N351LDIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG2026-03-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NGS/N: 40.NC051

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA145
Location
Galveston, TX
Event ID
20260324202693
Coordinates
29.265850, -94.856830
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Serial Number
40.NC051
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
DA 40 NGDA40
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
DA 40 NG

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LIFT AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
8909 PURDUE RD STE 300
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
IN 46268-3152
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# CEN26LA145