Final 1 minor Sep 27, 2025

N26AJ accident at Stephenville, TX

Vans RV9 — Ground collision at SEP (Stephenville, TX)

DateSep 27, 2025
Tail numberN26AJ
AircraftVan's RV9 · Van's RV-9 · RV9
LocationSEP — Stephenville, TX
Phase of flightStanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN25LA399

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to ensure the canopy and the cockpit were properly secured during the hand prop sequence.

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