Accident · 2026-01-28
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-01-28
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 150L (N67WJ)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- PIVOTAL AVIATION LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Pivotal Aviation
Probable cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA104Flight 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 | 22 | Class 1 (2025-05-21) | 45 total · 45 in this make/model · 5.1 as PIC · 17 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.