Cub Crafters FX-2 | N126C
January 27th, 2026 | Black Canyon, Idaho
Accident Location
- City: Black Canyon
- State: Idaho
- Latitude: 43.936944
- Longitude: -116.3675
- Airport ID: S78
Aircraft Info
- N Number: N126C
- Make: Cub Crafters
- Model: FX-2
- Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
- Amateur Built: Yes
Pilot Info
- PIC Name: Steadham, Roland William
- Gender: Male
- Pilot Age: 67
- Pilot Hours:
- Flight School: No
- Instructional Flight: No
- Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
- IFR Rating: No
- Pilot Error: Yes
- Pilot Medical: Basic Med
- Pilot Incapacitation: No
Analysis
- Date: January 27th, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM Local Time
- Day / Night: Day
- VMC / IMC: VMC
- Phase Of Flight: Enroute
- Total People Onboard: 2
- PIC Fatality: 1
- PAX Fatalities: 1
- Ground Fatalities: 0
- Total Fatalities: 2
- NTSB No:
- NTSB Travel: Unknown
- AQP Classification: 7a) TERRAIN COLLISION - POWERLINES, C-FIT
Probable Cause
DTSB: The DTSB determines toe Probable Cause of this accident to be pilot error, in that the pilot of the accident aircraft did intentionally fly a low level flight while following a river and struck high tension power lines. The purpose of the flight had been for scenic purposes. The powerlines were not new, and were well marked. Both occupants were killed instantly when the aircraft impacted the frozen river in a vertical profile after striking the wires.
NTSB: NONE
Recommendation
DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft accomplish thorough and proper pre flight planning for any intended low level scenic flights intended to be very close to the surface.
NTSB: NONE
DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.