Accident · 2025-11-26

NTSB case CEN26LA054 · LOU MALINCHAK TITAN T-51D · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2025-11-26
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor injury
Aircraft
LOU MALINCHAK TITAN T-51D (N251LM)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
operator not named in the NTSB record

Probable cause

The collision with two deer during takeoff which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

Source: NTSB case CEN26LA054

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingAirline transport pilotAirplane62BasicMed (2025-05-18)15,592 total · 145 in this make/model · 9,328 as PIC · 38 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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