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Fatal Weight Shift Trike Accident Near Columbus, Nebraska (N223CL)

Columbus, NE, United States

On September 2, 2024, an APEX CROSS-5X (registration N223CL) was involved in an aviation accident near Columbus, NE. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

On September 2, 2024, an Apex Cross-5X weight shift trike, N223CL, was substantially damaged after impacting a garage near Columbus, Nebraska. The pilot, who lacked FAA certificates, sustained fatal injuries.

Incident Overview and Location Details On September 2, 2024, at approximately 1215 central standard time, an Apex Cross-5X weight shift trike, N223CL, was involved in a fatal accident near Columbus, Nebraska. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the incident. The flight was being conducted as a personal operation under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 91. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the crash. The trike had been purchased by the pilot on August 15, 2024, according to the previous owner. FAA records indicated that the pilot did not hold any pilot certificates or ratings at the time of the accident.

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