Small Plane Crash in Miami County, Ohio Critically Injures Pilot and Two Children on September 10, 2026
Reference image of a Bellanca 7ECA; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - Andrew Arch from Melbourne, Australia - CC BY 2.0.
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Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-09-09
Local time
21:20
Location
near Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
People on board
3
Reported injuries
3 critically injured
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On the evening of September 9, 2026, a Bellanca 7ECA small plane crashed near Tipp City in Miami County, Ohio. The crash occurred around 9:20 p.m. local time. There were three people on board, including the pilot and two children, all of whom were critically injured.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a Bellanca 7ECA. Details about the flight’s origin and destination have not been confirmed. The identities of those on board have not been released publicly.
Emergency response
Emergency responders arrived at the crash site promptly and provided critical medical care to the injured occupants. The pilot and two children were transported to medical facilities with critical injuries.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed the crash and is investigating the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to lead the investigation and will provide updates as they become available. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
What officials and reports have confirmed
Bellanca 7ECA crashed near Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio on September 9, 2026, at about 9:20 p.m. local time. [1]
Three people were on board, including the pilot and two children, all critically injured. [1]
