AEROSPORT LTD IKARUS C42E
Dugway, UT, February 16, 2026
Event Information
| Date | February 16, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Dugway, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.00000, -113.00000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA104 |
| Event ID | 20260217202447 |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROSPORT LTD |
| Model | IKARUS C42E |
| Registration # | N420MS |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s mismanagement of engine power during a maximum performance, 180° climbing left turn at a low altitude that resulted in impact with terrain.
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.