What happened
On April 12, 2025, at 10:10 CDT, a Mooney M20J, registration N5807T, was involved in an accident approximately 30 miles north of McAllen, Texas. The flight was being operated as an Angel Flight, with the pilot intending to transport two passengers from Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) to McAllen International Airport (MFE).
While descending, the pilot observed a rapid increase in engine oil temperature, which was accompanied by a drop in engine oil pressure and engine roughness. In response to these symptoms, the pilot diverted the aircraft to South Texas International Airport in Edinburg, Texas, to perform a precautionary landing. However, the aircraft lost engine power before reaching the runway, forcing the pilot to land in a field short of the landing strip. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the impact. All three occupants—the pilot and two passengers—were not injured.