Summary
On September 28, 2025, a Jacobs Armin B VANS RV9A (N26AJ) was involved in an accident near Stephenville, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA399. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N26AJ.
Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 28, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA399
Location
Stephenville, TX
Event ID
20250929201743
Coordinates
32.215322, -98.177725
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to ensure the canopy and the cockpit were properly secured during the hand prop sequence.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BYFORD CHRISTOPHER H
Address
674 LIFESTYLE LN
City
MC GREGOR
State / Zip Code
TX 76657-3704
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# CEN25LA399