Accident · 2026-02-11
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-02-11
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P-MENTOR (N316VV)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Vertical Vision Flight Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Vertical Vision Flight Academy
Probable cause
The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
Source: NTSB case CEN26LA113Flight 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 | Student | None | 42 | Class 2 (2025-08-27) | 43.9 total · 43.9 in this make/model · 0.7 as PIC · 35.9 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.