COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P-MENTOR accident at Des Moines, IA, 11 Feb 2026

On February 11, 2026, a COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P-MENTOR operated by Vertical Vision Flight Academy was involved in an aviation accident near Des Moines, IA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.