Sonex OneX | N262DZ

February 6th, 2026 | Caldwell, Idaho

Accident Location

  • City: Caldwell
  • State: Idaho
  • Latitude: 43.641
  • Longitude: -116.635
  • Airport ID: KEUL

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N262DZ
  • Make: Sonex
  • Model: OneX
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: Yes

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Just, Bayne Gerald
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 79
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Unknown
  • IFR Rating: Yes
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: Basic Med
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: February 6th, 2026
  • Time: 10:55 AM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Takeoff
  • Total People Onboard: 1
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: 11) LOTOT, U-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Reported engine failure at 300 feet, stall spin.

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.