Amateur-built Playmate accident near Green Cove Springs, Florida, July 9, 2026
On July 9, 2026 at about 3:43 pm local time, a 1999 amateur-built Playmate, registered N21JB, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (flare/touchdown) near Green Cove Springs, Florida (Haller Airpark airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. 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
- July 9, 2026 · about 3:43 pm local time
- Place
- Green Cove Springs, Florida · Haller Airpark · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built Playmate, built 1999
- Registration
- N21JB · registry record · serial 171011242
- 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
- Hard landing during landing (flare/touchdown) defining event
- Nose over/nose down during landing (landing roll)
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 212.8 hours
- Last inspection: condition inspection, August 11, 2025
- Maximum gross weight: 1,625 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 36, 2,600 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 200° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 91°F (33°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 30.13 inHg
- Observation at 12:00 pm from SGJ, 18 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KSGJ 091556Z 20006KT 10SM CLR 33/23 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP201 T03280233 $
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Photographs from the investigation 2 pictures from the NTSB's docket, as the NTSB released them
Photograph 1 – Deformation noted to aft fuselage.
Photograph 2 – Deformation noted to fuselage and left wing.The NTSB's photographs with the NTSB's captions, at screen size. Open a picture to see it full size or to report one that should not be shown.
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
2 documents, released by the NTSB on October 1, 2026. View them here, or download them; the NTSB redacts some personal details before release, and this site shows the NTSB's own titles rather than its file names.
| # | Document | What it is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTSB 6120 1 Form | PDF, 7 pages | View Download |
| 2 | Photo Array | PDF, 3 pages · our copy | View Download |
The same docket at the NTSB · documents without a copy here are fetched from the NTSB when you open them.
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