Accident · 2026-01-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-01-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- BELLANCA 17-30A (N8213R)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper judgement to relinquish his pilot responsibilities to the passenger with the engine operating, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with a parked vehicle.
Source: NTSB case CEN26LA091Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane | 35 | Class 2 (2025-01-29) | 5,953 total · 30 in this make/model · 5,800 as PIC · 100 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.