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July 22, 2026 · Mclagan William SKEETER2 · N42SK
Cougar, WA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2026
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cougar, WA
Aircraft
Mclagan William SKEETER2 (2013)
Tail Number
N42SK
Operator
Kobayashi Fumiaki
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA275
On July 22, 2026, about 1129 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built Czech Aircraft Works Mermaid Skeeter 2 airplane, N42SK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cougar, Washington. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A review of a video provided by a witness showed the airplane at a distance while flying at a low altitude, in a right banking turn. The airplane subsequently began to descend while in a right bank and impacted the water of Yale Lake. The airplane remained partially above water surface for an unspecified time before it ultimately became submerged. Recovery of the wreckage is currently pending.
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On July 22, 2026, about 1129 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built Czech Aircraft Works Mermaid Skeeter 2 airplane, N42SK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cougar, Washington. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A review of a video provided by a witness showed the airplane at a distance while flying at a low altitude, in a right banking turn. The airplane subsequently began to descend while in a right bank and impacted the water of Yale Lake. The airplane remained partially above water surface for an unspecified time before it ultimately became submerged. Recovery of the wreckage is currently pending.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:29 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMclagan William SKEETER2
Tail NumberN42SK
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKobayashi Fumiaki
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC