Accident Details
Date
Friday, March 6, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA122
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Event ID
20260310202628
Coordinates
35.137459, -111.673950
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
Maintenance personnel’s decision to conduct an engine run at takeoff power in front of an active taxiway, and their failure to notify ATC, which resulted in the accident pilot’s loss of control during taxi due to an encounter with a jet blast.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NORTHERN ARIZONA 182 FLYING GUYS LLC
Address
24 W QUARTZ RD
City
FLAGSTAFF
State / Zip Code
AZ 86005-7090
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# WPR26LA122