N163TWCessna (Textron Aviation) 1622026-03-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna (Textron Aviation) 162S/N: 16200230

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 22, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA136
Location
Chehalis, WA
Event ID
20260324202689
Coordinates
46.677000, -122.983000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a tail strike.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
16200230
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
162C162
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
162

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RAINIER FLIGHT SERVICE LLC
Address
300 AIRPORT WAY STE 201
City
RENTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98057-5368
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# WPR26LA136