Summary
On September 13, 2025, a Briseno Samuel KOLB FIREFLY (N139SB) was involved in an accident near Cave Junction, OR. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The non-certificated pilot's improper landing flare in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA287. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N139SB.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The non-certificated pilot's improper landing flare in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR25LA287