Crash of a Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600) in LaBelle: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 6, 2021 at 1520 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600)
Operator:
Michael Stockton
Registration:
C-FAAZ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
City
MSN:
60-0148-065
YOM:
1973
Location:
LaBelle
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from LaBelle Airport, the twin engine airplane crashed into trees located in a church garden located less than 2 km east of the airport. Apparently, the passenger survived while the pilot was killed. Engine failure was reported by the survivor.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 Marquise in Hattiesburg: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 4, 2021 at 2322 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Registration:
N322TA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Shepard AFB - Destin
MSN:
760
YOM:
1980
Location:
Hattiesburg-Bobby L. Chain
Mississippi
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Shepard AFB (Wichita Falls) on a flight to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida. En route, while descending by night to Hattiesburg-Bobby L. Chain Airport, the aircraft crashed onto a house located about 3 km short of runway 13. The aircraft and the house were totally destroyed and all three occupants and one people in the house were killed.

Crash of a Gulfstream GIV in Samaná: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 4, 2021 at 1848 LT
Type of aircraft:
Gulfstream GIV
Operator:
CentralAv
Registration:
N317MJ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1122
YOM:
1989
Location:
Samaná
Samaná
Country:
Dominican Republic
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing the pilot, sole on board.

Crash of a Piper PA-46-310P Malibu in Waltreak: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 23, 2021 at 1700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-46 Malibu Meridian (Malibu Mirage)
Operator:
Mark Andregg
Registration:
N461DK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Muskogee – Williston
MSN:
46-8508102
YOM:
1985
Location:
Waltreak
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:
While in cruising altitude on a flight from Muskogee, OK, to Williston, FL, the single engine crashed in unknown circumstances on hilly terrain near Waltreak, AR. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain off South Bimini: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 16, 2021 at 2210 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Goyo Air
Registration:
N827RD
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
South Bimini – Miami-Opa Locka
MSN:
31-7652094
YOM:
1976
Location:
South Bimini
Bimini
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 10 at South Bimini-Intl Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the sea. The wreckage was found in shallow water. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger was killed.

Crash of a Partenavia P.68C Observer 2 in Bhopal

Date & Time: Mar 27, 2021 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Partenavia P.68
Operator:
Registration:
VT-TAA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bhopal - Guna
MSN:
398-07-OB2
YOM:
1994
Location:
Bhopal-Raja Bhoj
Madhya Pradesh
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Bhopal-Raja Bhoj Airport on a flight to Guna, carrying three pilots. Shortly after takeoff, the crew reported technical problems and elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in an open field located in Bishan Khedi, about 5 km northeast of the airport. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Cessna 401 in Hermosillo: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 27, 2021 at 1207 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 401
Operator:
Registration:
XB-HSW
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Hermosillo - Tucson
MSN:
401-0234
YOM:
1969
Location:
Hermosillo-General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia
Sonora
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
After departing runway 23 at Hermosillo-General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia Airport, the twin engine aircraft entered a slight turn to the right but encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck power cables and crashed in a field located about 7 km west of the airport, bursting into flames. Three passengers were seriously injured while four other occupants including the pilot were killed. Few hours later, two of the three survivors died from their injuries. The undersecretary of Economic Development of Sonora Leonardo Ciscomani seems to be the only survivor.

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Franklin

Date & Time: Mar 11, 2021 at 1515 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II
Operator:
Registration:
N80056
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
421B-0654
YOM:
1974
Location:
Franklin-Macon County
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Franklin-Macon County Airport, struck a fence and came to rest in a cornfield, bursting into flames. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a Cessna 441 Conquest II near Winchester: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 7, 2021 at 1648 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 441 Conquest
Operator:
BCD Aviation
Registration:
N44776
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Thomasville – Winchester
MSN:
441-0121
YOM:
1980
Location:
Winchester
Tennessee
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While descending to Winchester Municipal Airport, TN, the twin engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area located on Mt Keith Spring, about 10 km southwest of Winchester Airport runway 36 threshold. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage in Worcester

Date & Time: Feb 2, 2021 at 1658 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-46 Malibu Meridian (Malibu Mirage)
Operator:
Forza Management Company
Registration:
N221ST
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Martha’s Vineyard – Worcester
MSN:
46-36651
YOM:
2014
Location:
Worcester
Massachusetts
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Martha's Vineyard Airport at 1616LT outbound for Worcester, MA. On approach to Worcester Airport, the aircraft crashed in a snow covered terrain about 5 km short of runway 11. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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