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February 19, 2026 · Vans RV8 · N2EQ

Pottsboro, TX

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pottsboro, TX
Aircraft
Vans RV8 (2014)
Tail Number
N2EQ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA120

The pilot reported that while on final approach to runway 36, he observed that the wind was gusty and out of the west. He stated that his tailwheel airplane touched down normally on the grass runway and during the rollout on the main wheels, the tail of the airplane pitched up suddenly. The pilot moved the elevator to the full down aft position; however, the nose of the airplane continued to pitch forward. The airplane flipped over and came to rest upside down. The right wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The grass airstrip did not have weather reporting facilities; however, an airport about 7 nm southeast reported the wind to be 280° at 10 kts.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that while on final approach to runway 36, he observed that the wind was gusty and out of the west. He stated that his tailwheel airplane touched down normally on the grass runway and during the rollout on the main wheels, the tail of the airplane pitched up suddenly. The pilot moved the elevator to the full down aft position; however, the nose of the airplane continued to pitch forward. The airplane flipped over and came to rest upside down. The right wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The grass airstrip did not have weather reporting facilities; however, an airport about 7 nm southeast reported the wind to be 280° at 10 kts.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:29 CST
Nearest AirportDONNAFLD (0nm E)
Runway36
Runway Length2322 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftVans RV8
Tail NumberN2EQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-M1B · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Basc · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 28 F
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data