Cessna 140 accident near Homestead, Florida, May 30, 2026
On May 30, 2026 at about 2:00 pm local time, a 1946 Cessna 140, registered N77061, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Homestead, Florida (Miami Homestead General Aviati airport). It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were 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
- May 30, 2026 · about 2:00 pm local time
- Place
- Homestead, Florida · Miami Homestead General Aviati · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 140 UNDESIGNAT, built 1946 · all 140s on the register
- Registration
- N77061 · registry record · serial 11515
- Damage
- Substantial 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
- Loss of control on ground during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 5,329 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, November 19, 2025
- Maximum gross weight: 1,450 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 36, 4,001 ft by 100 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 250° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 2,600 ft
- Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
- Observation at 8:53 am from KAAF, 10 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KAAF 301353Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM BKN026 28/23 A2995 RMK AO1 SLP141 T02830228 $=
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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