ELA ELA10
Morris, IL, December 23, 2025
Event Information
| Date | December 23, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Morris, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.42475, -88.41867 |
| Airport | Morris Municipal Airport / Jam |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA081 |
| Event ID | 20260106202261 |
Aircraft
| Make | ELA |
| Model | ELA10 |
| Registration # | N396S |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure obtain the proper rotor rpm before applying power for the takeoff roll which resulted in a loss of control.
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.