Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 1, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA143
Location
Carthage, NC
Event ID
20260309202621
Coordinates
35.340873, -79.435695
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 clearance from trees while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CHAPEL HILL FLYING CLUB INC DBA
Address
702 ROD SULLIVAN RD
City
SANFORD
State / Zip Code
NC 27330-9283
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# ERA26LA143