Preliminary 1 fatal Feb 14, 2026

N9424H crash at Poplar Grove, IL

Tailwind W-8 — Loss of control in flight at C77 (Poplar Grove, IL)

DateFeb 14, 2026
Tail numberN9424H
AircraftTailwind W-8
LocationC77 — Poplar Grove, IL
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseERA26FA114

Report summary

Loss of control in flight during enroute Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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