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October 5, 2025 · Lancair 320 · N431M

Huron, IN

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Huron, IN
Aircraft
Lancair 320 (1993)
Tail Number
N431M
Operator
B & B Flying
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN26LA008

On October 4, 2025, about 2130 central daylight time, a Lancair 320 airplane, N431M, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Huron, Indiana. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that during cruise flight at 4,500 ft, the engine stopped producing power without any warning. He attempted to restore engine power by increasing the mixture control to the fully rich position, adjusting the throttle position, and turning on the electric fuel pump. He was unable to maintain altitude and executed a forced landing into trees. The airplane was destroyed when it impacted trees. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On October 4, 2025, about 2130 central daylight time, a Lancair 320 airplane, N431M, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Huron, Indiana. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that during cruise flight at 4,500 ft, the engine stopped producing power without any warning. He attempted to restore engine power by increasing the mixture control to the fully rich position, adjusting the throttle position, and turning on the electric fuel pump. He was unable to maintain altitude and executed a forced landing into trees. The airplane was destroyed when it impacted trees. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLancair 320
Tail NumberN431M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorB & B Flying
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 59 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time21:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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