SINCLAIR PETE LANCAIR ES
Youngstown, OH, June 8, 2026
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Youngstown, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | Youngstown Elser Metro Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA237 |
| Event ID | 20260611203165 |
Aircraft
| Make | SINCLAIR PETE |
| Model | LANCAIR ES |
| Registration # | N398S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an approach lighting system.
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.