Lancair IV-P Crashes Near Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth, Texas
Reference image of a Lancair IV-P; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-10-07
Local time
09:50
Location
near Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth, Texas
Aircraft
Lancair IV-P
People on board
1
Reported injuries
unknown
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On October 7, 2026, a Lancair IV-P crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth, Texas at approximately 9:50 a.m. local time. The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a Lancair IV-P. Details about the flight origin and destination have not been disclosed.
Emergency response
Emergency responders arrived at the crash site to provide assistance. Information about injuries or the pilot’s condition has not been released.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the accident. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates as they become available.
What officials and reports have confirmed
Lancair IV-P crashed near Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth, Texas on October 7, 2026 [1]