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March 24, 2026 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG NO Series · N351L

Galveston, TX

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Galveston, TX
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG NO Series (2019)
Tail Number
N351L
Operator
Leadership in Flight Training Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA145

The pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor of a single engine low wing airplane were completing a preflight engine run-up in the designated run-up area. The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped biplane after landing was cleared by the tower controller to taxi to the company hangar. The pilot of the biplane stated that while taxiing, he failed to make S-turns to improve his forward visibility due to the tailwheel configuration. The pilot of the biplane reported that he never saw the other airplane until making contact. The flight instructor stated that by the time they saw the biplane, there was not enough time to take evasive action before impact. The low wing airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, and the biplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right wing and wing struts. Both airplanes’ pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with their corresponding airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility.

Full Narrative

The pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor of a single engine low wing airplane were completing a preflight engine run-up in the designated run-up area. The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped biplane after landing was cleared by the tower controller to taxi to the company hangar. The pilot of the biplane stated that while taxiing, he failed to make S-turns to improve his forward visibility due to the tailwheel configuration. The pilot of the biplane reported that he never saw the other airplane until making contact. The flight instructor stated that by the time they saw the biplane, there was not enough time to take evasive action before impact. The low wing airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, and the biplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right wing and wing struts. Both airplanes’ pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with their corresponding airplanes that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 CDT
Nearest AirportScholes International At Galve (0.2nm ESE)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG NO Series
Tail NumberN351L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLeadership in Flight Training Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs Aircraft Engine Company · R-755B2 · Reciprocating · 275 | Austro Engine · E4-A · Reciprocating · 168
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 41 · Second Class · None
Crew 3Age 18 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time10:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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