Glasair GlaStar accident near Beaumont, Texas, February 7, 2026
On February 7, 2026, a 2002 Glasair GlaStar, registered N789BM, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Beaumont, Texas (Jack Brooks Regional airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was 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
- February 7, 2026
- Place
- Beaumont, Texas · Jack Brooks Regional · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Glasair GlaStar, built 2002
- Registration
- N789BM · registry record · serial 001
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
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.
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
- Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: L83 Thibodaux LA
- Destination: BPT Beaumont TX
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Wind: from 210° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 63°F (17°C), dew point 50°F (10°C)
- Altimeter: 30.09 inHg
- Observation at 6:33 pm from KBPT
Weather report (METAR): SPECI KBPT 070033Z 21009KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3009
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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