Accident · 2026-02-28
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-02-28
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172L (N7864G)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees on takeoff from a rural road.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA132Flight 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 | 89 | Class 3 (2025-09-02) | 2,547 total · 10 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.