnesota. The two occupants onboard were not injured. The flight originated from Minneapolis-Flying Cloud Airport (FCM/KFCM), Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 1609 LT

- Weather:

METAR KGYL 232315Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3029 RMK AO2 T10751130

METAR KGYL 232335Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3028 RMK AO2 T10811133

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

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N9939U

- History of Flight:
On February 23, 2026, at about 0952 local time, a privately-registered Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah, N9939U, sustained unknown damage in a forced landing near Harveyville, Kansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The cross-country personal flight originated from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC), Kansas City, Missouri, at 0911 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced engine issues and crashed in a field." ADS-B data shows that the airplane entered a descent from its cruise altitude of 2,500 ft at around 0944 LT. The airplane entered a series of maneuvers before it landed in a cornfield in the vicinity of Converse Farm Landing Strip (SN47), Harveyville, Kansas.

- Weather:

METAR KFOE 231453Z 03005KT 10SM CLR M09/M14 A3065 RMK AO2 SLP396 T10941144 51003

METAR KFOE 231553Z 03006KT 10SM CLR M07/M14 A3064 RMK AO2 SLP393 T10721144

METAR KFOE 231653Z 05006KT 10SM CLR M06/M14 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP387 T10611144

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N55428, incident occurred on February 21, 2026, in Heath, Ohio

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N55428

Photo: Christopher Calhoun on FB

- History of Flight:
On February 21, 2026, at about 1342 local time, a Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N55428, registered to Flight Gear Aviation LLC, was not damaged in a forced landing in Heath, Ohio. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The local training flight originated from Licking County Regional Airport (VTA/KVTA), Heath, Ohio, at 1310 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft lost engine power on takeoff and made an emergency landing in a field." While ADS-B did not capture the "takeoff", it appears the incident occurred during an attempted go-around from runway 27. The airplane was last seen on final approach to the same runway, and was presumably landed in an open field ~1 mile west of the airport.

Hughes 269A, N1020S, accident occurred on February 21, 2026, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N1020S

- History of Flight:
On February 21, 2026, at about 1230 local time, a Hughes 269A, N1020S, "Registration Pending", sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The two occupants onboard sustained unknown injuries.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft impacted a hangar while hovering and came to rest on its side."

Beechcraft V35B Bonanza, N9AB, and Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N6780W, accident occurred on February 1, 2026, at Odessa-Schlemeyer Field (ODO/KODO), Odessa, Texas

• Location: Odessa, TX 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA103 
• Date & Time: February 1, 2026, 14:30 Local 
• Registration: N95AB (A1); N6780W (A2) 
• Aircraft: Beech V35B (A1); Piper PA28 (A2) 
• Injuries: 2 None (A1); 2 None (A2) 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional (A1); Part 91: General aviation - Personal (A2) 

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202372/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N9AB

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N6780W

On February 1, 2026, about 1430 central standard time, a Beech V35B, N9AB, and a Piper PA28-140, N6780W, were substantially damaged when they were involved in an accident near Odessa, Texas. None of the occupants, 2 in each airplane, were injured. Both airplanes were operated as Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flights.

According to a statement from the pilot of N9AB, about 10 nautical miles from Odessa Airport-Schlemeyer Field (KODO), Odessa, Texas, when he had KODO in sight, he cancelled his IFR flight plan, checked the automated weather observing system (AWOS), and made an announcement on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) for KODO. He reported that he flew over the airport at 4,500 feet msl, entered a left downwind for runway 11 and transmitted, “N9AB on downwind for 11.” He reported having made a normal landing on runway 11, and when he started to apply the brakes, he noticed a single-engine airplane on the runway. The pilot immediately applied full power and raised the nose of the airplane to get off the ground and avoid the other airplane. He felt the undercarriage of his airplane impact the other airplane, and subsequently he lost control of the airplane.

According to the statement from the pilot of N6780W, he planned to take off from runway 20 and was monitoring the CTAF. According to the pilot the fixed-base operator had told N95AB runway 20 was the favored runway and that N95AB had acknowledged to use runway 20 to land. He heard no further radio transmissions from N95AB. He proceeded northbound toward runway 20 and had to cross two runways. He stated that before crossing each runway, “we visually cleared both directions and detected no traffic.” He then went on to say, that while crossing runway 11/29, “we again looked right, then left, and at that moment caught a brief glimpse of an approaching aircraft.” At that time, he stated his airplane was about three quarters of the way across the runway. Full braking was applied to avoid the oncoming airplane but despite braking his airplane was struck by N95AB which appeared to be attempting a landing or possible go around on runway 11.

On site examination of the airplanes showed that N95AB went through the windscreen of N6780W and struck the instrument panel and other structure which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage forward of the cockpit a-pillars. N95AB was substantially damaged and came to rest off the side of the runway with its left wing partially separated.

Cessna 560XL Citation XLS+, N476JC, accident occurred on February 6, 2026, at Stuart Powell Field (DVK/KDVK), Danville, Kentucky

• Location: Danville, KY 
• Accident Number: ERA26LA107 
• Date & Time: February 6, 2026, 09:25 Local 
• Registration: N476JC 
• Aircraft: Cessna 560 
• Injuries: 4 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202408/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N476JC

On February 6, 2026, about 0925 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 560XL, N476JL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Danville, Kentucky. The two flight crew and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to the pilot, the planned flight was from Stuart Powell Field Airport (DVK), Danville, Kentucky, to Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG), Bowling Green, Kentucky. After picking up a passenger at BWG they intended to continue to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), Fort Wayne, Indiana. The pilot and copilot performed the preflight walk-around inspection using the checklist. The preflight paperwork was completed and the weather was checked for both airports. They added 5,000 lbs. of fuel, resulting in a projected takeoff weight of 18,000 lbs.

