N139SBBRISENO SAMUEL KOLB FIREFLY2025-09-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BRISENO SAMUEL KOLB FIREFLYS/N: FF00-2-00013

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

Date
Saturday, September 13, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA287
Location
Cave Junction, OR
Event ID
20250918201042
Coordinates
42.103600, -123.682410
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The non-certificated pilot's improper landing flare in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BRISENO SAMUEL
Serial Number
FF00-2-00013
Engine Type
2-cycle
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
KOLB FIREFLYSAM
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
KOLB FIREFLY

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HAWLEY BRAD J
Address
404 W SCHUMACHER ST
City
CAVE JUNCTION
State / Zip Code
OR 97523-4601
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# WPR25LA287