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

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...

Safair Flight Diverts After Bird Strike on Departure from Lanseria

Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024

A Safair Boeing 737-800 (registration ZS-ZWA) operating flight FA474 experienced a bird strike shortly after takeoff from Lanseria International Airport. The incident affected the aircraft's No. 2 engine, prompting the crew to divert to Johannesburg-OR Tambo International Airport as a precaution.

No injuries were reported among passengers or crew, and the extent of the damage to the aircraft remains unconfirmed. The flight, scheduled to travel to Durban International Airport, was categorized as an incident.


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