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Bigfork, MT – September 19, 2025 – An experimental Murphy SR3500 Moose was destroyed in a crash at the north end of Ferndale Airfield (53U) in Bigfork, Montana. The accident occurred under private operation with three people on board. Authorities confirmed one fatality and two survivors. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire , which consumed the wreckage. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no details about the flight’s origin or destination have been released. Analysis The Murphy Moose is a large, experimental bush plane often used for personal flying and backcountry operations. At this stage, the exact phase of flight is uncertain — the aircraft may have been attempting takeoff or landing when the accident occurred at the north end of the airstrip. The presence of a post-crash fire indicates that the fuel system was compromised on impact, with enough onboard fuel to ignite after the crash. Investigato...

Franklin, NC – September 18, 2025 – A Cirrus SR22T GTS G5 Carbon (N218VB) crashed during an attempted landing at Macon County Airport (1A5) in Franklin, North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants. The aircraft had departed from Nashville-John C. Tune Airport (KJWN) earlier that day. ADS-B tracking shows the aircraft attempted a go-around on Runway 7, followed by a second approach. During the sequence, the airplane impacted terrain approximately 500 feet north of the runway and came to rest upright in an open field. Authorities reported that the wreckage remained intact with no debris field leading to the main site, and no post-crash fire occurred. Local emergency services responded promptly, and the NTSB has taken charge of the investigation. Weather reports from the time of the accident indicated calm winds, clear visibility, and scattered clouds at 4,500 ft , suggesting no immediate weather hazards. This tragedy comes as a shock to the community, as the cra...

Scottsdale, AZ – February 10, 2025 – A Learjet 35A, registered as N81VN and operated by Chromed in Hollywood Inc., was involved in an accident at Scottsdale Airport (SCF) at approximately 14:38 local time. The aircraft veered off the left side of the runway after landing on runway 21, striking a parked Gulfstream 200 (N199DF). The crash resulted in one fatality, while three other occupants sustained injuries of varying severity. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently investigating the incident, though preliminary reports suggest that the aircraft’s front landing gear collapsed upon touchdown. Video footage from the scene appears to confirm this claim, though an official determination has yet to be made. According to airport officials, the pilot of the Learjet succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Two other passengers were reported to have serious injuries, while a fourth occupant suffered moderate injuries. No casualties were reported on the ground or abo...

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Time: Approximately 08:21 AM Location: São Paulo-Congonhas Airport (CGH/SBSP), Brazil Aircraft Involved: Airbus A320-271N (Registration: PR-XBG, MSN: 11725) Airbus A319-132 (Registration: PT-TMA, MSN: 4000) Incident Overview Two aircraft operated by LATAM Airlines Brasil were involved in a minor ground collision at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport. The Airbus A321-271N (registration PR-XBG) was taxiing to the runway for departure as flight LA3004 to Brasília when its right wing collided with the tail cone of the stationary Airbus A319-132 (registration PT-TMA) performing pushback from parking position 11 for flight LA3176. The incident occurred near parking position 11 and taxiways Mike and November. Both aircraft sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported among the crew or passengers. Sequence of Events PR-XBG (A321-271N) : Cleared for taxi via taxiways Mike and Lima, it requested to use taxiway November due to ongoing maintenance on taxiway Mike,...