Honda HA-420 accident near Amarillo, Texas, January 16, 2026
On January 16, 2026 at about 5:54 pm local time, a 2018 Honda HA-420, registered N949LL, was substantially damaged in an accident during taxi (from runway) near Amarillo, Texas (Rick Husband Amarillo Internat airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 16, 2026 · about 5:54 pm local time
- Place
- Amarillo, Texas · Rick Husband Amarillo Internat · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Honda HA-420, built 2018
- Registration
- N949LL · registry record · serial 42000100
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On January 16, 2026, at 1154 central standard time, a Honda HA-420 airplane, N949LL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amarillo, Texas. The airline transport pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that about 1.5 hours after departure and while in cruise flight, a yellow crew alerting system (CAS) message for an air data computer appeared. About 15 minutes later, a yellow CAS message for a low hydraulic system appeared. The pilot then diverted the flight to land at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, Amarillo, Texas. After landing, the airplane lost brake pressure during taxi. The pilot attempted to use the parking brake, but the brakes locked up. When he released the parking brake, the airplane lost all steering and braking capability. The pilot stated that he lost all control, the airplane’s left wing struck a parked deice truck, and the airplane came to a stop. The pilot said he powered down the airplane, and the passengers exited the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The airplane was retained for further investigation.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Ground collision during taxi (from runway) defining event
- Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) during enroute
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 892 hours
- Maximum gross weight: 10,680 lb
- Seats: 7
- Landing gear: retractable
- Operator: Rcn Aviation, LLC
The flight
- Departed from: BVX Batesville AR at 3:45 pm
- Destination: ABQ Albuquerque NM
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 4, 13,502 ft by 200 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 010° at 22 knots, gusting 30
- Visibility: 9 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 43°F (6°C), dew point 7°F (-14°C)
- Altimeter: 30.12 inHg
- Observation at 11:53 am from AMA
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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