Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
NTSB Number
DCA26LA159
Location
Summit Point, WV
Event ID
20260317202661
Coordinates
39.236599, -77.976908
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The inaccurate obstacle height entered into mission planning that resulted in the aircraft wing’s impact with a tree during descent, resulting resulted in a loss of control.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2024
Model / ICAO
PELICAN CARGO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
4
Seats
0
FAA Model
PELICAN CARGO
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PYKA INC
Address
950 W TOWER AVE
City
ALAMEDA
State / Zip Code
CA 94501-5049
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# DCA26LA159