Amateur-built IV accident near Camden, North Carolina, April 4, 2026
On April 4, 2026 at about 3:55 pm local time, a 2006 amateur-built IV, registered N94PT, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Camden, North Carolina. It was a public-use flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 4, 2026 · about 3:55 pm local time
- Place
- Camden, North Carolina · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built IV, built 2006
- Registration
- N94PT · registry record · serial LIV-494
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Public-use flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 04, 2026, 1155 local, a Lancair IV, N94PT, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in a forced landing on Scotland Road, Camden, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger on board sustained no injuries. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The airplane departed from Hampton Roads Airport, PVG, Chesapeake, Virginia, and was enroute to Currituck County Airport, ONX, in Maple, North Carolina. The pilot stated that about 20 minutes into the flight the engine experienced a slight decrease in power. The pilot attributed this to the throttle ‘creeping’ back, as he had experienced this issue with the engine before. After returning to the previous power setting, the power decreased again. While increasing the throttle, the engine started running rough, shook violently, made loud noises, and then suffered a complete loss of power. The pilot located a road and initiated an emergency landing. The airplane landed with the landing gear in the retracted position, which resulted in damage to the lower fuselage. The engine exhaust and propeller were damaged as well. The airplane and engine have been relocated to a secure location for further examination.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 412 hours
- Last inspection: condition inspection, June 1, 2025
- Maximum gross weight: 3,500 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: PVG Chesapeake VA at 3:29 pm
- Destination: ONX Maple NC
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 240° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 77°F (25°C), dew point 63°F (17°C)
- Altimeter: 30.25 inHg
- Observation at 11:54 am from KECG, 7 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KECG 041554Z 24010KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP243 T02500172
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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