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April 7, 2026 · Cessna T-41B · N39ND

Fort Mohave, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 2026
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Fort Mohave, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna T-41B (1967)
Tail Number
N39ND
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA149

On April 7, 2026, about 1300 mountain standard time, a Cessna T-41B, N39ND, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Mohave, Arizona. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot had returned from a local flight earlier that morning with no anomalies noted during the flight or landing. After shutting the engine down at his residence on the airpark, he later restarted the engine for a short local flight with his grandchild in the front seat. The pilot reported that shortly after the start of the takeoff roll, the airplane began veering left and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane exited the runway, traveled through rough terrain between the runway and taxiway area, crossed a berm while bouncing, and impacted the wall of a nearby residence’s attached garage. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the forward fuselage during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that the airplane never became airborne and that the estimated groundspeed was about 30 mph or less at the onset of the loss of directional control. He further stated that although he attempted to reduce power, the airplane was bouncing so much, that he could not grasp the throttle.

Full Narrative

On April 7, 2026, about 1300 mountain standard time, a Cessna T-41B, N39ND, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Mohave, Arizona. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot had returned from a local flight earlier that morning with no anomalies noted during the flight or landing. After shutting the engine down at his residence on the airpark, he later restarted the engine for a short local flight with his grandchild in the front seat. The pilot reported that shortly after the start of the takeoff roll, the airplane began veering left and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane exited the runway, traveled through rough terrain between the runway and taxiway area, crossed a berm while bouncing, and impacted the wall of a nearby residence’s attached garage. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the forward fuselage during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that the airplane never became airborne and that the estimated groundspeed was about 30 mph or less at the onset of the loss of directional control. He further stated that although he attempted to reduce power, the airplane was bouncing so much, that he could not grasp the throttle.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T-41B
Tail NumberN39ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 F
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data