Preliminary 2 fatal Mar 6, 2026

N2516S crash at Albuquerque, NM

Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG — Loss of engine power (total) at Albuquerque, NM

DateMar 6, 2026
Tail numberN2516S
AircraftColumbia LC41-550FG · Columbia LC-41 · COL4
LocationAlbuquerque, NM
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseWPR26FA120

Report summary

Loss of engine power (total) during approach Injuries: 2 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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