Final 1 minor Jan 29, 2026

N59SE accident at Alpine, WY

American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB — Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) at 46U (Alpine, WY)

DateJan 29, 2026
Tail numberN59SE
AircraftAmerican Champion 8KCAB · American Champion Decathlon · BL8
Location46U — Alpine, WY
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseWPR26LA095

Probable cause

On May 30, 2026, a Cessna 182T, N9241E, experienced a nose gear collapse during the landing rollout at Centennial Airport (KAPA). The two occupants were uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage to the firewall and propeller. The investigation is ongoing.

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