Crash of a Piper PA-31-325 Navajo C/R in Freire

Date & Time: Jan 20, 2025
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
CC-PEC
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Temuco – Villarrica
MSN:
31-7812120
YOM:
1978
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Temuco-La Araucanía Airport, the pilot encountered with an unexpected situation and lost control of the airplane that crashed in an agricultural zone located south of the airport, bursting into flames. All four occupants were rescued, only the pilot suffered injuries. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ in Ubatuba: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 9, 2025 at 1005 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PR-GFS
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
525-0663
YOM:
2008
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After landing on runway 09 at Ubatuba Airport, the pilot started the braking procedure but the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, crossed a road, hit several obstacles, caught fire and crashed upside down on the beach, bursting into flames. The pilot was killed while all four passengers, two adults and two children, were injured. At least three other people were also injured on the road. Runway 09 is 940 metres long with a displaced threshold of 380 metres, offering a landing distance available of 560 metres, which is obviously insufficient. Above that, the runway surface was wet because of rain, which remains a contributing factor.
Crew:
Paulo Seghetto, pilot.
Passengers:
Nelvo Fries,
Mireylle Fries +2.

Crash of a Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400LS in Gramado: 10 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 2024 at 0913 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PR-NDN
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Canela – Jundiaí
MSN:
42-5527040
YOM:
1989
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Canela Airport runway 24 at 0912LT on a private flight to Jundiaí, carrying nine passengers and one pilot. Weather conditions were marginal with limited visibility due to rain falls and fog. One minute later, the airplane collided with the chimney of a private house, lost height and crashed on an inn located in the center of the city of Gramado, about 3 km west of Canela Airport. The airplane was totally destroyed as well as several buildings. All 10 occupants were killed and 17 people on the ground were injured, two seriously. The pilot and owner of the airplane, Luiz Claudio Salgueiro Galeazzi, was travelling with his wife, three daughters, sister, brother in law, mother in law and two nephews.

Crash of a Cessna T207A Turbo Stationair 7 near El Montoso: 7 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 2024
Operator:
Registration:
XB-MLO
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
207-0509
YOM:
1979
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed La Parota, Michoacán, on a private trip with seven people on board. While cruising over mountainous terrain, the airplane went out of control and crashed on the slope of a wooded hill, bursting into flames. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all seven occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 340A in Muskogee

Date & Time: Nov 27, 2024 at 0008 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N5757C
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Livingston – Muskogee
MSN:
340A-0975
YOM:
1980
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a night approach to Muskogee-Davis Field, the pilot encountered engine problems. On final, the airplane lost height and collided with a Lockheed T-33 installed on metallic pylon near the airfield. Upon impact, a part of the right wing was torn off and the airplane crash landed in a field. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Crash of a Honda HA-420 HondaJet in Mesa: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 5, 2024 at 1639 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N57HP
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Mesa - Provo
MSN:
420-00033
YOM:
2016
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 22L at Mesa-Falcon Field Airport, after completing a distance of about 3,400 feet and at a speed of 133 knots, the crew decided to abort the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran, went through the perimeter fence, hit a car moving around on North Greenfield Road and eventually came to rest against trees, bursting into flames. A passenger was rescued while four other occupants, two passengers and both pilots were killed. The car's driver was also killed. The accident occurred in good weather conditions.

Crash of a Cessna 340A in Orléans

Date & Time: Oct 27, 2024 at 1145 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N38CM
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Biarritz - Orléans
MSN:
340A-0901
YOM:
1979
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Orléans-Loiret (Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel) Airport, the pilot reported problems with the left engine. Shortly later, the airplane lost height, impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area located about 2,8 km short of runway 05. All five occupants were injured.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan in Les Cayes: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 3, 2024 at 1202 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N404EC
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
404-0646
YOM:
1980
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Two minutes after takeoff from Les Cayes-Antoine Simon Airport Runway 08, the twin engine airplane entered a right turn then lost altitude and crashed in a wooded area located about one km southeast of the airfield. The airplane was destroyed and both pilots were killed. There was no fire.

Crash of a Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage in Anderson: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 6, 2024 at 0952 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N629AG
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Fort Dodge - Anderson
MSN:
46-36605
YOM:
2013
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
On final approach to Anderson-Darlington Field Airport, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure, probably because his altitude was too high. Control was lost and the single engine airplane crashed in an open field located three miles from the airfield, bursting into flames. All four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III Troutdale: killed

Date & Time: Aug 31, 2024 at 1020 LT
Registration:
N421GP
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Troutdale - Saint George
MSN:
421C-0259
YOM:
1977
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
After takeoff from runway 25 at Troutdale Airport, the twin engine airplane climbed to an altitude of 1,700 feet when the pilot was contacted by ATC about the fact that his altitude was well above the VFR altitude restrictions for the Gresham-Troutdale area. The pilot reported handling problem when the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed onto a house located in Fairview, about two km southwest from runway 07 threshold, bursting into flames. Both occupants as well as one people in the house were killed. The airplane was en route to Saint George, Utah.