Accident · 2026-04-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-04-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- MAULE M-7-260C (N41S)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a runway sign, and nose over.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA184Flight 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 | None | 68 | Class 3 (2025-09-03) | 578 total · 255 in this make/model · 317 as PIC · 22 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.