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May 13, 2026 · Craig Ellison Bearhawk FOUR · N953CN

Sandpoint, ID

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sandpoint, ID
Aircraft
Craig Ellison Bearhawk FOUR (2026)
Tail Number
N953CN
Operator
Ellison Craig
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA185

On May 12, 2026, about 1940 Pacific daylight time (PDT), an experimental amateur-built Bearhawk Four airplane, N953CN, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Olmstead Sky Ranch in Sandpoint, Idaho. The pilot was uninjured, and the passenger sustained a minor injury. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot and a pilot-rated passenger were landing at the conclusion of the second test flight of the tailwheel-equipped airplane. The pilot reported that after the airplane touched down he noticed the right brake seemed to drag, and the airplane deviated progressively harder to the right. The pilot applied rudder and left brake inputs to compensate. As the airplane slowed, it nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the rudder, wings, and wing strut. The right brake remained locked after the airplane came to rest, and during the recovery of the airplane from the runway. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On May 12, 2026, about 1940 Pacific daylight time (PDT), an experimental amateur-built Bearhawk Four airplane, N953CN, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Olmstead Sky Ranch in Sandpoint, Idaho. The pilot was uninjured, and the passenger sustained a minor injury. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot and a pilot-rated passenger were landing at the conclusion of the second test flight of the tailwheel-equipped airplane. The pilot reported that after the airplane touched down he noticed the right brake seemed to drag, and the airplane deviated progressively harder to the right. The pilot applied rudder and left brake inputs to compensate. As the airplane slowed, it nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the rudder, wings, and wing strut. The right brake remained locked after the airplane came to rest, and during the recovery of the airplane from the runway. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:40 PDT
Nearest AirportOlmstead Sky Ranch (0nm N)
Runway16/3
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCraig Ellison Bearhawk FOUR
Tail NumberN953CN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEllison Craig
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind60° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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