Accident · 2026-03-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-03-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- BRUNNER DONALD G KITFOX (N104DG)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
An encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Source: NTSB case WPR26LA123Flight 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 | 48 | Class 2 (2025-07-01) | 960.8 total · 133.4 in this make/model · 824.8 as PIC · 9.9 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.