A tragic plane crash in the Texas Hill Country has claimed the life of Seren Wilson and four others, after a twin-engine aircraft went down late Thursday night near Wimberley, Texas. Authorities confirmed that all five passengers aboard the aircraft were killed when the plane crashed in a wooded area along Round Rock Road, northwest of the city.
According to investigators, the aircraft involved was a Cessna 421C that departed from Amarillo and was en route to New Braunfels National Airport when it went down around 11:00 p.m. Emergency responders from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrived shortly after the first 911 calls, but the aircraft had already been engulfed in flames upon impact. Officials confirmed there were no survivors.
The victims have been identified as Seren Wilson, Brooke Skypala, Stacy Hedrick, Glen Appling, and Hayden Dillard. Members of the Amarillo Pickleball Club confirmed the group was traveling together for an upcoming tournament, sharing a close bond built through their sport and community involvement.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion-like sound followed by a fireball illuminating the wooded terrain. Another aircraft flying in the vicinity landed safely in New Braunfels, and authorities have not yet determined what caused the crash. Federal aviation investigators are currently examining wreckage, flight data, and environmental conditions to determine whether mechanical failure or other factors played a role.
Friends and family members remember the victims as active, community-oriented individuals who shared a passion for sport, travel, and friendship. The sudden loss has left loved ones and the wider pickleball community in shock as they process the scale of the tragedy.
Disclaimer: This obituary is based on preliminary reports and publicly available information at the time of writing. Details regarding the crash and its cause remain under active investigation by aviation authorities and may be updated as new findings emerge.
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