Accident Brief DA-NWS-30222

Lancair IV-P Crashes Near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth, Texas on October 7, 2026

Lancair IV-P reference aircraft photograph
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.
Status Investigation Ongoing Updated Oct 8, 2026
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This report is compiled from the cited public sources and updated when verified information becomes available.

Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.

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 aircraft crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth, Texas, at approximately 9:50 a.m. local time. The pilot was the only person on board. Details about the cause and circumstances of the crash have not yet been released.

Aircraft and flight information

The aircraft involved was a Lancair IV-P, a high-performance homebuilt aircraft. The pilot was the sole occupant. No information about the flight origin or destination has been disclosed.

Emergency response

Emergency personnel responded to the crash site near Hicks Airfield. The condition of the pilot has not been confirmed publicly.

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 around 9:50 a.m. [1]
  • Only the pilot was on board. [1]
  • The FAA and NTSB are investigating, with NTSB leading. [1]

Accident and investigation timeline

  1. 2026-10-07 09:50: Lancair IV-P crashed near Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth, Texas. [1]

What remains unknown

  • Pilot condition and injuries
  • Flight origin and destination
  • Cause of the crash

Investigating agencies: FAA, NTSB.

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