Summary
On December 31, 2025, a Nanchang China CJ-6A (N559TX) was involved in an accident near Burnet, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA076. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N559TX.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN26LA076
Location
Burnet, TX
Event ID
20260106202249
Coordinates
30.743125, -98.236565
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
CJ-6A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CJ-6A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KELLEY RICHARD E
Address
442 FLIGHTLINE DR
City
SPRING BRANCH
State / Zip Code
TX 78070
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN26LA076