Piper PA-18A accident near Minden, Nevada, June 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026 at about 4:30 pm local time, a 1957 Piper PA-18A, registered N7764D, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (flare/touchdown) near Minden, Nevada (Minden-Tahoe airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was 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
- June 23, 2026 · about 4:30 pm local time
- Place
- Minden, Nevada · Minden-Tahoe · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-18A, built 1957 · all PA-18As on the register
- Registration
- N7764D · registry record · serial 18-5944
- 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
- Loss of control on ground during landing (flare/touchdown) defining event
- Attempted remediation/recovery during landing (landing roll)
- Runway excursion during landing (landing roll)
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,154 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, April 17, 2026
- Maximum gross weight: 1,750 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: MEV Minden NV at 4:15 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 34, 7,399 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 77°F (25°C), dew point 43°F (6°C)
- Altimeter: 30.16 inHg
- Observation at 9:35 am from MEV
Weather report (METAR): METAR KMEV 231635Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3016 RMK AO2
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under N7764D the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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