Accident Details
Date
Thursday, February 12, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA128
Location
Knoxville, TN
Event ID
20260225202502
Coordinates
35.964032, -83.873891
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PORTAL PLANES LLC
Address
1921 LYONS BEND RD
City
KNOXVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37919-8925
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# ERA26LA128