Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 400 off Hua Hin: 6 killed

Date & Time: Apr 25, 2025 at 0810 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
36964
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Hua Hin - Hua Hin
MSN:
964
YOM:
2017
Flight number:
RTP964
Location:
Hua Hin
Prachuap Khiri Khan (ประจวบคีรีขันธ์)
Country:
Thailand
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a local test flight at Hua Hin Airport, carrying three passengers and three crew members. After takeoff from runway 16, while climbing, it entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in shallow water. The airplane was destroyed and all six occupants were killed, among them three pilots, two mechanics and one engineer.
Probable cause:
It was reported that the right engine failed during initial climb.

Crash of a Piper PA-60-601P AeroStar in Salzgitter: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 13, 2025 at 0940 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601)
Operator:
Registration:
D-ICEL
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Salzgitter – Hildesheim
MSN:
61-0577-7963252
YOM:
1979
Location:
Salzgitter-Drütte
Lower Saxony
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Salzgitter-Drütte Airport on a short flight to Hildesheim Airfield located 33 km east from the departure point. Shortly after takeoff from runway 07, while in initial climb, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a field. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a BAe 3212 Jetstream 31 off Roatán: 12 killed

Date & Time: Mar 17, 2025 at 1818 LT
Type of aircraft:
BAe Jetstream 31
Operator:
Registration:
HR-AYW
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Roatán – La Ceiba
MSN:
863
YOM:
1990
Flight number:
LNH018
Location:
Roatán
Islas de la Bahía
Country:
Honduras
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane took off from Roatán-Juan Manuel Gálvez Airport Runway 07 shortly after sunset. While in initial climb, it entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the sea about one km offshore. Twelve occupants were killed and five others were rescued. It is believed that the crew encountered mechanical problems after takeoff.

Crash of an Extra EA-400 in La Punt-Chamues-ch: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 17, 2025 at 1722 LT
Type of aircraft:
Extra EA-400
Operator:
BA Services
Registration:
D-EXIK
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Samedan - Roskilde
MSN:
13
YOM:
2000
Location:
La Punt-Chamues-ch
Graubünden
Country:
Switzerland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Aircraft flight hours:
870
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Samedan Airport Runway 03 at 1720LT on a private VFR flight to Roskilde. On board were two passengers and one pilot. Following a straight-in climb for about two minutes, while flying over La Punt-Chamues-ch, the pilot initiated a turn to the left to enter the Albula Valley when he lost control of the airplane that crashed near houses, bursting into flames. The wreckage was found some 6 km northeast of the airport. The airplane was totally destroyed by a post crash fire and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Given the aircraft's performance and considering the weather conditions at the time of the accident, the aircraft should have reached its maximum altitude of 7,700 feet after approximately two minutes of flight. It was determined that upon takeoff, the aircraft's total weight exceeded its maximum permissible weight by 5%, while its center of gravity was beyond the aft center of gravity limit specified in the pilot's operating handbook (POH). During refueling, a fuel leak occurred at the wing overflow valves. This leak persisted during the taxi to the runway, and the pilot was alerted by flight information services. The leak ceased before the aircraft reached the threshold of runway 03.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 525A Citation CJ2+ in Mesquite Metro: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 13, 2025 at 0733 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2
Operator:
LBL 525 CZ LLC
Registration:
N525CZ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Mesquite - Addison
MSN:
525A-0380
YOM:
2007
Location:
Mesquite Metro
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from runway 18 at Mesquite Metro Airport, the airplane continued to climb to an altitude of 950 feet in a slight turn to the right when it entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a wooded area located near Lawson and Clay Mathis roads. The airplane exploded upon impact and was totally destroyed. The wreckage was found approximately 2 km southwest from runway 36 threshold. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Omdurman: 46 killed

Date & Time: Feb 25, 2025
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Location:
Wadi Seidna AFB
Khartoum (الخرطوم)
Country:
Sudan
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
46
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Wadi Seidna AFB, in the suburb of Omdurman, northwest Khartoum area, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a residential area located near the airfield, bursting into flames. All 17 occupants were killed, among them Major General Bahr Ahmed, as well as 29 people on the ground. It is believed that the crew encountered technical problems after takeoff from the airbase.

Crash of a Beechcraft F90 King Air in São Paulo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 7, 2025 at 0720 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 90 King Air
Operator:
Registration:
PS-FEM
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Campo de Marte – Porto Alegre
MSN:
LA-105
YOM:
1981
Location:
São Paulo
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Campo de Marte Airport, en route to Porto Alegre, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation. The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed on Marquês de São Vicente Avenue, bursting into flames. The airplane was totally destroyed and both occupants, the pilot and the aircraft's owner, were killed. There were no casualties on the ground despite a public transport bus was also destroyed.
Crew:
Gustavo Medeiros, pilot.
Passenger:
Márcio Louzada Carpena.

Crash of a Learjet 55 in Philadelphia: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jan 31, 2025 at 1806 LT
Type of aircraft:
Learjet 55 Longhorn
Operator:
Registration:
XA-UCI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ambulance
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Philadelphia - Springfield
MSN:
55-032
YOM:
1982
Flight number:
MTS56
Location:
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Northeast Philadelphia Airport at 1805LT on an ambulance flight to Springfield-Branson Airport, Missouri, under callsign MTS56 (Med Jets 56). On board were two pilots, one pediatric patient, her mother and two paramedics. After takeoff from runway 24, the airplane continued to climb to the altitude of 1,650 feet. In marginal weather conditions (light rain and mist), the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed with a high rate of descent on Cottman Avenue, near Roosevelt Mall, about 4,7 km southwest from the end of runway 24. The airplane disintegrated on impact and several buildings and vehicles were destroyed. All six occupants were killed as well as one people on the ground.

Crash of a Beechcraft 1900D in GPOC Unity: 20 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 2025 at 1030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 1900D
Operator:
Registration:
5X-RHB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
GPOC Unity - Juba
MSN:
UE-429
YOM:
2002
Location:
GPOC Unity
Unity (الوحدة)
Country:
South Sudan
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
20
Circumstances:
The airplane was chartered by the Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC) to carry oil workers from the GPOC Unity Airfield to Juba. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane went out of control and crashed 500 metres from the airfield, coming to rest upside down. One passenger survived while 20 other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna S550 Citation S/II in El Volcán: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 2025 at 0811 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 550 Citation II
Operator:
Registration:
YV3561
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
S550-0109
YOM:
1986
Location:
El Volcán
Miranda
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane departed La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda Airport Runway 11 at 0809LT on a private flight, carrying three crew members. After takeoff, the crew initiated a right turn according to procedures and climbed to an altitude of 4,500 feet. Two minutes after liftoff, the airplane crashed in a hilly and wooded terrain located in El Volcán, about 8 km south of the airport. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all three occupants were killed.
Crew:
Lt Col Henner Perozo, pilot,
Lt José Almazán, copilot,
S/Maj Eduardo Rodríguez.
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