Written by: Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers Last Updated : October 14, 2026

John Unangst, 67, ID’d as pilot killed in fiery plane crash in Fort Worth

NORTH FORT WORTH, TX – A 67-year-old man named John Unangst was the person who was killed in a fiery plane crash that happened last Wednesday, Oct. 7. 

This comes as an update in connection with our previous reporting. The National Transportation Safety Board told the Dallas Morning News that they believe Unangst’s plane, a low-wing Lancair IV-P, was experiencing engine issues prior to the collision. 

The plane crashed before catching on fire. 

NTSB is continuing its investigation into the collision.

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