Accident · 2026-04-05
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-04-05
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA46 (N95AG)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The airplane’s encounter with unexpected low-level wind shear during final approach, which resulted in a hard impact with the runway.
Source: NTSB case CEN26LA159Flight 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 | Private | Airplane | 52 | Class 3 (2025-05-06) | 2,061 total · 1,211 in this make/model · 1,533 as PIC · 21 last 90 days |
| Flight instructor | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 66 | Class 1 (2026-02-13) | 25,814 total · 218 in this make/model · 16,848 as PIC · 104 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.