Accident Details
Date
Thursday, January 29, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA101
Location
Summerdale, AL
Event ID
20260202202368
Coordinates
30.479526, -87.696098
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 decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence post.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
VAN DYKE ROBERT L
Address
18609 LORETTA DR
City
FOLEY
State / Zip Code
AL 36535-7901
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# ERA26LA101