Accident · 2026-01-04
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-01-04
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-22-160 (N8877D)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
Source: NTSB case CEN26LA078Flight 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.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Commercial / Foreign | Airplane | 68 | Sport (driver's license) | 5,500 total · 30 in this make/model · 5,400 as PIC · 15 last 90 days |
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 54 | Sport (driver's license) | 205 total · 13 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.