Accident · 2026-02-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-02-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12IS (N46TB)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Pilotsmith Flight Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Pilotsmith Flight Academy
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Source: NTSB case CEN26LA125Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 2 | Class 1 (2026-03-19) | 400 total · 59 in this make/model |
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial / Private | Airplane / Helicopter | 27 | Class 1 (2025-10-14) | 300 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.