N873YDNelson Special2025-05-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Nelson SpecialS/N: 1931

Summary

On May 29, 2025, a Nelson Special (N873YD) was involved in an accident near Hope, AR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA190. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N873YD.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 29, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA190
Location
Hope, AR
Event ID
20250602200247
Coordinates
33.719981, -93.658904
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NELSON
Serial Number
1931
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2021
Model / ICAO
SpecialFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
NELSON SPECIAL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NELSON GERALD R
Address
109 SUGAR RIDGE LN
City
TEXARKANA
State / Zip Code
AR 71854-9208
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA190