Crash of an IAI-1125 Astra in Hot Springs: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 10, 2024 at 1457 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N1125A
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
51
YOM:
1990
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Runway 28R at 1346LT with five people on board. It continued to the north at FL390 then successively descended to FL370 and FL330 when the crew encountered an unexpected situation and elected to divert to Hot Springs-Ingalls Field, Virginia. On final approach, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located few km short of runway 25. The airplane was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all five occupants were killed, among them one child.

Crash of a Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage near Itapeva: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 2024 at 1038 LT
Operator:
Registration:
PS-MTG
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Campinas - Belo Horizonte
MSN:
46-36065
YOM:
1996
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Campinas-Campo de Amarais-Prefeito Francisco Amaral Airport on a flight to Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport. After takeoff, the pilot continued to the east when he apparently encountered adverse weather conditions. The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent, suffered an in-flight breakup, lost a wing and eventually crashed in a prairie located less than 3 km south of Itapeva. The airplane was totally destroyed and all seven occupants were killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-31T Cheyenne II in Tepic: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 23, 2024 at 1055 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XB-OQA
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Atizapán de Zaragoza – Tepic
MSN:
31-7620049
YOM:
1976
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Aircraft flight hours:
3600
Circumstances:
On final approach to Tepic-Amado Nervo Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a field located west of the airport, bursting into flames. The airplane was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Quest Kodiak 100 in Lorida

Date & Time: Jan 19, 2024 at 1715 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N5799
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Tavernier - Lorida
MSN:
100-0277
YOM:
2019
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Tavernaero Park in Tavernier (Florida Keys) in the afternoon on a private flight to Lorida, carrying six people. After touchdown in a grassy area, the airplane overturned and came to rest upside down. All six occupants were rescued, among them three were injured.

Crash of a Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage in Saltillo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 5, 2024 at 1149 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N6074A
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Matamoros - Saltillo
MSN:
46-36451
YOM:
2008
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
On final approach to Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport Runway 35, the single engine airplane entered a sudden left turn, impacted the ground and crashed in an open field. The wreckage was found about 200 metres short of runway threshold. The airplane was destroyed upon impact and all four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-46R-350RT Malibu Matrix in Lake Norman Airpark: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 31, 2023 at 1215 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N539MA
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lake Norman Airpark - Lake Norman Airpark
MSN:
46-92139
YOM:
2010
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Lake Norman Airpark Runway 32 at 1152LT on a local flight. After takeoff, he continued to the northwest for about 10 minutes then initiated a turn to the left and a descent back to the airfield. On short final, the single engine airplane crashed nearby a wooded area located near Adrian Lane, about 1,200 metres short of runway 14. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Gulfstream GIII off Canouan: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 2023 at 1435 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N337LR
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Canouan - Canouan
MSN:
337
YOM:
1981
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Canouan Airport at 1427LT on a local flight, carrying apparently three passengers and one pilot. About six minutes after takeoff, the airplane disappeared from radar screens and crashed into the sea two minutes later, at 1435LT. It is unclear if the wreckage was found. The airplane's operations were apparently monitored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for some time and it is believed that the pilot may have switched off the transponder after takeoff. Illegal operation suspected.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-12/45 near San Angelo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 14, 2023 at 1318 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N188PC
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Jacksonville – San Angelo
MSN:
188
YOM:
1997
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While on final approach to San Angelo-Mathis Field, the single engine airplane entered a rapid descent with a rate of 5,058 feet per minute then crashed in an open field located about 12 km south of the airport. The airplane was totally destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Socata TBM-850 in Ludington: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 26, 2023 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N850JH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Ludington - Angola
MSN:
448
YOM:
2008
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Ludington-Mason County Airport on a private flight to Angola-Tri State Steuben County Airport, Indiana. Two people leaving in Angola were on board with their two dogs. After takeoff from runway 08, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed nearby a forest. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were killed. The visibility at the time of the accident was limited due to snow falls.

Crash of a Cessna 402B in Panama City: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 24, 2023 at 1123 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N76MD
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Panama City - David
MSN:
402B-1055
YOM:
1976
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Panama City-Marcos A. Gelabert Airport Runway 01, while climbing to a height of about 300 feet, the twin engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a grassy area located about 700 metres north of the airport, bursting into flames. One occupant was killed and a second was seriously injured.