Crash of an Antonov AN-26-100 in Utrenniy

Date & Time: Jun 14, 2024 at 1340 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
RA-26662
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sabetta - Utrenniy
MSN:
81 01
YOM:
1979
Flight number:
UT9706
Location:
Utrenniy
Republic of Yamalia
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
36
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Utrenniy Airport in marginal weather conditions, the airplane impacted the ground and crash landed about one km from the airport. All 41 occupants were rescued and transported to the airport terminal, among them three were injured including both pilots. The airplane was completing a special service from Sabetta.

Crash of a Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian in Sorriso: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 7, 2024 at 0600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)
Operator:
Ronaldo Padilha dos Santos
Registration:
PP-DUN
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sorriso - São José do Rio Claro
MSN:
46-97499
YOM:
2012
Location:
Sorriso-Aero Agro
Mato Grosso
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Sorriso-Aero Agro Airfield, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and apparently elected to return to the airport. The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent in a right turn then crashed in a dense wooded area located southeast of the city of Sorriso, bursting into flames. The airplane was totally destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air in Buckingham

Date & Time: May 20, 2024 at 1103 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Operator:
Registration:
N762MC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Buckingham - Buckingham
MSN:
BJ-16
YOM:
1980
Location:
Buckingham Field
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from runway 32 at Buckingham Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway to the left, lost its nose gear and left main gear and came to rest. Both crew members evacuated safely.

Crash of a Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian in Marianna: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 12, 2024 at 1957 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)
Operator:
Bryants Aviation
Registration:
N241PM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Pensacola - Batesville
MSN:
46-97150
YOM:
2003
Location:
Marianna
Arkansas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Pensacola Regional Airport, Florida, on a private flight to Batesville, Arkansas, with two people on board. About 1,5 hour into the flight, while cruising at an altitude of 28,000 feet, the pilot initiated a descent when control was lost. The airplane crashed in an open field located southeast of Marianna and was destroyed. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air into Lake Maracaibo: 8 killed

Date & Time: May 9, 2024 at 1548 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Operator:
Registration:
YV3296
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Maracaibo - Porlamar
MSN:
BB-885
YOM:
1981
Location:
Lake Maracaibo
Zulia
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
About 12 minutes after takeoff from Maracaibo-La Chinita Airport, while flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet, the twin engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into Lake Maracaibo. The airplane disintegrated on impact and all 8 occupants were killed. The flight was en route to Porlamar-Del Caribe-General en Jefe Santiago Mariño Airport when the accident occurred.

Crash of a Fokker 50 in Mohéli

Date & Time: May 5, 2024 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fokker 50
Operator:
Registration:
D6-AIB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mohéli - Ouani
MSN:
20335
YOM:
1997
Location:
Mohéli-Bandar es Eslam
All Comoros Islands
Country:
Comoros Islands
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
48
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 31 at Mohéli-Bandar es Eslam Airport, while at high speed, the crew decided to reject the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking process. Unable to stop on the remaining distance, the airplane overran, contacted bushes and trees, lost its right main gear and came to rest in a wooded area. All 52 occupants were rescued, among them several were injured, some seriously.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 in Palmyra: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 5, 2024 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 690
Operator:
Commander 690 BM
Registration:
N690BM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Manassas - Georgetown
MSN:
690-11311
YOM:
1976
Location:
Palmyra
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After departure from Manassas-Harry P. Davis Field Airport, Virginia, the twin engine airplane continued to the southwest, bound for Georgetown, South Carolina. While cruising at an altitude of 20,000 feet and approaching an area of marginal weather conditions, the pilot apparently elected to modify his route when the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a wooded area located in Palmyra. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 406 Caravan II in Windhoek: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 3, 2024 at 1708 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 406 Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
V5-ASB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Windhoek - Windhoek
MSN:
406-0031
YOM:
1989
Location:
Windhoek
Khomas Region
Country:
Namibia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Windhoek-Eros Airport on a local post maintenance test flight, carrying two pilots and one technician. After takeoff, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and elected to return for an emergency landing. On final approach to runway 19, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a street located in the suburb of Pioneerspark, bursting into flames. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 340A in Puerto Cabello: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 26, 2024 at 1853 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 340
Operator:
Registration:
YV3112
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Los Roques - Puerto Cabello
MSN:
340A-0794
YOM:
1979
Location:
Puerto Cabello
Carabobo
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The pilot was approaching Puerto Cabello-Bartolomé Salom Airport when he encountered technical problems. The twin engine airplane crash landed in the lagoon of La Salina located less than 2 km north of the airport. Two passengers were killed and three other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Socata TBM-850 in Raleigh

Date & Time: Apr 24, 2024 at 1008 LT
Type of aircraft:
Socata TBM-850
Operator:
Medical Air
Registration:
N228CH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Wilmington - Raleigh
MSN:
356
YOM:
2006
Location:
Raleigh-Durham
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Raleigh-Durham Airport, while on a positioning flight from Wilmington-New Hanover Airport, the single engine airplane went out of control and crashed nearby the runway. Both occupants were quickly rescued and the airplane was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the pilot was attempting a go around procedure when the accident occurred.
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