N139SB

Substantial
Serious

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

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