N311LHDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG2026-04-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NGS/N: 42.036

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 9, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA166
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Event ID
20260415202827
Coordinates
38.819389, -104.710610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

Maintenance personnel's installation of an oversized tire, which prevented the left main landing gear from extending resulting in a precautionary gear up landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Diamond Aircraft Industries
Serial Number
42.036
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
DA 42 NGDA42
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
4
FAA Model
DA 42 NG

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WINGSLEASING LLC
Address
250 N WATER ST STE 300
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67202-1216
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# CEN26LA166