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Monday the 14th of April, 2025
3 people killed, 1 injured by plane crash near major South Florida highway
By — Stephany Matat, Associated Press
By — Curt Anderson, Associated Press
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Three people were killed and one was injured when a small plane crashed Friday morning in South Florida near a major interstate highway and pushed a car onto railroad tracks, officials said.
Boca Raton Fire Rescue assistant chief Michael LaSalle said the plane crash that killed all three people on board emitted a fireball when it hit the ground, injuring a person in a nearby car. LaSalle said several roads near the Boca Raton Airport will remain closed near Interstate 95.
The Federal Aviation Administration identified the plane as a Cessna 310 with three people on board. It went down about 10:20 a.m. after departing from Boca Raton Airport bound for Tallahassee, the FAA said in an email.
Fire officials told the South Florida Sun Sentinel that the aircraft appeared to have pushed a car onto the railroad tracks, leading to the tracks’ closure.
Josh Orsino, 31, said he was stopped at a red light at a nearby overpass when he heard a loud explosion and saw a huge fireball come toward him.
“We’re just sitting there, and I see the palm trees start catching on fire,” Orsino said. “I thought it was an oil rig or a car crash type thing.”
Orsino said everyone was honking and trying to get off the overpass, not sure if it was going to collapse.
“So I didn’t know if the fire was going to come towards the vehicles, I mean, my first instinct was like, I got to get off this bridge. I’m getting out of here,” Orsino said.
Miguel Coka, 51, who works near the Boca Raton airport, said he is used to seeing planes flying low as they prepare to land. But this time, he and his colleagues noticed something was off.
“There was a rumble and everyone in the building felt it,” he said when the plane crashed. “We are all shocked.”
He captured the smoke and flames from the crash from his office balcony on video.
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer said the investigation was just beginning.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm that a plane crash occurred earlier today within our community. At this time, details are still emerging, and we are working closely with emergency responders and authorities,” Singer said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event. We ask for patience and respect for the families involved as investigations continue.”
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating, with the NTSB leading the probe.
NTSB officials arrived at the scene Friday afternoon and began collecting evidence and taking photos as part of their preliminary investigation. The plane wreckage will be taken to a salvage facility in Jacksonville for further investigation. The NTSB will release a preliminary report in 30 days, followed by a final report with the likely cause of the crash in 12 to 24 months.
The small plane crashed in South Florida a day after a New York City sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five Spanish tourists.
Federal officials have tried to reassure travelers that flying is the safest mode of transportation, and statistics support that. But aircraft collisions and near-misses have been drawing more scrutiny.
A midair collision killed 67 people near Washington in January. An airliner clipped another in February while taxiing at the Seattle airport. In March, an American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver, sending 12 people to the hospital.
Associated Press producer Beatrice Dupuy contributed to this report from New York.
Tragic Plane Crash in Copake, New York Claims Six Lives
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Location: Near Copake, Columbia County, New York
Aircraft: Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire
Registration: N635TA
Operator: Dynamic Spine Solutions LLC
A Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire aircraft crashed near Copake, New York, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the tragic loss of all six people on board. The aircraft was En route from White Plains–Westchester County Airport (KHPN) in New York to Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) in Massachusetts when the incident occurred.
Initial reports suggest the pilot was attempting to divert to Columbia County Airport (1B1) near Hudson, NY, shortly before the crash. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene after reports of a downed plane around 12:05 PM local time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially stated there were two occupants aboard, but later confirmed that six individuals were on the aircraft.
The Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire, a twin-engine turboprop manufactured in 1985, was registered to Dynamic Spine Solutions LLC. The flight path and transponder data, available via ADS-B tracking services, show the aircraft’s final moments as it approached the Copake area.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA are expected to launch a full investigation into the cause of the crash. At this time, information is based on preliminary news and unofficial sources.
Sources:
CBS 6 Albany
WNYT NewsChannel 13
ABC News
FAA Aircraft Registry
FlightAware
ADSB Exchange Flight Data
We at Airspace News will continue to follow this developing story as more information becomes available.
https://www.airspacenews.com/2025/04/tragic-plane-crash-in-copake-new-york.html
Father, grandparents of MTSU student-athlete killed in Tennessee plane crash
by Jerry Craft
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Three people are confirmed dead following a small plane crash Friday in Tennessee.
The crash happened in the Ocoee Ranger District of the Cherokee National Forest near Chattanooga.
Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management said the McGhee Tyson Airport Air Traffic Control Tower contacted Polk County 911 Friday afternoon after a Mooney M20 aircraft disappeared from radar.
