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April 5, 2026 · Piper PA46 350P · N95AG

Burke, TX

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Burke, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA46 350P (1990)
Tail Number
N95AG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA159

The pilot and the flight instructor were conducting an instrument proficiency check flight. After performing two approaches and an uneventful landing at the airport, the airplane departed to perform a simulated engine out scenario under (simulated) instrument flight rules conditions. During the approach with the engine power reduced and the main landing gear extended, as the airplane approached the runway threshold, the airplane dropped “precipitously,” and the flight crew felt a hard impact on the runway. The pilot then executed a go around. The pilot noted the main landing gear indicator showed all three green lights illuminated; however, the right-side main landing gear had sheared off during the hard impact. During the subsequent landing with full flaps, the right wing impacted the runway, the airplane departed the runway to the right, and it came to rest upright on a flat grass field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. A review of meteorological data showed the likely presence of low-level wind shear at the accident site, at the time of the accident. The airplane was equipped with onboard weather capability, and the pilot reported that the flight crew did study the inbound weather before the first approach and landing at the airport. The pilot further reported that he utilized ForeFlight for his preflight weather planning. The FAA has published Wind Shear FAA-P-8740-40. This document discusses wind shear at a low altitude and states in part: When the altitude of the encounter is too low to make a recovery, or the shear itself is strong enough to overcome aircraft performance capability, the aircraft lands short. The document also discusses three ways to prevent a hazardous encounter with wind shear and states: Know wind shear is there. Know the magnitude of the change. Be prepared to correct or go around immediately.

NTSB Probable Cause

The airplane’s encounter with unexpected low-level wind shear during final approach, which resulted in a hard impact with the runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot and the flight instructor were conducting an instrument proficiency check flight. After performing two approaches and an uneventful landing at the airport, the airplane departed to perform a simulated engine out scenario under (simulated) instrument flight rules conditions. During the approach with the engine power reduced and the main landing gear extended, as the airplane approached the runway threshold, the airplane dropped “precipitously,” and the flight crew felt a hard impact on the runway. The pilot then executed a go around. The pilot noted the main landing gear indicator showed all three green lights illuminated; however, the right-side main landing gear had sheared off during the hard impact. During the subsequent landing with full flaps, the right wing impacted the runway, the airplane departed the runway to the right, and it came to rest upright on a flat grass field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. A review of meteorological data showed the likely presence of low-level wind shear at the accident site, at the time of the accident. The airplane was equipped with onboard weather capability, and the pilot reported that the flight crew did study the inbound weather before the first approach and landing at the airport. The pilot further reported that he utilized ForeFlight for his preflight weather planning. The FAA has published Wind Shear FAA-P-8740-40. This document discusses wind shear at a low altitude and states in part: When the altitude of the encounter is too low to make a recovery, or the shear itself is strong enough to overcome aircraft performance capability, the aircraft lands short. The document also discusses three ways to prevent a hazardous encounter with wind shear and states: Know wind shear is there. Know the magnitude of the change. Be prepared to correct or go around immediately.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportAngelina County (0nm W)
Runway07/2
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA46 350P
Tail NumberN95AG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6A-35 · Turboprop · 750
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 66 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 43 F
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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