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Cessna 340A Crash Near Midwest National Air Center - resulting in two fatalities.

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Mosby, Missouri – A privately owned Cessna 340A (N888MT) crashed during approach to runway 18 at Midwest National Air Center Airport (KGPH) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, resulting in two fatalities. The twin-engine aircraft, manufactured in 1979 and configured with a RAM VI conversion, was on a flight from Fayette, Missouri (FYG) to Mosby (KGPH) when the accident occurred. Sequence of Events At approximately 11:58 local time, the Cessna was executing a left base to final turn for runway 18. Witness reports and ADS-B tracking indicate the aircraft descended rapidly before impacting terrain just short of the runway threshold. The aircraft came to rest upright but was immediately consumed by a post-impact fire. Both the pilot and passenger perished at the scene. Weather Conditions Weather data from KGPH around the time of the crash showed clear skies, visibility of 10 miles, and light winds from 230° at 5 knots. Temperature was 25°C, with a density altitude of approximately 1,838 ft—con...
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The worst accident in 2024 ,Voepass Linhas Aéreas

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The worst accident in 2024

An aviation accident that occurred on Friday, August 9, 2024. Here's a detailed summary

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Aircraft and Operator:

  • Type: ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500)
  • Owner/Operator: Voepass Linhas Aéreas
  • Registration: PS-VPB
  • Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN): 908

Accident Details:

  • Location: Near Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Time: Approximately 13:22 Local Time
  • Phase of Flight: En route
  • Departure Airport: Cascavel Airport, Paraná (CAC/SBCA)
  • Destination Airport: São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, São Paulo (GRU/SBGR)
  • Fatalities: All 61 occupants (57 passengers and 4 crew members) perished.
  • Aircraft Damage: The aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Summary:

  • The flight departed at 14:58 UTC, climbed to a cruising altitude of FL170, and then experienced a sudden sharp descent at 16:21 UTC.
  • Online videos show the aircraft in a fully developed spin with little to no forward speed before it impacted a residential area and burst into flames.
  • In the area of the accident, a SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information) was active, indicating severe icing conditions between FL120 and FL210.
  • Both the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) were recovered.

Weather Information:

METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report):

  • Campinas (14 km WNW of the accident location):
  • SBKP 091632Z: Winds 360° at 7 knots, visibility 4000 meters, light rain, mist, temperature 17°C, dew point 15°C, QNH 1019.
  • SBKP 091600Z: Winds 020° at 8 knots, clear skies, temperature 17°C, dew point 15°C, QNH 1020.

Investigation:

  • Investigating Agency: CENIPA (Brazilian Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center)
  • Confidence Rating: The information available is primarily from news, social media, or unofficial sources.

Additional Information:

  • History of the Aircraft: The aircraft had previously been operated under different registrations, including PK-PAV, OY-YAJ, F-ORAI, I-LZAN, F-ORAB, and F-WWEZ.
  • Media: Photos and videos related to the incident are available, showing the aircraft and the accident scene.
  • This accident is noted as the worst accident in 2024 and the 5th worst involving this aircraft type.

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