11 Feb 2026: COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P-MENTOR — Vertical Vision Flight Academy — Des Moines, IA
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot