Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA125
Location
Appleton, WI
Event ID
20260225202503
Coordinates
44.258284, -88.520686
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FLY BARELY LLC
Address
827 MEMORIAL DR
City
MANITOWOC
State / Zip Code
WI 54220-2238
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# CEN26LA125