Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter in Nancy: 11 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 2026 at 1059 LT
Operator:
Registration:
D-FIPS
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Nancy - Nancy
MSN:
874
YOM:
1991
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was engaged in a local skydiving operation at Nancy-Essey Airport, carrying 10 skydivers and one pilot. After takeoff from runway 21, while climbing, it entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed nearby Salvador Allende Street in Tomblaine, less than 200 metres south of runway 03 threshold. The airplane was destroyed and all 11 occupants were killed, among them five instructors and five students. The airplane already completed several sorties prior to the accident.

Crash of a Boeing B-52H-160-BW Stratofortress at Edwards AFB: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jun 15, 2026 at 1120 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
60-0061
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Edwards AFB - Edwards AFB
MSN:
464426
YOM:
1960
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a local test flight at Edwards AFB on behalf of the 419th Flight Test Squadron, carrying six crew members, among them two Boeing employees, and two civil flight test engineers. Shortly after takeoff, it entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a huge explosion. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all eight occupants were killed.
Crew:
Col Gregory Watson,
Lt Col Gabriel Estrella,
Lt Col Miles Middleton,
Maj Alexander Davis,
Maj Robert Dee,
Maj Brad Hovey,
Jeromy Smith,
Christopher Rischar.

Crash of a Cessna 401B in Grand Oaks: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 19, 2026 at 0834 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N122AT
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
401B-0042
YOM:
1970
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Tampa North Aero Park Runway 32, the twin engine airplane initiated a left turn and climbed to an altitude of about 200 feet when control was lost. It crashed in the backyard of a residence located at Aldus Drive, Grand Oaks, less than 2 km northwest of the airfield. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage JetProp DLX in Capão de Canoa: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 3, 2026 at 1038 LT
Registration:
PS-RBK
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Capão de Canoa – Campo de Marte
MSN:
46-36213
YOM:
1999
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane apparently departed Itápolis in the morning and made stops in Forquilhinha and Santa Catarina before landing in Capão de Canoa to pick two passengers who need to be flown to Campo de Marte, São Paulo. After takeoff from runway 08 at Capão de Canoa Airfield, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, descended to the ground and crashed onto a restaurant, bursting into flames. All four occupants were killed.
Crew:
Nelio Maria Batista Pessanha, pilot,
Renan Eduardo Saes, copilot.
Passengers:
Déborah Belanda Ortolani,
Luis Antonio Ortolani.

Crash of a Beechcraft H18 in Coron: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 2, 2026 at 1139 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
RP-C2984
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Coron - Sangley Point
MSN:
BA-660
YOM:
1964
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Coron-Francisco B. Reyes Airport Runway 08, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. The airplane was totally destroyed and both pilots were killed. The airplane was en route to Sangley Point Airport, Cavite, carrying 63 boxes of live fish.
Crew:
Joseph Jiao, pilot,
Allan Camelon, copilot.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules in Puerto Leguízamo: 69 killed

Date & Time: Mar 23, 2026 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
FAC1016
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Puerto Leguízamo – Puerto Asís
MSN:
5014
YOM:
1984
Country:
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
115
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
69
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Puerto Leguízamo-Caucayá (La Tagua) Airport on a troop transfer to Puerto Asís, carrying 117 soldiers from three platoons and 11 crew members. Shortly after takeoff from runway 10, while in initial climb, it encountered engine problems, rolled slightly to the left then descended to the ground and crashed in a wooded area located 3 km northwest of the city, bursting into flames. 57 people were rescued and 69 others were killed, 61 soldiers, six crew members and two police officers.

Crash of a Cessna 441 Conquest in Broome

Date & Time: Mar 19, 2026 at 1117 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VH-LBZ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Broome - Mungalalu-Truscott AFB
MSN:
441-0038
YOM:
1978
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 10 at Broome Airport, the twin engine airplane lost height and crashed in a mangrove. All seven occupants were injured and quickly rescued. The airplane was en route to the Mungalalu-Truscott AFB located in the Anjo Peninsula.

Crash of a Beechcraft 1900D at Boufarik AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 5, 2026 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Boufarik AFB, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed. All four passengers were injured while both pilots were killed. Three days later, two of the survivors died from injuries sustained.

Crash of a Beechcraft B200C Super King Air in Normanton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 6, 2026 at 1935 LT
Operator:
Registration:
VH-PUY
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Doomadgee - Normanton - Cairns
MSN:
BL-41
YOM:
1981
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After 4 passengers disembarked the aircraft on a flight from Doomadgee, the pilot planned to conduct a flight from Normanton to Cairns, Queensland. Shortly after takeoff from Normanton Airport's Runway 32, the twin engine airplane collided with terrain and a post-impact fire ensued. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained fatal injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan off Nabire

Date & Time: Jan 27, 2026 at 1257 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-SNS
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Nabire - Kaimana
MSN:
208B-2341
YOM:
2012
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Nabire Airport at 1254LT on a schedule service to Kaimana, carrying 11 passengers and two pilots. Two minutes after takeoff, while climbing, the crew informed ATC about a loss of engine power and was cleared for an immediate return and landing on runway 17. Unable to do so, the pilot attempted an emergency landing and ditched the airplane into the sea, few hundred metres northwest of the airfield. All 13 occupants were rescued.