N545KAHAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP B3002025-11-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
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HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP B300S/N: FL-545

Summary

On November 12, 2025, a Hawker Beechcraft Corp B300 (N545KA) was involved in an incident near Muscatine, IA. All 5 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On November 12, 2025, about 14:10 central standard time, a Cessna TU206F, N37EW, and a Hawker Beechcraft Corp B300, N545KA, were substantially damaged when they were involved in an accident at Muscatine Regional Airport (MUT), Muscatine, Iowa. The pilot and passenger of the TU206F were not injured, and the pilot, check airman, and FAA observer of the B300 were also not injured. The TU206F and B300 were operated as a Title 14 Code Of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flights. According to the pilot of TU206F, before crossing runway 06/24, he visually cleared the runway of any traffic. He then made a radio call on the common traffic advisory frequency stating that he was crossing runway 06/24 at taxiway Bravo.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA045. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N545KA.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN26LA045
Location
Muscatine, IA
Event ID
20251112201997
Coordinates
41.367889, -91.148222
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP
Serial Number
FL-545
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
B300
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
19
FAA Model
B300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VETTE COLLECT AVIATION LLC
Address
1703 AVENUE OF THE CITIES
City
EAST MOLINE
State / Zip Code
IL 61244-4172
Country
United States

Analysis

On November 12, 2025, about 14:10 central standard time, a Cessna TU206F, N37EW, and a Hawker Beechcraft Corp B300, N545KA, were substantially damaged when they were involved in an accident at Muscatine Regional Airport (MUT), Muscatine, Iowa. The pilot and passenger of the TU206F were not injured, and the pilot, check airman, and FAA observer of the B300 were also not injured. The TU206F and B300 were operated as a Title 14 Code Of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flights.

According to the pilot of TU206F, before crossing runway 06/24, he visually cleared the runway of any traffic. He then made a radio call on the common traffic advisory frequency stating that he was crossing runway 06/24 at taxiway Bravo. He stated that he did not hear any radio transmissions from the B300 before the accident.

According to the pilot of the B300, he was conducting a simulated single-engine approach for the ILS runway 24. He reported that he made a radio call on the common traffic advisory frequency after passing the final approach fix, and on short final to runway 24. During the landing roll, he saw an airplane taxiing across the runway from left to right. He attempted to avoid colliding with the TU206F by veering left. The pilot stated that he did not hear the TU206F make a radio call before crossing the runway.

The B300 impacted the empennage of the TU206F with its right wing at the intersection of runway 24 and taxiway B. The TU206F sustained substantial damage to its empennage, and the B300 sustained substantial damage to its right wing.

A video recording of the accident was gathered for further examination.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN26LA045