Summary
On January 07, 2026, a Cessna 172 (N5136E) was involved in an incident near San Marcos, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA092. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5136E.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA092
Location
San Marcos, TX
Event ID
20260115202304
Coordinates
29.901163, -97.857724
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 flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the elevator trim for the takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the before takeoff checklist.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WINGS OVER TEXAS HOLDINGS LLC
Address
4849 SPARTAN DR
City
DENTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76207-4548
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# CEN26LA092