Preliminary information
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.
Text from the NTSB; a preliminary report can change and names no cause. Open the NTSB docket for CEN26LA110 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 7, 2026
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Beaumont, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Jack Brooks Regional (BPT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Glasair GlaStar
- N-number
- N789BM
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2002
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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.