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Pilot Dies in Fort Worth Plane Crash, Police Say

Federal authorities are investigating the crash after the pilot died at the scene, and a preliminary report is expected within 30 days.

  • A small Lancair IV-P aircraft crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth on Wednesday morning, killing the pilot. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m.
  • Preliminary information indicates the airplane had engine issues and turned back toward the airport, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The exact cause remains under investigation.
  • First responders reported the crash was "fully involved" in flames, with power lines down near West Bonds Ranch Road and Thatcher Road. Emergency crews cordoned off the site.
  • An NTSB investigator is expected to arrive on the scene tomorrow to examine the wreckage. A preliminary report will be published within 30 days.
  • The Fort Worth Police Department and The FAA continue investigating the crash. Only the pilot was on board, though authorities have provided no further recovery details.
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KDFW broke the news on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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