Accident Overview
On December 18, 2025, at approximately 1255 central standard time, a Cirrus SR22T (registration N53KH) sustained substantial damage during a runway excursion at Muleshoe Municipal Airport (2T1) in Muleshoe, Texas. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal operation. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, the airplane departed from runway 7. During the takeoff roll, at a speed of about 50 to 55 knots, the aircraft began to drift left. The pilot applied full right rudder but was unable to correct the deviation. He noted a slight vibration emanating from the landing gear. Deciding to abort the takeoff, he reduced throttle. Subsequently, the leftward pull intensified. The pilot applied full right brake and partial left brake in an attempt to stop, but the airplane continued veering left and departed the runway surface.
Runway Excursion and Damage
During the excursion, the left main wheel encountered a drainage pipe, causing the left landing gear to collapse and separate from the fuselage. The aircraft came to rest on an embankment. Postaccident examination revealed that the left wing fuel tank had been breached, resulting in fuel leakage onto the ground. The airplane was retained for further examination.
Weather Conditions
The reported wind at the time of the accident, from Clovis, New Mexico (approximately 23 miles northwest of the accident site), was 060° at 15 knots, gusting to 18 knots.
Investigation Status
The aircraft was retained for further examination to determine the cause of the loss of directional control.