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Glasair GlaStar near Beaumont, TX — 2026-02-07

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Date
2026-02-07
Location
Beaumont, TX, USA
Airport
BPT
Aircraft
Glasair GlaStar
Registration
N789BM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

NTSB has not published a probable cause for this accident yet. Preliminary reports describe what happened; the cause is determined later, often 12–24 months after the event.

NTSB narrative

On February 6, 2026, about 1810 central standard time, an experimental Glasair GlaStar airplane, N789BM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Beaumont, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported a loss of engine oil pressure about six miles from the intended destination airport. The engine started running rough and losing power. He executed a landing to a taxiway at the destination airport. However, the airplane began to porpoise on landing. It subsequently overran the taxiway and impacted a fence. The airframe sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. The airplane was recovered to a secure hangar at the airport. A postaccident engine examination is planned.

Preliminary NTSB coding

  • Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail · Initial climb
View NTSB preliminary report

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