Crash of an Ilyushin II-76TD near Nyala: 7 killed

Date & Time: Feb 23, 2025
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
1106
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
10234 08265
YOM:
1992
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While on a support mission within Sudan, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a desert area located in the region of Nyala, bursting into flames. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire and all seven crew members were killed. According to the Sudanese Authorities, the airplane may have been shot down by RSF rebels.

Crash of a Cessna 208A Cargomaster in Codys Corner: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 14, 2025 at 1840 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N40EA
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Sebastian – Palatka
MSN:
208-0065
YOM:
1985
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While on a ferry flight from Sebastian to Palatka, the single engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a dense wooded area located in Codys Corner, Florida. The airplane was totally destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX into the Norton Sound: 10 killed

Date & Time: Feb 6, 2025 at 1516 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N321BA
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Unalakleet - Nome
MSN:
208B-5613
YOM:
2020
Flight number:
BRG445
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Unalakleet Airport Runway 33 at 1538LT on a regular service (flight BRG445) to Nome, carrying nine passengers and one pilot. The airplane continued at an altitude of 7,700 feet for about 30 minutes then the pilot reduced his altitude to 5,300 feet when radar contact was lost at 1516LT. At this time, the airplane was about 70 km from the destination airport. The wreckage was found a day later on sea ice in the Norton Sound approximately 34 miles (54,7 km) southeast of Nome. There are no survivors.

Crash of a Beechcraft 350 Super King Air in Ampatuan: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 6, 2025 at 1400 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N349CA
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
FL-349
YOM:
2002
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was engaged in a special mission on a subcontracting operation for the US Department of Defense. It crashed in unknown circumstances in a pasture in Ampatuan. All four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 in Kenarsar: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 15, 2025 at 1030 LT
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Rasht - Tehran
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training program and departed Rasht-Sardar Jangal Airport on a flight to Tehran. While flying in limited visibility, the airplane went out of control and crashed in an open field located in Kenarsar, some 15 km east of Rasht Airport. The airplane disintegrated on impact and all three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 402C near Urrao: 10 killed

Date & Time: Jan 8, 2025 at 1730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HK-2522
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Juradó – Medellín
MSN:
402C-0322
YOM:
1980
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
En route from Juradó to Medellín, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. In reduced visibility due to low clouds, the twin engine airplane impacted trees and crashed in a dense wooded area located on Cerro San José, near Urrao. The wreckage was found a day later. The airplane disintegrated on impact and all 10 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander near Sapmanga: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 2024 at 1030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
P2-SAM
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Wasu - Lae
MSN:
2197
YOM:
1986
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Wasu Airfield at 1012LT on a charter flight to Lae-Nadzab Tomodachi Airport, with an ETA at 1047LT. On board were five people, four passengers and one pilot. The passengers included a member of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) and an employee from the Housing Ministry. Few minutes after takeoff from Wasu, while cruising at an altitude of 8,000 feet, the airplane impacted trees and crashed in a wooded and hilly terrain near Sapmanga, southwest of Wasu. The wreckage was located but the access is difficult. About two days after the accident, PNG authorities confirmed that all five occupants were killed.

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 Magny-lès-Villers

Date & Time: Dec 2, 2024 at 1457 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N340GJ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beaune - Beaune
MSN:
340A-0637
YOM:
1978
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew (one pilot and one copilot) were completing a local training flight out from Beaune-Challenges Airport. In unknown circumstances, the airplane crash landed in a vineyard located in Magny-lès-Villers, about 10 km north of the airfield, bursting into flames. Both occupants evacuated the cabin and were seriously injured. The airplane was destroyed by fire.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-121A1 Xingu II in Santa Branca: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 23, 2024 at 1839 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PT-MBU
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Florianópolis – Belo Horizonte – Salvador
MSN:
121-052
YOM:
1982
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Florianópolis-Hercilio Luz Airport at 1651LT on an ambulance flight to Salvador, carrying three passengers (a doctor, a nurse and a mechanic) and two pilots. A technical stop for refueling was scheduled in Belo Horizonte. While flying in cruising altitude in reduced visibility (almost night and heavy rain falls), the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a wooded area located in Santa Branca. The airplane disintegrated on impact and all five occupants, all employees of the company, were killed.