Accident · 2026-02-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-02-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28-180 (N9624J)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA123Flight 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 | Commercial | Airplane | 54 | Class 2 (2025-10-30) | 1,278.4 total · 127.9 in this make/model · 1,105.4 as PIC · 66.7 last 90 days |
| Pilot-rated passenger | Private | None | 55 | Class 3 (2025-09-16) | 500 total · 6.8 in this make/model · 472.2 as PIC · 2.8 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.