Amateur-built ZENITH ZODIAC 650B accident near Peyton, Colorado, July 5, 2026
On July 5, 2026 at about 5:38 pm local time, a 2015 amateur-built ZENITH ZODIAC 650B, registered N452VC, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR go-around) near Peyton, Colorado (Meadow Lake 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
- July 5, 2026 · about 5:38 pm local time
- Place
- Peyton, Colorado · Meadow Lake Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built ZENITH ZODIAC 650B, built 2015
- Registration
- N452VC · registry record · serial 65-8452
- 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 in flight during approach (VFR go-around) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 130° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 45°F (7°C)
- Altimeter: 30.34 inHg
- Observation at 11:35 am from KFLY
Weather report (METAR): METAR KFLY 051735Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3034 RMK AO2 T02770073
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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Other NTSB records under N452VC the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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