Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Glasair GlaStar, N789BM, accident occurred on February 6, 2026, at Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT/KBPT), Beaumont, Texas

  • Location: Beaumont, TX 
  • Accident Number: CEN26LA110 
  • Date & Time: February 6, 2026, 18:10 Local 
  • Registration: N789BM 
  • Aircraft: Glasair GlaStar 
  • Injuries: 1 None 
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202406/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N789BM

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.

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