Preliminary information
On December 12, 2025, about 1431 central standard time, an amateur-built II airplane, registration N28MD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cresson, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that he had just completed a high-speed pass down the runway and was turning downwind when the engine began to sound and act abnormally. The rpm gauge was fluctuating. The pilot immediately turned towards the runway and performed an emergency landing. The airplane overran the runway and went into a ravine where it struck a tree which resulted in substantial damage to the wing and fuselage. The airplane will be recovered and retained for further examination.
Text from the NTSB; a preliminary report can change and names no cause. Open the NTSB docket for CEN26LA060 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 12, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Cresson, Texas
- Nearest airport
- (50F)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Amateur-built II
- N-number
- N28MD
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2006
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
Other records under this N-number
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.