Summary
On December 27, 2025, a Cessna 140 (N89884) was involved in an accident near Ceres, VA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA26LA079. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N89884.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, December 27, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA079
Location
Ceres, VA
Event ID
20251229202223
Coordinates
37.016446, -81.343868
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to recognize and mitigate carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
VALIAIR LC TRUSTEE
Address
330 S CENTER ST STE 300
4248 S 1650 W BLDG 1 STE 10
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
WY 82601-2873
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# ERA26LA079