Accident · 2026-01-30
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-01-30
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 441 (N441EC)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- COWBOY AVIATION LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- COWBOY AVIATION LLC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a rejected takeoff due to a flat nose wheel tire which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue which delayed the rejected takeoff.
Source: NTSB case CEN26LA105Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 69 | Class 2 (2025-12-01) | 16,681 total · 15,577 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.