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A single-engine Cessna 172F Skyhawk , registration N8219U , crashed while approaching Goheen Airport (W52) near Battle Ground, Washington , on Friday, September 26, 2025 , around 1:06 p.m. local time. The privately owned aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot, the sole occupant, did not survive. The flight originated from Kelso-Longview Airport (KLS) and was En route to Goheen Airport, a small private-use airstrip. The accident occurred during the approach phase, a critical portion of flight. Emergency responders confirmed there were no injuries to people on the ground. Weather at the time reported calm winds, clear skies, and good visibility. Conditions were favorable for flight, with no immediate meteorological hazards indicated. While preliminary details point to a loss of control or mechanical issue during approach, the cause has not been determined. Analysis Approach and landing remain high-risk phases of flight, even in clear weather. The Cessna 172F, a 1964 model , is a dur...

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...

Osaka, Japan – A United Airlines Boeing 737-824 (registration N39297) operating as flight UA32 from Tokyo/Narita to Mactan–Cebu diverted to Kansai International Airport on Friday, September 12, 2025, following a fire alarm in the aft cargo compartment while cruising at 34,000 feet south of Japan. The aircraft, carrying 142 occupants, declared an emergency around 18:30 local time and landed safely on runway 24L at Kansai at 19:08. After exiting the runway, the aircraft stopped on a taxiway, where an emergency evacuation was conducted between 19:29 and 19:41. Five passengers sustained minor injuries, such as bruises and scratches, during the evacuation. Some passengers reported detecting a burnt smell in the aft cabin. However, no fire was found during the initial inspection. Airport rescue and firefighting services were on standby, but no fire-extinguishing activity was needed Both runways at Kansai were temporarily closed. Runway 24R reopened at 20:15, while 24L remained closed until 0...

Date:  Wednesday 10 September 2025 Location: Jila, Mimika Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia Phase: En route Nature of flight: Passenger Operator: PT Intan Angkasa Air Service Aircraft type: Eurocopter AS 350B3+ Écureuil Registration: PK-IWS Departure airport: Ilaga-Aminggaru Airport (ILA/WAYL) Destination airport: Timika-Moses Kilangin (Tembagapura) Airport (TIM/WAYY) Fatalities: 4 (all occupants) Aircraft damage: Destroyed A Eurocopter AS 350B3+ Écureuil, operated by PT Intan Angkasa Air Service, crashed into a wooded mountainside in Jila, Mimika Regency, Central Papua, while en route from Ilaga-Aminggaru Airport to Timika-Moses Kilangin Airport. The helicopter was reported missing during adverse weather conditions. Search and rescue teams later located the wreckage in difficult terrain. All four people on board were killed, and the helicopter was completely destroyed. The accident highlights the challenges of flying in Papua’s mountainous terrain, where rapidly changing...

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...

Date : August 7, 2025 Location : Mwihoko, Githurai 45 area, Kiambu County, Kenya Aircraft Type : Cessna 560XL Citation XLS Registration : 5Y-FDM Operator : African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) Fatalities : 4 onboard, 2 on the ground Flight Type : Air Ambulance Flight Route : Nairobi-Wilson Airport (HKNW) to Hargeisa Airport (HGA) Accident Category : Fatal Accident (En Route Phase) On the afternoon of Thursday, August 7, 2025, a Cessna 560XL Citation XLS operated by AMREF crashed in a residential area of Mwihoko, near Githurai 45 in Kiambu County, shortly after takeoff from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. The aircraft, registered as 5Y-FDM, had departed at approximately 14:12 local time on a medevac flight to Hargeisa, Somalia. Approximately five minutes into the flight, the aircraft entered a steep and sudden descent, crashing into a populated neighborhood approximately 22 kilometers northeast of the airport. All four occupants onboard—the pilot, co-pilot, medical personnel—were k...