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Slew of Aircraft Damaged in North Texas Storm

A hangar was also damaged.

Ryan Ewing

Saturday, September 06, 2025

Damage in Denton, Texas, on Sept. 5 [Credit: City of Denton Fire Department]

Key Takeaways:

Strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 65 mph hit Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO) in North Texas.
Multiple Cessna aircraft sustained damage at the airport.
A hangar was also damaged.
No injuries were reported.

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“Several” general aviation aircraft were reportedly damaged Friday evening as strong thunderstorms ripped through North Texas. Photos from the City of Denton Fire Department show multiple mangled Cessna aircraft.

The damage occurred at Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO), located roughly 43 miles north of Dallas. The airport’s METAR around the time of the storm indicated wind gusts of up to 65 miles per hour.

METAR KDTO 052333Z 29037G55KT 1 3/4SM +TSRA BR SCT040 OVC070 22/21 A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND 29055/2319 WSHFT 2305 LTG DSNT N AND NW RAB20 TSB20 PRESFR P0012 T02170206

No injuries were reported, authorities stated. A hangar was also damaged.

Ryan Ewing

Ryan is Sr. Director of Digital for Firecrown's Aviation Group. In 2013, he founded AirlineGeeks.com, a leading trade publication covering the airline industry. Since then, his work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the airline industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Previously, he worked for a Part 135 operator and later a major airline. Ryan is also an Adjunct Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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