Amateur-built EARLY BIRD JENNY accident near Lamar, Colorado, June 10, 2026
On June 10, 2026 at about 9:30 pm local time, a 2026 amateur-built EARLY BIRD JENNY, registered N522VT, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Lamar, Colorado (Lamer airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 10, 2026 · about 9:30 pm local time
- Place
- Lamar, Colorado · Lamer · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built EARLY BIRD JENNY, built 2026
- Registration
- N522VT · registry record · serial 3000-025
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: condition inspection, January 27, 2026; 135 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,250 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: KAKO Akron CO at 7:34 pm
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 250° at 10 knots, gusting 14
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 99°F (37°C), dew point 30°F (-1°C)
- Altimeter: 29.73 inHg
- Observation at 2:53 pm from KLAA
Weather report (METAR): METAR KLAA 102053Z AUTO 25010G14KT 10SM CLR 37/M01 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP000 T03671006 56026=
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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