Accident · 2026-04-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-04-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28-160 (N5958W)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA185Flight 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 | 40 | Class 3 (2024-08-05) | 106 total · 90 in this make/model · 38 as PIC · 32 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.