Crash of a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air in Southend: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 13, 2025 at 1557 LT
Operator:
Registration:
PH-ZAZ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Southend - Lelystad
MSN:
BB-1478
YOM:
1994
Flight number:
SUZ1
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 05 at Southend Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane rolled to the left then entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a grassy area nearby the runway, bursting into flames. The airplane was returning to its base in Lelystad following an ambulance flight from Athens to Southend with an intermediate stop in Pula. All four occupants, two pilots, one doctor and one nurse were killed.

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 441 Conquest in Youngstown: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 2025 at 0654 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N441LS
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Youngstown - Bozeman
MSN:
441-0342
YOM:
1984
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Youngstown-Warren Airport Runway 32 at 0653LT on a 5,5-hours flight to Bozeman, MT, carrying five passengers and one pilot. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane initiated a left turn then started to descend until it crashed in the backyard of a private property located about 2 km northwest of the airfield. The accident occurred about one minute after liftoff. The airplane was destroyed and all six occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 in Tullahoma

Date & Time: Jun 8, 2025 at 1230 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N166DH
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Tullahoma - Tullahoma
MSN:
066
YOM:
1967
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Tullahoma-William Northern Field Airport, while climbing, the airplane experienced an unknown issue, lost height, collided with trees and crashed near the airfield. Upon impact, the left wing and the empennage were torn off while the cockpit was severely damaged. Four people were seriously injured and some others escaped with minor injuries.

Crash of a Lockheed P-3CK Orion in Pohang: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 29, 2025 at 1349 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
100917
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Pohang - Pohang
MSN:
185-5213
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Based in Jeju, the airplane was dispatched at Pohang Airport to perform a local training flight consisting with touch-and-go manoeuvre. It took off at 1343LT with a crew of four on board. About six minutes into the flight, it entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Fokker 50 in Bocas del Toro

Date & Time: May 16, 2025 at 2101 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HP-1899PST
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Panama City - Bocas del Toro
MSN:
20306
YOM:
1994
Flight number:
PST982
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
35
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Panama City-Marcos A. Gelabert Airport at 2013LT on a regular schedule service (flight PST982) to Bocas del Toro, carrying 35 passengers and three crew members. The approach to Bocas del Toro-Capitán José Ezequiel Hall Airport was completed at night and the runway was wet by recent rain falls. After touchdown on runway 27, the airplane started to slid then veered off to the right. While contacting soft ground, the undercarriage were torn off and the airplane slid for few dozen metres. The right wing was sheared off while contacting a fence then the airplane came to a halt with the empennage that also separated from the main fuselage. All 38 occupants were quickly rescued and there were no serious injuries.

Ground explosion of a Boeing 737-290C in Nyala: 20 killed

Date & Time: May 3, 2025
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-CKD
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
22577/760
YOM:
1981
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
20
Circumstances:
Parked on the main tarmac at Nyala Airport, the airplane was shot down by the Sudanese Army and exploded. It was totally destroyed and all 20 occupants (90 from other sources) were killed, two pilots and 18 military personnel from the UAE. The Sudanese Government suspected the airplane to be involved in an illegal transport of military equipment and personnel for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Crew:
Cpt Michael George Oluoch Nyamodi, pilot,
Samson Ohide, copilot.
Probable cause:
Shot down.

Crash of a Cessna T207 Turbo Skywagon in Nanwalek: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 28, 2025 at 1400 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N91025
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Homer - Nanwalek
MSN:
207-0016
YOM:
1969
Flight number:
2E213
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Following a charter flight from Homer, the single engine airplane was approaching Nanwalek Airport when the pilot apparently spotted a dog on the runway and initiated a go around procedure. Shortly later, the airplane stalled and crash landed. The pilot and a passenger were killed and the second passenger was seriously injured.

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

Date & Time: Apr 13, 2025 at 0940 LT
Operator:
Registration:
D-ICEL
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Salzgitter – Hildesheim
MSN:
61-0577-7963252
YOM:
1979
Country:
Region:
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 Hawker 800XP in Fès

Date & Time: Apr 11, 2025 at 1511 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CN-TKC
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Marrakech – Fès
MSN:
258670
YOM:
2004
Flight number:
AOM500C
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing on runway 09 at Fès-Saïss Airport, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, collided with a concrete wall located 168 metres past the runway end, lost its undercarriage and both wings then made a 180 turn and came to rest. All three crew members were injured and the airplane was destroyed.