Leigh Aerosystems CORP E100 accident near Douglas, Arizona, June 26, 2026
On June 26, 2026 at about 6:40 pm local time, a 2024 Leigh Aerosystems CORP E100 (powered-lift aircraft), registered N1224E, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Douglas, Arizona (Bisbee Douglas Intl airport). It was a flight test under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. 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 26, 2026 · about 6:40 pm local time
- Place
- Douglas, Arizona · Bisbee Douglas Intl · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Leigh Aerosystems CORP E100, built 2024
- Registration
- N1224E · registry record · serial AV2
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight test · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Hard landing during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3.4 hours
- Last inspection: condition inspection, June 26, 2026
- Maximum gross weight: 330 lb
- Seats: 0
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Northrop Grumman Systems CORP
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 17/3, 6,430 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 200° at 8 knots, gusting 12
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 100°F (38°C), dew point 42°F (6°C)
- Altimeter: 30.08 inHg
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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