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February 21, 2026 · Cessna 182 S · N7276V

Golden, MO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Golden, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 182 S (1999)
Tail Number
N7276V
Operator
Legends Air Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA122

The pilot had just completed one touch-and-go landing and was performing his second one when he touched down with 500 feet of runway remaining. The airplane had excessive speed due to the unstabilized approach, and the pilot applied maximum braking at the last 50 feet of runway. The airplane went through a ditch and came to rest on a grass embankment next to a barbed wire fence which resulted in substantial damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and right elevator. The operator reported that there were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The operator further reported that the accident could have been prevented if the pilot had executed a go-around due to the unstabilized approach or may have been prevented if he had applied maximum braking at the point of touchdown.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to establish stabilized approach that would have allowed the airplane to touch down with adequate runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to execute a go-around.

Full Narrative

The pilot had just completed one touch-and-go landing and was performing his second one when he touched down with 500 feet of runway remaining. The airplane had excessive speed due to the unstabilized approach, and the pilot applied maximum braking at the last 50 feet of runway. The airplane went through a ditch and came to rest on a grass embankment next to a barbed wire fence which resulted in substantial damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and right elevator. The operator reported that there were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The operator further reported that the accident could have been prevented if the pilot had executed a go-around due to the unstabilized approach or may have been prevented if he had applied maximum braking at the point of touchdown.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:32 CST
Nearest AirportTable Rock (0.2nm ESE)
Runway09
Runway Length2325 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 S
Tail NumberN7276V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLegends Air Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AB1A5 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 F / 23 F
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time11:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data