Final
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Feb 11, 2026
N316VV accident at Des Moines, IA
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR — Loss of control on ground at DSM (Des Moines, IA)
DateFeb 11, 2026
Tail numberN316VV
AircraftCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · P-Mentor · SIRA
LocationDSM — Des Moines, IA
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN26LA113
Probable cause
The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
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