Accident · 2026-02-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-02-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- TABOR W COATES AR-1 (N220SM)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper rotor rpm during the takeoff roll which resulted in a loss of control.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA119Flight 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 / Sport | None | 58 | Sport (driver's license) | 409.3 total · 36.6 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.