Waco Classic Aircraft CORP 2T-1A-2 accident near Clermont, Florida, August 14, 2026
On August 14, 2026 at about 1:49 pm local time, a 2022 Waco Classic Aircraft CORP 2T-1A-2, registered N621GL, was destroyed in an accident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Clermont, Florida (Seminole Lake airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured and 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
- August 14, 2026 · about 1:49 pm local time
- Place
- Clermont, Florida · Seminole Lake · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Waco Classic Aircraft CORP 2T-1A-2, built 2022 · all 2T-1A-2s on the register
- Registration
- N621GL · registry record · serial 1217
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Controlled flight into terrain or object (CFIT) during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 20 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, July 1, 2026
- Maximum gross weight: 1,800 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 18, 4,000 ft by 300 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 360° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C), dew point 79°F (26°C)
- Altimeter: 30.15 inHg
- Observation at 9:35 am from KZPH, 20 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KZPH 141335Z AUTO 36005KT 7SM CLR 30/26 A3015
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Photographs from the investigation 3 pictures from the NTSB's docket, as the NTSB released them
Photograph 1 – Scene, Front View, Showing Tree with Impact Damage
Photograph 2 – Scene, Front View, Closeup
Photograph 3 – Scene, Rear View, CloseupThe 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/operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 | PDF, 11 pages | View Download |
| 2 | Memorandum for Record A�� Telephone Interview, Pilot | PDF, 2 pages | View Download |
| 3 | Investigation Photos | PDF, 4 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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