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March 21, 2026 · Cessna 150G · N6305S

Ellicott, CO

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2026
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Ellicott, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N6305S
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA156

On March 21, 2026, about 1023 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 150G airplane, N6305S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ellicott, Colorado. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he recalled completing a preflight inspection, a before takeoff engine run-up, and taxing onto the runway for takeoff. He did not recall any portion of the accident sequence. A witness stated that the pilot intended to conduct some takeoffs and landings for currency. The pilot departed toward the south, and the takeoff appeared normal. The airplane went out of sight behind a hangar. However, when he regained sight of it, the airplane was on an easterly heading and in an approximate 60° left bank. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground near wings level. It came to rest on a northeast heading about 100 ft before the departure end of the runway and about 500 ft left of the centerline. The airplane sustained damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both wings. Airframe and engine examinations are planned. Figure 1 – Airplane at accident site (Police department photo)

Full Narrative

On March 21, 2026, about 1023 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 150G airplane, N6305S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ellicott, Colorado. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he recalled completing a preflight inspection, a before takeoff engine run-up, and taxing onto the runway for takeoff. He did not recall any portion of the accident sequence. A witness stated that the pilot intended to conduct some takeoffs and landings for currency. The pilot departed toward the south, and the takeoff appeared normal. The airplane went out of sight behind a hangar. However, when he regained sight of it, the airplane was on an easterly heading and in an approximate 60° left bank. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground near wings level. It came to rest on a northeast heading about 100 ft before the departure end of the runway and about 500 ft left of the centerline. The airplane sustained damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both wings. Airframe and engine examinations are planned. Figure 1 – Airplane at accident site (Police department photo)

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:23 MDT
Nearest AirportColorado Springs East (0.3nm SSE)
Runway17R
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width42 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN6305S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt, gusting 2 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time10:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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