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February 24, 2026 · Vans Aircraft RV-12IS · N46TB
Appleton, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Appleton, WI
Aircraft
Vans Aircraft RV-12IS (2025)
Tail Number
N46TB
Operator
Pilotsmith Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA125
The flight instructor reported that during the landing, the wind shifted from a headwind and the airspeed dropped. He directed the pilot receiving instruction to increase engine power; however, the pilot’s response was delayed. The flight instructor attempted to correct by adding engine power, but the airplane stalled and landed hard. During the hard landing, the left wing struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and lift strut. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot receiving instruction was landing the airplane on runway 12 with wind from 180° at 15 knots, gusting to 22 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that during the landing, the wind shifted from a headwind and the airspeed dropped. He directed the pilot receiving instruction to increase engine power; however, the pilot’s response was delayed. The flight instructor attempted to correct by adding engine power, but the airplane stalled and landed hard. During the hard landing, the left wing struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and lift strut. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot receiving instruction was landing the airplane on runway 12 with wind from 180° at 15 knots, gusting to 22 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:48 CST
Nearest AirportAppleton International (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length6502 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans Aircraft RV-12IS
Tail NumberN46TB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPilotsmith Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912is Sport · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 2 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 27 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point27 F / 16 F
Altimeter29.64 inHg
Observation Time09:45
Weather SourceWFAC