Final 1 serious Sep 13, 2025

N139SB crash at Cave Junction, OR

Briseno Samuel KOLB FIREFLY — Hard landing at 3S4 (Cave Junction, OR)

DateSep 13, 2025
Tail numberN139SB
AircraftBriseno Samuel KOLB FIREFLY
Location3S4 — Cave Junction, OR
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseWPR25LA287

Probable cause

The non-certificated pilot's improper landing flare in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.

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