ELA ELA10
Morris, IL — December 23, 2025
Event Information
| Date | December 23, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA081 |
| Event ID | 20260106202261 |
| Location | Morris, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.42475, -88.41867 |
| Airport | Morris Municipal Airport / Jam |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ELA |
| Model | ELA10 |
| 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 |
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.