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February 23, 2026 · Piper PA-28RT-201 · N279SR
Glencoe, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Glencoe, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28RT-201 (1979)
Tail Number
N279SR
Operator
Metro Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA124
During an instructional flight, the flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction completed air work followed by simulated power-off landings. According to the flight instructor, while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, the pilot receiving instruction “broke the sterile cockpit,” did not complete the checklist, and did not extend the landing gear. The flight instructor reported that she became distracted and did not confirm that the student extended the landing gear. During the landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage longerons. The flight instructor stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.
Full Narrative
During an instructional flight, the flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction completed air work followed by simulated power-off landings. According to the flight instructor, while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, the pilot receiving instruction “broke the sterile cockpit,” did not complete the checklist, and did not extend the landing gear. The flight instructor reported that she became distracted and did not confirm that the student extended the landing gear. During the landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage longerons. The flight instructor stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CST
Nearest AirportGlencoe Muni (0nm WNW)
Runway13/3
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28RT-201
Tail NumberN279SR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMetro Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO 360 SER A& · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind100° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 F / 9 F
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourceWFAC