Wells Aircraft

09/03/2026

Sure proud of the Branson West Team! You rock at Table Rock!

09/03/2026

What an Honor to Host the OPORD-27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds" Reunion with a Huey Helicopter rides at Wells Aircraft Branson West FBO today. Congrats Shawna Rogers for all the hard work leading up to today! More Pictures Coming.

09/01/2026

Way to fly Jay!

08/31/2026

Outstanding achievements! Wonderful to support the visitors you bring to the airport. 

For the second consecutive year, Prairie Dunes has been ranked No. 13 in The LINKS 100, a ranking of the world’s top 100 golf courses determined exclusively by members of the world’s leading golf course architecture societies.

This recognition is a reflection of the timeless design of Perry and Press Maxwell, the natural beauty of the Kansas dunes, and the incredible work of our Turf Team who care for this course every day.

Their dedication, attention to detail and commitment to preserving the character of our course help make this place what it is. We’re incredibly proud of the team behind the scenes who keep all 18 holes looking and playing their best.

Thank you to LINKS Magazine and the architects who continue to recognize Prairie Dunes among the very best in the world.

https://linksmagazine.com/the-links-100/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=welcome2

08/22/2026

Mike had a winning night! Hope everyone got to go watch him win!

08/21/2026

This is just sad and makes me sick to my stomach. Accidents happen but wish it wasn’t to this beauty. It was reported one injured but doing well. That’s a blessing. It was widely reported pilot departed a closed runway. As with many early reports, that is incorrect. The runway did have a notam that is was shortened because of construction on one end.

08/20/2026

Under way in Kansas City! Your Airport Management Team from Branson West is here! 4 State Airport Conference.

08/01/2026

If everyone remembers a few months ago this drop in to Hutchinson! Looks like the final FAA and NTSB report. Plane was totaled and awaiting salvage company to come removed from Wells Aircraft.

N32F Lockwood Air Cam Hutchinson, Kansas

May 20, 2026, 18:03 Local

2 No Injuries

Pilot Flight Time:
CPL - 5473 hours (Total, all aircraft), 376 hours (Total, this make and model)

The pilot reported that the twin-engine experimental airplane departed on a cross-country flight with a full fuel load (28 gallons). After takeoff, he observed that the airplane had a 52 mph tailwind which resulted in a 150 mph ground speed at his cruise altitude of 11,500 ft. The pilot planned to make a fuel stop, but he recalculated the fuel required based on the airplane’s ground speed and concluded that the airplane could reach his intended destination for the day. The pilot reported that the airplane’s expected fuel consumption rate, for both engines combined, was 6 to 10 gallons per hour. The pilot reported that he expected the airplane would have 2 to 3 gallons of fuel remaining when he reached the intended destination.

About 2.5 hours after departure, and about 15 minutes from the destination airport, the left and right fuel tank gauges displayed about ¼ tank remaining (3.5 gallons each). However, about 5 to 10 minutes later, the pilot noticed that the fuel level remaining in the tanks decreased rapidly.

The pilot reported that both engines lost all power due to fuel exhaustion before the airplane reached the intended airport, and that he conducted a forced landing to a muddy field. Upon landing, the left wheel fl**ge separated, and the fuselage and left wing were substantially damaged. The pilot admitted that the airplane did not have sufficient fuel to complete the flight, and there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings:
Inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

07/27/2026

Looking like some progress to our new neighbor to the east!  Salt Lick Golf and Hunting Resort, looking forward to the growth and additions!

07/23/2026

How exciting! From one long-time airline pilot to another, CW has found its new home. It made it safely to its new hangar, and Jeff and John wasted no time removing the orange waves! Wishing you both many happy years with this beautiful aircraft. Enjoy, Jeff and John!