Shield Ai INC V-BAT accident near Gulf Of America, GM, May 12, 2026
On May 12, 2026 at about 10:00 am local time, a 2025 Shield Ai INC V-BAT, registered N391JA, suffered minor damage in an accident during standing (engine(s) operating) near Gulf Of America, GM. It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured; 3 others were unhurt. 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
- May 12, 2026 · about 10:00 am local time
- Place
- Gulf Of America, GM · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured; 3 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Shield Ai INC V-BAT, built 2025
- Registration
- N391JA · registry record · serial 9560010
- Damage
- Minor damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Medical event during standing (engine(s) operating) defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 96.7 hours
- Maximum gross weight: 168 lb
- Seats: 0
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Shield Ai INC
The flight
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: dawn
- Wind: from 350° at 15 knots
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 73°F (23°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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