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February 11, 2026 · Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-Mentor · N316VV
Des Moines, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Des Moines, IA
Aircraft
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-Mentor (2024)
Tail Number
N316VV
Operator
Vertical Vision Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA113
The solo student pilot reported that during the approach to the runway, she reduced the engine power while over the runway threshold. The airplane floated, it landed hard on the runway, and then it bounced. After a second bounce, the student pilot applied the brakes. The airplane bounced a third time and departed the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the left wing impacted a runway sign. The airplane came to rest upright on a grass field near the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the engine mount. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during the approach to the runway, she reduced the engine power while over the runway threshold. The airplane floated, it landed hard on the runway, and then it bounced. After a second bounce, the student pilot applied the brakes. The airplane bounced a third time and departed the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the left wing impacted a runway sign. The airplane came to rest upright on a grass field near the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the engine mount. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest AirportDes Moines Intl (0nm E)
Runway31
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-Mentor
Tail NumberN316VV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVertical Vision Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax Aircraft Engines · 912iSC · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 21 F
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC