BRISENO SAMUEL KOLB FIREFLY
Cave Junction, OR, September 13, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Cave Junction, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.10360, -123.68241 |
| Airport | ILLINOIS VALLEY |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA287 |
| Event ID | 20250918201042 |
Aircraft
| Make | BRISENO SAMUEL |
| Model | KOLB FIREFLY |
| Registration # | N139SB |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The non-certificated pilot's improper landing flare in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.