Emergency crews from several Tri-State Mutual Aid agencies including the Cleveland Fire Department were dispatched to the Tellico Reliance Road area around 2:23 p.m.
Rescue teams entered the forest near the plane’s last known location and discovered the wreckage at 4:54 p.m. All three individuals on board were found deceased.
The victims have been identified as the father and grandparents of Middle Tennessee State University student-athlete Carter Maneth. Middle Tennessee Athletics released a statement.
“We are heartbroken to share that the family of men's golfer Carter Maneth was tragically involved in a plane crash on Friday afternoon in the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County on their way to the Tar Heel intercollegiate. Carter's father and grandparents, who were on board, did not survive. Our hearts are with Carter and his loved ones during this unimaginable time. We are keeping him and his family in our thoughts and prayers, and we ask the Blue Raider community to do the same.”
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash.
https://newschannel9.com/news/local/three-dead-after-plane-crash-in-polk-county-forest
Plane crashes outside of Justin, officials say
By Adam Fullerton
The Brief
- A plane crashed outside of Justin on Friday night.
- Justin Fire and Texas DPS are at the scene.
- Officials have not shared the status of the people on board.
JUSTIN, Texas - Emergency crews are at the scene of a plane crash outside of Justin on Friday night.
Justin plane crash
What we know:
The Justin Fire Department responded to the 2019 Saberwing Lightsport crash outside of city limits, near the Propwash Airport at approximately 7:10 p.m.
Multiple investigations are underway, according to the Justin Fire Department.
The Federal Aviation Administration, Texas DPS, Denton County Sheriff's Office, Denton County Fire Marshal's Office, Justin Police Department and Justin Fire Department are all working the scene.
Residents are being told to avoid the area.
What we don't know:
FOX 4 is working to learn details about the crash, including how many people were on board and their status.
What they're saying:
"We are actively working to gather more information and ensure the safety of those in the surrounding area," said Matthew Mitchell, Fire Chief. "Our thoughts are with those involved and their families."
Airplane Accident at Crossville Memorial Airport Saturday Morning, No Immediate Reports of Injuries
By Peg Broadcasting News
UPDATE 4/12/25 10:39 AM
Emergency crews were dispatched to the Crossville Memorial Airport Saturday morning for an airplane accident. A Cessna Citation, which had left Morgantown, West Virginia Saturday morning, was attempting to land shortly before 8am in Crossville, when the brakes apparently locked up. The aircraft skidded off the runway. The plane was reportedly only three weeks old. There were 5 people onboard and no injuries were immediately reported.
At 8:42am the Crossville/Cumberland Emergency Management Agency released a statement that Crossville Fire, Crossville PD, Cumberland County Fire Dept., Cumberland County EMS and Cumberland County EMA were on the scene.
Motorists on Hwy 70 E/Sparta Hwy should be on the alert for emergency personnel going to and from the scene.
Original Story:
Emergency crews were dispatched to the Crossville Memorial Airport Saturday morning for an airplane accident. At 8:42am the Crossville/Cumberland Emergency Management Agency released a statement that Crossville Fire, Crossville PD, Cumberland County Fire Dept., Cumberland County EMS and Cumberland County EMA were on the scene. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Motorists on Hwy 70 E/Sparta Hwy should be on the alert for emergency personnel going to and from the scene.
https://1025wowcountry.com/2025/04/12/29942/
NTSB Final Report: Remos Aircraft GMBH Gemini Remos G-3/600
Upon Touchdown, The Right Wing Impacted The Water, Spinning The Airplane, And Collapsing The Right Float
Location: Atwell, New York Accident Number: ERA24LA401
Date & Time: September 29, 2024, 09:00 Local Registration: N5625T
Aircraft: Remos Aircraft GMBH Gemini Remos G-3/600 Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Dragged wing/rotor/float/other Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis: The pilot reported that he performed a preflight inspection of the float-equipped airplane. After engine start, warm up, and taxi, he began his takeoff roll from the lake. The pilot said the airplane took longer than normal to take off and once he was airborne his airspeed was only about 40-45 miles per hour. When he lowered the nose of the airplane to gain airspeed, the “right wing started to wave up and down,” consistent with a stall. The pilot attempted to land straight ahead on the lake, but upon touchdown, the right wing impacted the water, spinning the airplane, and collapsing the right float. During the impact sequence the outboard portion of the left wing was impact-separated, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Therefore, it is most likely that the pilot did not obtain the proper airspeed or angle of attack on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
Probable Cause and Findings: The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be -- The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control on takeoff.
