Nanchang CJ-6A, N559TX, accident occurred on December 31, 2025, at Burnet Municipal Airport/Kate Craddock Field (BMQ/KBMQ), Burnet, Texas

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N559TX

- History of Flight:
On December 31, 2025, at about 1602 local time, a privately-registered Nanchang CJ-6A, N559TX, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an accident at Burnet Municipal Airport/Kate Craddock Field (BMQ/KBMQ), Burnet, Texas. The pilot sustained serious injuries.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft unexpectedly became airborne during start up and the pilot jumped onto the wing and struck a fence." Local police reported that the airplane struck a fence on the west side of the airport, and that the pilot was transported to a nearby hospital.

Pitts S-1 Special, N401MS, accident occurred on December 31, 2025, at Southern Illinois Airport (MDH/KMDH), Carbondale/Murphysboro, Illinois

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N401MS

- History of Flight:
On December 31, 2025, at about 1610 local time, a Pitts S-1 Special, N401MS, "Registration Pending", sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Southern Illinois Airport (MDH/KMDH), Carbondale/Murphysboro, Illinois. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The local flight originated from KMDH.

According to the FAA: "Aircraft engine failed on climb out from a low approach and crashed near the approach end of the runway."

Steen Skybolt, N453DB, accident occurred on December 31, 2025, at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport (GOK/KGOK), Guthrie, Oklahoma

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N453DB

- History of Flight:
On December 31, 2025, at about 1700 local time, a privately-registered Steen Skybolt, N453DB, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport (GOK/KGOK), Guthrie, Oklahoma. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.

The FAA reported that the left gear collapsed after landing.

Maule M-5-235C Lunar Rocket, N56500, accident occurred on January 1, 2026, in Jay Em, Wyoming

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N56500

Photo: Time Mandese 2

- History of Flight:
On January 1, 2026, at about 1000 local time, a privately-registered Maule M-5-235C Lunar Rocket, N56500, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Jay Em, Wyoming. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft landing in a field and flipped over." The pilot reported to a news reporter that "the field was a good place to land until he hit something while rolling to a stop and flipped it over."

Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300E, N254TX, incident occurred on December 31, 2025, at Richmond International Airport/Byrd Field (RIC/KRIC), Richmond, Virginia

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N254TX

- History of Flight:
On December 31, 2025, at about 2048 local time, an Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300E jet, N254TX, registered to TransMedics Inc out of Belgrade, Montana, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Richmond International Airport/Byrd Field (RIC/KRIC), Richmond, Virginia. The two pilots and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR), Grand Rapids, Michigan, at 1910 LT, and was destined to KRIC.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft was struck on the left wing while parked on the ramp by a passenger vehicle, pilots and passengers were in the process of exiting."

Mooney M20K, N1167Y, incident occurred on January 1, 2026, at Augusta Municipal Airport (3AU), Augusta, Kansas

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N1167Y

- History of Flight:
On January 1, 2026, at about 1628 local time, a privately-registered Mooney M20K, N1167Y, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Augusta Municipal Airport (3AU), Augusta, Kansas. There were no injuries. The local flight originated from 3AU at 1619 LT.

The FAA reported that: "Aircraft conducting touch and go landings, and post flight inspection revealed evidence of a prop strike." ADS-B data shows the airplane on short final to runway 18. Weather conditions at the time were unremarkable with calm wind.

On December 1, 2024, the airplane suffered a go-around incident at Stigler Regional Airport (KGZL), Stigler, Oklahoma. The FAA reported at the time: "The aircraft was landing on runway 35 when the pilot attempted a go-around. The pilot pulled the gear up, then decided to land but the gear did not fully extend."

Piper PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow II, N15744, incident occurred on December 31, 2025, near Hot Springs, Arkansas

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N15744

- History of Flight:
On December 31, 2025, at about 1213 local time, a Piper PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow II, N15744, was not damaged in a forced landing near Hot Springs, Arkansas. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The cross-country personal flight originated from Murray-Calloway County Airport (CEY/KCEY), Murray, Kentucky, at 1001 LT, and was destined to Hot Springs-Memorial Field (HOT/KHOT), Arkansas.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced engine issues and landed on a highway."