Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA119
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Event ID
20260220202463
Coordinates
28.287611, -81.435580
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 pilot’s failure to obtain the proper rotor rpm during the takeoff roll which resulted in a loss of control.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
AR-1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AR-1
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COGLEY WILLIAM
Address
398 DOUGLAS RD
City
WHITINSVILLE
State / Zip Code
MA 01588-2025
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# ERA26LA119