Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 21, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA122
Location
Gettysburg, PA
Event ID
20260223202481
Coordinates
39.818530, -77.255080
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor’s failure to identify the excess power required to lift off from soft and muddy ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with a hangar during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TACTICAL TURTLE LLC
Address
1309 COFFEEN AVE STE 1200
City
SHERIDAN
State / Zip Code
WY 82801-5777
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# ERA26LA122