During taxi to the 5,000-ft-long runway, the before takeoff checklist was completed, which included verifying and checking flight control position and movement. No anomalies were noted with the airplane, and the takeoff roll was initiated. At 103 kts, the pilot pulled back on the yoke; however, the airplane did not rotate and all three landing gear remained on the runway. He verified the airspeed was above 103 kts; however, the airplane would not rotate, so he decided to abort the takeoff.

The pilot applied maximum braking and deployed the thrust reversers. The airplane began to slow down but he knew insufficient runway remained to stop. The airplane contacted a snow berm at the end of the runway and all three landing gear collapsed. The airplane then traveled about 450 ft before coming to rest in a field. The main landing gear were forced up through the wings, which resulted in substantial damage.

The airplane was retained for further examination. 

Cessna 500 Citation I, C-GJVK, accident occurred on January 19, 2026, at Great Falls International Airport (GTF/KGTF), Great Falls, Montana

• Location: Great Falls, MT 
• Accident Number: WPR26LA093 
• Date & Time: January 19, 2026, 13:03 Local 
• Registration: C-GJVK 
• Aircraft: Cessna 500 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202376/pdf

https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/ccarcs-riacc/ADet.aspx?id=512888&rfr=RchSimp.aspx

On January 19, 2026, about 1303 mountain standard time, a Cessna 500 airplane, C-GJVK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Great Falls International Airport (GTF), Great Falls, Montana. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations personal flight.

The pilot reported that during the approach he extended the landing gear and received an unsafe indication for the left main landing gear while the nose gear and right main landing gear indicated down and locked. He then moved the landing gear lever slightly and received a down and locked indication for the left main landing gear. All three landing gear down and locked lights were illuminated for the remainer of the approach. The landing was smooth and as the airplane slowed to about 30 knots, the pilot felt the left wing begin to lower and the left wing and flap then contacted the runway. The airplane veered slightly to the left and came to rest with the left wing over the grass and with the left main landing gear collapsed.

Postaccident examination revealed that the airplane’s left wing sustained substantial damage. The airplane was recovered and retained for further examination. 

Fairchild SA227-AC Metro III, N370AE, accident occurred on January 13, 2026, at Prescott Regional/Ernest A Love Field Airport (PRC/KPRC), Prescott, Arizona

• Location: Prescott, AZ 
• Accident Number: WPR26LA080 
• Date & Time: January 13, 2026, 06:24 Local 
• Registration: N370AE 
• Aircraft: Fairchild SA227-AC 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202294/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N370AE

On January 13, 2026, about 0624 mountain standard time, a Fairchild SA227-AC airplane, N370AE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC), Prescott, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 positioning flight.

According to the pilot, he began the takeoff roll on Runway 3R for a scheduled flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX), Phoenix, Arizona. The pilot reported that during a normal takeoff roll, when the aircraft was accelerating through about 50 kts, the airplane began to veer left and subsequently departed the left side of the runway, entering the runway safety area. The airplane then crossed a taxiway before the pilot maneuvered it back onto the runway and brought it to a stop. During the runway excursion, the airplane collided with runway edge lights and a taxiway sign, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage.

The airplane and engine were recovered and will be examined.

Aircraft wake turb encounter: Evektor EV-97 Harmony LSA, N377YG, accident occurred on February 11, 2024, at John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA/KSNA), Santa Ana, California

• Location: Santa Ana, California 
• Accident Number: WPR24LA085 
• Date & Time: February 11, 2024, 10:35 Local 
• Registration: N377YG 
• Aircraft: EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK A S HARMONY LSA 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Aircraft wake turb encounter 
• Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/193780/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=193780

On February 11, 2024, about 1035 Pacific standard time, an Evektor-Aerotechnik Harmony LSA, N377YG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Santa Ana, California. The flight instructor sustained serious injuries and the student pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

The light sport airplane (LSA) was on a day, visual flight rules approach to runway 20L when the tower controller cautioned the student pilot of possible wake turbulence from an airliner that was on approach to land on parallel runway 20R just ahead of the LSA. The student pilot in the LSA acknowledged the caution and continued the approach to land. About 40 ft above ground level (agl) and about 450 ft from the runway threshold, the accident airplane entered a rapid right roll, subsequently impacting the ground.

Surveillance video of the accident showed that about 49 seconds before the accident, a narrow-body airliner made an approach and landed on runway 20R. The lateral distance between runway 20R and 20L was about 390 ft. The video then showed the LSA approach the runway 20L threshold and enter an uncommanded right roll.

The prevailing wind about the time of the accident was 3 knots from 240°. The wake vortex generated by the landing airliner likely drifted to the parallel runway with the southwesterly wind, where it was subsequently encountered by the accident airplane as it approached runway 20L. FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 90-23G, section 11, noted that, when landing behind a larger aircraft on a parallel runway closer than 2,500 ft apart and considering the relationship between the runway threshold locations, the relative glideslope descent paths and possible vortex drift will likely prevent wake turbulence accidents of this nature. As the AC states, “The pilot should exercise vortex visualization and avoidance procedures using the same degree of awareness as in collision avoidance.” The pilot should have, as the AC states, established a glidepath to a touchdown point that was “above and beyond the touchdown point of the larger preceding aircraft.” Landing beyond the touchdown point of the larger preceding airplane would likely have averted the light sport airplane’s encounter with wake turbulence.

- Probable Cause: A loss of airplane control due to wake turbulence resulting from the instructor pilot’s decision to continue the landing into a drifting wake vortex.