Summary
On October 01, 2025, a Quartz Mountain Aerospace INC 11E (N516BW) was involved in an incident near Winterset, IA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N516BW.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN26LA003
Location
Earlham, IA
Event ID
20251002201772
Coordinates
41.448750, -94.112944
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
11E
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
11E
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BEECHER AVIATION LLC
Address
8100 COUNTY LINE RD
City
CUMMING
State / Zip Code
IA 50061-5827
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# CEN26LA003