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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...

Tragic Crash: Piper PA-60-601P Aerostar Crashes After Takeoff in Salzgitter, Germany

Date : Sunday, April 13, 2025 Location : Salzgitter, Lower Saxony, Germany Time : 09:43 local time Aircraft : Piper PA-60-601P Aerostar (Registration: D-ICEL) Occupants : 2 Fatalities : 2 Phase of Flight : Initial Climb Nature of Flight : Private A privately operated Piper PA-60-601P Aerostar crashed shortly after takeoff from Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield (EDVS) on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of both occupants on board. The aircraft came down on the premises of the Salzgitter steel plant, where it was completely destroyed upon impact. Initial reports indicate that the aircraft pitched up sharply after departure before crashing. An eyewitness described the aircraft's rapid climb followed by a loss of control before impact. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The crash occurred during favorable weather conditions. METAR reports from nearby airports indicated clear skies (CAVOK), light winds (5-6 knots), and temperatures between 15°C and 18°C around the ti...