The aircraft went down about 11:03 p.m. in a wooded area off Round Rock Road near Wimberley after descending more than 5,000 feet a minute from 17,400 feet.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said all five aboard the Amarillo-to-New Braunfels flight died, while a second plane travelling nearby landed safely and no mid-air collision is indicated.
A post-impact fire destroyed the plane, and NTSB investigators are examining the pilot, aircraft and operating environment, including flight-track data, maintenance records and air traffic control audio.
With pilot error a leading cause of general aviation crashes, what systemic or human factors might have contributed to the Wimberley tragedy?
How will the NTSB’s investigation and new safety insights potentially reshape pilot training or aircraft safety protocols after this Texas crash?