FMI: www.ntsb.gov
NTSB Final Report: Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta
The Flight Instructor’s Failure To Implement The Correct Action For Low Rotor RPM Recovery
Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Accident Number: ANC24LA039
Date & Time: May 30, 2024, 07:54 Local Registration: N333PJ
Aircraft: Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Ground collision Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional
Analysis: The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were practicing high density altitude training. The pilot receiving instruction made several landings to a pinnacle approved for practice landings by the flight school which was located at about 5,500’ ft msl. The flight instructor decided to try a new landing site, which was not approved by the flight school, located at 6,500’ ft msl. On their second approach to the new landing area the rotor RPM began to decay, the flight instructor took the controls, he pushed forward on the cyclic to attempt to go around and added power, increasing collective. The instructor’s control inputs resulted in the main rotor rpm’s continued decrease. The helicopter impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and tail boom. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings: The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be -- The flight instructor’s failure to implement the correct action for low rotor RPM recovery.
FMI: www.ntsb.gov
NTSB Final Report: Piper PA31
Pilot's Continuation Of An Unstabilized Approach And His Failure To Monitor The Aircraft's Altitude And Airspeed...
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Accident Number: ANC24LA074
Date & Time: August 5, 2024, 11:58 Local Registration: N9FW
Aircraft: Piper PA31 Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Dragged wing/rotor/float/other Injuries: 5 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Scheduled
Analysis: The pilot reported that, after entering the traffic pattern before landing, the local tower controller asked him if he could accept a short approach to the arriving runway to accommodate other arriving traffic, and the pilot accepted. As the pilot maneuvered the airplane from the base leg to final approach, he allowed the airplane to descend below the intended glidepath, and he inadvertently allowed the airplanes airspeed to decay. As the airplane passed over the runway threshold, it rolled to the left, and the left wing struck the runway. The pilot momentarily aborted the landing but landed the airplane on a gravel covered airstrip, which was straight ahead and a short distance away. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings: The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be -- The pilot's continuation of an unstabilized approach and his failure to monitor the aircraft's altitude and airspeed during the approach, resulting in a loss of control.
FMI: www.ntsb.gov
Today in History
49 Years ago today: On 14 April 1976 An YPF Hawker Siddeley HS-748 crashed near Cutral-Có,Argentina, following a failure of the right-hand wing, killing all 34 occupants.
Date: Wednesday 14 April 1976
Time: 16:25
Type: Avro 748-105 Srs. 1
Owner/operator: Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales
Registration: LV-HHB
MSN: 1540
Year of manufacture: 1962
Total airframe hrs: 25753 hours
Cycles: 24130 flights
Engine model: Rolls-Royce Dart 514
Fatalities: Fatalities: 34 / Occupants: 34
Other fatalities: 0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category: Accident
Location: 35 km N of Cutral-Có , NE - Argentina
Phase: En route
Nature: Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi
Departure airport: Rincón de Los Sauces Airport, NE (RDS/SAHS)
Destination airport: Cutral Airport, NE (CUT/SAZW)
Investigating agency: AIB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
An YPF Hawker Siddeley HS-748 crashed near Cutral-Có,Argentina, following a failure of the right-hand wing, killing all 34 occupants.
The Avro 748 aircraft, named "Ciudad de Corrientes", was making a staff-transfer flight for the Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales (YPF) State Enterprise. It began in Cutral-Có at 14:00 and the aircraft landed 40 minutes later on a Company landing strip in Rincón de Los Sauces. The aircraft took off at 15:55 for Cutral-Có again with 31 passengers and 3 crew.
At 16:23 the crew contacted Cutral-Có and asked for information on the local state of the weather and estimated landing at 16:33. At an altitude of about 4000 feet the starboard wing failed, followed by separation of the starboard tailplane. The remainder of the plane corkscrewed and crashed.
PROBABLE CAUSE; "The accident was the result of detachment of the right hand wing in normal flight, through structural failure of the wing in the area between stringers 3 and 12 and in the area of the engine outer rib.
Within the area indicated, one may identify among the origins of the fatigue the reinforcing plate, and especially, the holes in it for rivets.
The cause of these fatigue cracks, since the material of which they were made was satisfactory, must be attributed to stress concentration in the area concerned due to geometry of the design, these cracks becoming critical sooner than had been estimated. The cracks remained undetected and became critical because the manufacturer's inspection programme for the area concerned was insufficiently precise and made it possible for the operator not to detect and correct them in time."
