COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P-MENTOR
Des Moines, IA, February 11, 2026
Event Information
| Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.53244, -93.65673 |
| Airport | DES MOINES INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA113 |
| Event ID | 20260211202425 |
Aircraft
| Make | COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA |
| Model | P-MENTOR |
| Registration # | N316VV |
| Operator | Vertical Vision Flight Academy |
| Owner | GOLDEN AGE N316VV LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| 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 solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
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.