Amateur-built 305A(0-1A) accident near Midland, Texas, August 29, 2026
On August 29, 2026 at about 5:23 pm local time, a 1951 amateur-built 305A(0-1A), registered N41362, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Midland, Texas (Midland International Air And 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
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 29, 2026 · about 5:23 pm local time
- Place
- Midland, Texas · Midland International Air And · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built 305A(0-1A), built 1951
- Registration
- N41362 · registry record · serial 22587
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control on ground during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, September 1, 2025
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Bird Dog N41362 LLC
The flight
- Departed from: KMDD Midland TX at 4:56 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 16R, 9,501 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 190° at 11 knots, gusting 17
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 91°F (33°C), dew point 61°F (16°C)
- Altimeter: 30.13 inHg
- Observation at 12:00 pm from KMAF
Weather report (METAR): METAR KMAF 291653Z 19011G17KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP147 T03280161 $
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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