Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Kwale: 11 killed

Date & Time: Oct 28, 2025 at 0830 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-CCA
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Ukunda - Kichwa Tembo
MSN:
208B-1248
YOM:
2007
Flight number:
RRV203
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Ukunda-Diani Airfield, the single engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in Kwale, some 17 km northwest of the departure airport. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 11 occupants were killed, among them 10 tourists (eight Hungarians and two Germans) en route to the Masai Mara National Park.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Ilaga

Date & Time: Aug 25, 2025 at 0942 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
PK-PPI
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Timika - Ilaga
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing on runway 25 at Ilaga-Aminggaru Airport, the single engine airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran by few metres, veered to the right and collided with a wooden guard post before coming to rest against the perimeter fence, bursting into flames. Both crew members, a pilot and a technician, escaped with minor injuries before the airplane would be totally destroyed by fire. The crew completed a cargo flight from Timika-Moses Kilangin Airport.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan near Puero Ayacucho: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jul 29, 2025
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AMB-4292
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Puerto Ayacucho – Parima B
MSN:
208B-1172
YOM:
2006
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Puerto Ayacucho Airport on a flight to Parima B, carrying eight citizens belonging to the Yanomami indigenous community and two pilots. Few minutes after takeoff, the crew encountered engine problems. The airplane lost height and crashed in a dense wooded area located 14 km east of Puerto Ayacucho Airport. Seven people were killed and three were rescued, among them the copilot.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Supervan 900 in Cross Keys

Date & Time: Jul 2, 2025 at 1723 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N716MM
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Cross Keys - Cross Keys
MSN:
208B-0746
YOM:
1999
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Cross Keys Runway 27 at 1719LT on a skydiving flight, carrying 14 skydivers and one pilot. Almost immediately after takeoff, the pilot encountered engine problems and decided to return. He completed a left hand circuit, reduced his altitude and attempted to land on runway 27 when the airplane stalled and crashed in a wooded area located near the runway threshold. The accident occurred 4 minutes after takeoff. All 15 occupants were injured, three critically.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Las Palomas

Date & Time: May 2, 2025 at 0718 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XA-UJF
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Guerrero Negro - Hermosillo
MSN:
208B-1300
YOM:
2007
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Guerrero Negro Airport Runway 30 at 0658LT on a flight to Hermosillo, carrying five passengers and one pilot. About 15 minutes into the flight, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation, reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed in an uninhabited and rocky area located in Las Palomas, some 20 minutes after takeoff. All six occupants escaped unhurt while the airplane was destroyed.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX into the Norton Sound: 10 killed

Date & Time: Feb 6, 2025 at 1516 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N321BA
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Unalakleet - Nome
MSN:
208B-5613
YOM:
2020
Flight number:
BRG445
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Unalakleet Airport Runway 33 at 1538LT on a regular service (flight BRG445) to Nome, carrying nine passengers and one pilot. The airplane continued at an altitude of 7,700 feet for about 30 minutes then the pilot reduced his altitude to 5,300 feet when radar contact was lost at 1516LT. At this time, the airplane was about 70 km from the destination airport. The wreckage was found a day later on sea ice in the Norton Sound approximately 34 miles (54,7 km) southeast of Nome. There are no survivors.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Honolulu: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 17, 2024 at 1515 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N689KA
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Honolulu - Lanai
MSN:
208B-2308
YOM:
2011
Flight number:
KMK689
Location:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 04L at Honolulu-Daniel K. Inouye Airport, while climbing, the single engine airplane entered a left bank instead initiating a right turn as instructed by ATC. The airplane then descended into the ground and crashed on a vacant building, bursting into flames. The airplane was totally destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Wat Khao Din: 9 killed

Date & Time: Aug 22, 2024 at 1457 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HS-SKR
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bangkok - Ko Mai Si
MSN:
208B-1241
YOM:
2007
Flight number:
TFT209
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Few minutes after its takeoff from Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the single engine airplane went out of control and crashed for unknown reason in a wooded area located in Wat Khao Din, some 30 km southeast of Suvarnabhumi Airport. The airplane disintegrated on impact and all 9 occupants were killed. The airplane was on a service to the Island of Ko Mai Si.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Mandeng

Date & Time: Aug 19, 2024
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-BUR
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
208B-0239
YOM:
1990
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
In unclear circumstances, the single engine airplane crashed after takeoff from Mandeng, South Sudan, coming to rest upside down in a marshy field. All four occupants were injured.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Youngstown: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 2024 at 1250 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N1259K
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Youngstown - Youngstown
MSN:
208B-0974
YOM:
2002
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was returning to its base at Youngstown-Windsor Airfield following a local skydiving mission. On approach to the grassy runway, the airplane went out of control, impacted a road and crashed below in a pasture. The airplane was totally destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.