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OA-1K Skyraider Crash-Lands in Oklahoma
Missionized OA-1K Skyraider 22-0009 (callsign ZORRO75) crash-landed near Will Rogers World Airport on October 23, 2025, and the crew walked away uninjured.
The OA-1K Skyraider (a missionized variant of the Skyraider family) bearing serial 22-0009 issued a mayday shortly after takeoff from Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City on October 23, 2025. Crew members evacuated safely and reported no injuries, according to initial field reports.
Local responders and the Oklahoma National Guard assisted with the scene, communications and a quick safety sweep. Responders found only light airframe damage and a small, quickly contained grass fire near the touchdown area; there were no reports of fuel spills or wider airport disruption.
What we know about the OA-1K Skyraider incident
This is the first reported incident involving a missionized OA-1K Skyraider since the type’s delivery in April 2025. The aircraft used callsign ZORRO75 during the sortie and was operating under serial number 22-0009 when the emergency occurred.
- Key detail: OA-1K Skyraider — 22-0009 (callsign ZORRO75) crash-landed at Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City.
Investigators on site collected initial data and coordinating agencies have secured the airframe for a technical inspection. Officials have not publicly released a cause; accident teams typically examine maintenance logs, pilot reports, telemetry and engine data before drawing conclusions.
For now, the priority remains crew welfare and a factual, safety-focused inquiry. The quick response by the Oklahoma National Guard and local emergency services limited damage and prevented escalation, and authorities described the overall impact as minor given the circumstances.
