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Pilot dies in Fort Worth plane crash
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- Fort Worth Report
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- Fort Worth, Texas, US
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- Oct 7, 2026 · 7:50 PM
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Federal authorities are investigating a plane crash in northwest Fort Worth that killed its pilot.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed a Lancair IV-P crashed near Hicks Airfield around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.
A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board, which is leading the investigation, told KERA in an email that “preliminary information indicates the airplane had engine issues, and it turned back toward the airport.”
Only the pilot was onboard. The Fort Worth Fire Department confirmed the pilot died at the scene. The FAA is also looking for any information on the individual.
An NTSB investigator is expected to arrive on the scene tomorrow. A preliminary report on the crash will be published within 30 days.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information.
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- Fort Worth Report
- Author
- Pablo Arauz Peña | KERA News
- Primary topic
- News
- Coverage
- Fort Worth, Texas, US
- Published
- Oct 7, 2026 · 7:50 PM
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