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

Date & Time: Mar 17, 2025 at 1818 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HR-AYW
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Roatán – La Ceiba
MSN:
863
YOM:
1990
Flight number:
LNH018
Country:
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 1720 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D-EXIK
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Samedan - Roskilde
MSN:
13
YOM:
2000
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Samedan Airport Runway 03, while in initial climb, the single engine airplane went out of control and crashed in La Punt-Chamues-ch, some 6 km northeast of the airport, bursting into flames. The airplane crashed nearby houses and was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. All three occupants were killed.

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

Date & Time: Mar 13, 2025 at 0733 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N525CZ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Mesquite - Addison
MSN:
525A-0380
YOM:
2007
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:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Country:
Region:
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:
Operator:
Registration:
PS-FEM
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Campo de Marte – Porto Alegre
MSN:
LA-105
YOM:
1981
Country:
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:
Operator:
Registration:
XA-UCI
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Philadelphia - Springfield
MSN:
55-032
YOM:
1982
Flight number:
MTS56
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:
Operator:
Registration:
5X-RHB
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
GPOC Unity - Juba
MSN:
UE-429
YOM:
2002
Country:
Region:
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:
Operator:
Registration:
YV3561
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
S550-0109
YOM:
1986
Country:
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.

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 208 Caravan I off Rottnest Island: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 7, 2025 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VH-WTY
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Rottnest Island - Perth
MSN:
208-00586
YOM:
2016
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
After takeoff from the Thomson Bay in Rottnest Island, the single engine seaplane banked left, causing the left wing tip to struck the water surface. The airplane water looped and plunged into the water, floating in a vertical attitude. Three passengers were seriously injured while one was unhurt. Two others (one Swiss and one Danish citizen) as well as the pilot were killed.