NTSB Probes Multiple General Aviation Crashes in Late February Spike

Federal authorities are investigating a series of general aviation accidents that occurred during late February 2026. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading investigations into multiple incidents, while the Federal Aviation Administration is conducting probes into others. No definitive causes or preliminary findings have been released.

According to data compiled by AviatorDB, at least six U.S. general aviation accidents were recorded between Feb. 6-28, representing higher-than-typical weekend volumes. Key incidents include: a fatal Sonex Onex (N362DZ) crash near Caldwell, Idaho on Feb. 6; a Beechcraft A36 emergency landing in Brownsboro, Texas on Feb. 11; a Cessna 210 engine-related incident near Camarillo Airport, California on Feb. 15; and crashes involving a Jodell D-11 in Arkansas and a Hummel Bird in Maryland on Feb. 26 and 28 respectively.

NTSB investigations are confirmed for the Jodell D-11 and Beechcraft A36 crashes, while the FAA is investigating the Cessna incidents. Investigators continue verifying aircraft details as information varies across sources. No direct links to weather or maintenance causes have been established at this time.