Accident · 2026-02-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-02-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BEECH V35 (N35KA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to establish a positive rate of climb before retracting the landing gear, which resulted in abnormal runway contact during the takeoff roll.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA117Flight 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 | 73 | Class 3 (2025-06-19) | 3,195 total · 719 in this make/model · 3,195 as PIC · 13 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.