Final 1 serious Dec 31, 2025

N559TX crash at Burnet, TX

Nanchang China CJ-6A — Ground collision at BMQ (Burnet, TX)

DateDec 31, 2025
Tail numberN559TX
AircraftNanchang CJ-6A · Nanchang BT-6 · CJ6
LocationBMQ — Burnet, TX
Phase of flightStanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseCEN26LA076

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.

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