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October 17, 2025 · Vans RV8 · N3545W
Mckinney, TX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Mckinney, TX
Aircraft
Vans RV8 (2021)
Tail Number
N3545W
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA024
On October 17, 2025, at 0921 central daylight time, an amateur-built RV-8 airplane, N3545W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near McKinney, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to local authorities, the airplane impacted terrain 1 nautical mile north of Aero County Airport (T31) in McKinney, Texas, under unknown circumstances. According to witness information, the pilot reported via radio communications that he experienced an engine issue while attempting to land. The airplane was retained for further examination.
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On October 17, 2025, at 0921 central daylight time, an amateur-built RV-8 airplane, N3545W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near McKinney, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to local authorities, the airplane impacted terrain 1 nautical mile north of Aero County Airport (T31) in McKinney, Texas, under unknown circumstances. According to witness information, the pilot reported via radio communications that he experienced an engine issue while attempting to land. The airplane was retained for further examination.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:21 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans RV8
Tail NumberN3545W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0