What happened
At approximately 12:10 local time, a single-engine aircraft departed from Houston Executive Airport, utilizing runway 36. The flight proceeded in a northeasterly direction while maintaining an altitude of 5,000 feet. The aircraft subsequently transitioned into a standard approach toward Crockett-Houston County Airport.
Upon arriving at the destination at 12:40 local time, the aircraft landed on runway 02. As the pilot initiated braking maneuvers following touchdown, the plane drifted toward the left side of the runway. The aircraft exited the paved surface at an estimated speed of 61 knots. During the excursion, the landing gear was lost, and the plane eventually came to a stop where it ignited. The resulting fire caused the total destruction of the aircraft. The pilot sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
- The aircraft departed the runway boundaries during the braking phase of the landing.
- Loss of landing gear occurred as the plane moved off the runway surface.