STEPHEN ABERLE CHIPPER CH-2A
Alva, OK, June 21, 2026
Event Information
| Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Alva, OK |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | Alva Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA230 |
| Event ID | 20260624203234 |
Aircraft
| Make | STEPHEN ABERLE |
| Model | CHIPPER CH-2A |
| Registration # | N618SA |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to taxi the tailwheel-equipped airplane over uneven terrain while operating with limited forward visibility, which resulted in the left main landing gear entering a hole.
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.