Christen Industries INC PITTS S-2 accident near Porter Center, New York, July 17, 2026
On July 17, 2026 at about 10:11 pm local time, a 1986 Christen Industries INC PITTS S-2, registered N7RN, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Porter Center, New York (Windshear airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. 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 17, 2026 · about 10:11 pm local time
- Place
- Porter Center, New York · Windshear · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Christen Industries INC PITTS S-2 B, built 1986
- Registration
- N7RN · registry record · serial 5098
- 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
- Runway excursion during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 406.3 hours
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Runway 18/3, 3,153 ft by 60 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 240° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 50°F (10°C)
- Altimeter: 30.02 inHg
- Observation at 6:00 pm from IAG, 9 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KIAG 172153Z 24009KT 8SM CLR 27/10 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP162 T02720100 $
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Photographs from the investigation 5 pictures from the NTSB's docket, as the NTSB released them
Photograph 1 – Accident Aircraft
Photograph 2 – Damage to Empennage
Photograph 3 – Damage to Left Lower Wing and Elevator
Photograph 4 – Damage to Elevator
Photograph 5 – Damage to Left Lower WingThe 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
3 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 | Pilot's Statement | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 2 | Memorandum for Record A�� Attempted Contacts | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 3 | Investigative Photographs | PDF, 6 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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