12) LOSS OF SPEED AWARENESS, U-FIT

Cirrus SR20 | N858SD

June 11th, 2026 | Wheelersburg, Ohio

Accident Location

  • City: Wheelersburg
  • State: Ohio
  • Latitude: 38.832169
  • Longitude: -82.842175
  • Airport ID: KPMH

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N858SD
  • Make: Cirrus
  • Model: SR20
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: No

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Paulus, Kurt William
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 76
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Private Pilot
  • IFR Rating: Yes
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: Basic Med
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: June 11th, 2026
  • Time: 10:45 AM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Initial Climb
  • Total People Onboard: 1
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No: CEN26FA222
  • NTSB Travel: Yes
  • AQP Classification: 12) LOSS OF SPEED AWARENESS, U-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Likely stall spin on departure from runway 18, climbing left turn and simultaneous flap retraction. Wreckage was found with flaps retracted. Likely flight below DMMS and loss of speed awareness.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending

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.