Final
2 minor
Feb 21, 2026
N1020S accident at Gettysburg, PA
Hughes 269A — Loss of control on ground at None (Gettysburg, PA)
DateFeb 21, 2026
Tail numberN1020S
AircraftHughes 269A · Schweizer 269/300 · H269
LocationGettysburg, PA
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries2 minor
NTSB caseERA26LA122
Probable cause
The flight instructor’s failure to identify the excess power required to lift off from soft and muddy ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with a hangar during takeoff.
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