No fatalities

CESSNA T206H accident at Lewiston, ID, 18 Jan 2026

Lewiston, ID, United States

On January 18, 2026, a CESSNA T206H was involved in an aviation accident near Lewiston, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in hard, bounced landing and subsequent tail strike. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in hard, bounced landing and subsequent tail strike.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Jan 2026 CESSNA T206H accident near Lewiston, ID?

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in hard, bounced landing and subsequent tail strike.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Jan 2026 CESSNA T206H accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Jan 2026 involved a CESSNA T206H, at Lewiston, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in hard, bounced landing and subsequent tail strike.