Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 2, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA114
Location
Carefree, AZ
Event ID
20260302202583
Coordinates
33.818613, -111.898120
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
<p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;line-height:108%;font-size:12pt;background-color:#ffffff;"><br /><span style="font-family:'Roboto';background-color:#ffffff;">The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical defect, and the improper application of the main wheel brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.</span></p>
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
8GCBC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
8GCBC
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
VECTORED SOLUTIONS INC
Address
9800 29TH AVE W UNIT E101
City
EVERETT
State / Zip Code
WA 98204
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# WPR26LA114