Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA113
Location
Des Moines, IA
Event ID
20260211202425
Coordinates
41.532443, -93.656731
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2024
Model / ICAO
P-MENTOR
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
P-MENTOR
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GOLDEN AGE N316VV LLC
Address
2295 COOLIDGE ST
City
NORWALK
State / Zip Code
IA 50211-9382
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# CEN26LA113