Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA117
Location
Gulf Shores, AL
Event ID
20260219202457
Coordinates
30.290313, -87.671157
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to establish a positive rate of climb before retracting the landing gear, which resulted in abnormal runway contact during the takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HACKER TIMOTHY J
Address
64 RAINTREE VALLEY RD
City
PANGBURN
State / Zip Code
AR 72121-8835
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# ERA26LA117