Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA165
Location
Peyton, CO
Event ID
20260414202824
Coordinates
38.979050, -104.474340
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 pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing to a field.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MERIDIAN AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
127 COUNTY ROAD 548
City
POPLAR BLUFF
State / Zip Code
MO 63901-7861
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# CEN26LA165