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Yahoo
08-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Medical community heartbroken after fatal plane crash on Navajo Nation
Deadly Plane Crash Arizona ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal investigators on Wednesday were trying to piece together what caused a medical transport plane to crash on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, killing the four people on board and leaving the medical community in neighboring New Mexico heartbroken. The two pilots, flight nurse and paramedic who were onboard were based out of Albuquerque and had worked with hospitals throughout the area. While authorities had yet to release their names, colleagues and friends shared condolences and prayers on social media. Many shared details about the crew's dedication to patients and the incredible void left by the tragedy. The crew was on its way to pick up a patient from the federal Indian Health Service hospital in Chinle when the plane crashed near the airport there, Navajo authorities said. The plan was to return to Albuquerque. The Beechcraft King Air 300 was owned by CSI Aviation, which said in a statement it was devastated and that the four were more than just colleagues. 'Their courage, care, and dedication will never be forgotten,' the company said. 'Our hearts are with their families, friends, and loved ones.' According to CSI Aviation's website, the nationally accredited carrier never had an accident or incident and never had any FAA sanctions. It provides medical flights in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and South Dakota. Medical transports by air from the Navajo Nation are common because most hospitals are small and do not offer advanced or trauma care. The Chinle airport is one of a handful of airports that the tribe owns and operates on the vast 27,000-square-mile (70,000-square-kilometer) reservation that stretches into Arizona, New Mexico and Utah — the largest land base of any Native American tribe. Aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti, who is a former NTSB and FAA crash investigator, said it is difficult to say what caused this crash in a remote area like Chinle because so few details are readily available. The high altitude of Chinle, which sits just over 5,500 feet above sea level, and the high temperatures Tuesday around 95 degrees can make it harder for a plane to get the lift it needs to fly. But Guzzetti said that is usually more of an issue at takeoff — rather than landing — and this kind of Beechcraft Super King Air plane has plenty of power with its twin turboprop engines. The plane also shouldn't have been overweight because it had already burned off fuel during its flight and hadn't yet picked up the patient. At the time the plane was trying to land, the wind was gusting up to 28 knots, which could have made landing difficult at the Chinle airport, which has a narrow, 60-foot-wide runway. 'Gusting crosswinds to 28 knots can make things a little bit challenging,' Guzzetti said. 'The winds might have been an issue.' Aside from examining the wreckage, NTSB investigators will be reviewing flight data, any air traffic control communications, aircraft maintenance records and weather conditions at the time as they try to determine what caused the crash. Investigators have recovered the cockpit voice recorder and will send it to NTSB headquarters in Washington for analysis. ___ AP Transportation Writer Josh Funk reported from Omaha, Nebraska.
Winnipeg Free Press
06-08-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Medical community heartbroken after fatal plane crash on Navajo Nation
ALBUQUERQE, N.M. (AP) — Federal investigators on Wednesday were trying to piece together what caused a medical transport plane to crash on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, killing the four people on board and leaving the medical community in neighboring New Mexico heartbroken. The two pilots, flight nurse and paramedic who were onboard were based out of Albuquerque and had worked with hospitals throughout the area. While authorities had yet to release their names, colleagues and friends shared condolences and prayers on social media. Many shared details about the crew's dedication to patients and the incredible void left by the tragedy. The crew was on its way to pick up a patient from the federal Indian Health Service hospital in Chinle when the plane crashed near the airport there, Navajo authorities said. The plan was to return to Albuquerque. The Beechcraft King Air 300 was owned by CSI Aviation. The company said in a statement that it was devastated and that the four were more than just colleagues. 'Their courage, care, and dedication will never be forgotten,' the company said. 'Our hearts are with their families, friends, and loved ones.' According to CSI Aviation's website, the nationally accredited carrier never had an accident or incident and never had any FAA sanctions. It provides medical flights in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and South Dakota. Medical transports by air from the Navajo Nation are common because most hospitals are small and do not offer advanced or trauma care. The Chinle airport is one of a handful of airports that the tribe owns and operates on the vast 27,000-square-mile (70,000-square-kilometer) reservation that stretches into Arizona, New Mexico and Utah — the largest land base of any Native American tribe. Aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti, who is a former NTSB and FAA crash investigator, said it's difficult to say what caused this crash in a remote area like Chinle because so few details are readily available. The high altitude of Chinle, which sits just over 5,500 feet above sea level, and the high temperatures Tuesday around 95 degrees can make it harder for a plane to get the lift it needs to fly, but Guzzetti said that is usually more of an issue at takeoff — rather than landing — and this kind of Beechcraft Super King Air plane has plenty of power with its twin turboprop engines. The plane also shouldn't have been overweight because it had already burned off fuel during its flight and hadn't yet picked up the patient. At the time the plane was trying to land, the wind was gusting up to 28 knots, which could have made landing difficult at the Chinle airport, which has a narrow, 60-foot-wide runway. 'Gusting crosswinds to 28 knots can make things a little bit challenging,' Guzzetti said. 'The winds might have been an issue.' Aside from examining the wreckage, NTSB investigators will be reviewing flight data, any air traffic control communications, aircraft maintenance records and weather conditions at the time as they try to determine what caused the crash. ___ AP Transportation Writer Josh Funk reported from Omaha, Nebraska.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Southend airport crash: Amid Air India crash probe, another plane goes down just after take off. Watch
In a chilling reminder of recent aviation mishaps, a small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at London Southend Airport on Sunday, erupting into a massive fireball visible from the terminal. The dramatic crash prompted an immediate emergency response and has drawn parallels to the recent Air India crash investigation. Located roughly 72 kilometers east of central London, Southend Airport confirmed the occurrence of a 'serious incident' involving a general aviation aircraft. "I saw the huge fireball from my window," a local Dan Hill told UKNIP, as reported by the New York Post. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here Undo "I'm still shaking like mad. I've never seen anything like it," he added. — coolfunnytshirt (@coolfunnytshirt) Live Events Essex Police were alerted just before 4 p.m. local time and have been coordinating with emergency crews at the scene. 'We are working with all emergency services, and that effort will continue for several hours,' authorities said, according to the Associated Press. Photos and videos circulating on social media show towering plumes of thick black smoke rising from the crash site. The plane, identified as a 12-meter-long Beechcraft Super King Air , reportedly lost control moments after takeoff before crashing and bursting into flames. — sarcastic_us (@sarcastic_us) The London Southend Airport said in a post on X, "We can confirm there has been a serious incident at London Southend Airport this afternoon involving a general aviation aircraft. We are working closely with the local authorities and will be able to provide more information as soon as possible." So far, officials have not disclosed how many people were onboard or the aircraft's intended destination. As a precaution, nearby facilities including a golf club and a rugby club were evacuated. The airport suspended operations following the crash, with at least four Sunday afternoon flights cancelled, according to its website. Air India plane crash On June 12, Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. It struck a hostel building of BJ Medical College, killing 241 of the 242 people on board, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. A 15-page preliminary investigation report into the disaster revealed fuel-control switches of the two engines moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position, within the space of one second, leading to immediate loss of altitude. In the cockpit voice recording, one pilot is heard asking the other why he cut off the fuel. The other denied having done so. The report by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AIIB), released early on Saturday, neither concluded any reason for the switches moving nor apportioned explicit blame for the crash.
Economic Times
13-07-2025
- General
- Economic Times
Southend airport crash: Amid Air India crash probe, another plane goes down just after take off. Watch
A Beechcraft Super King Air crashed shortly after takeoff at London Southend Airport, erupting in flames and prompting a large emergency response. The incident, which led to airport closures and evacuations, is under investigation. The crash draws parallels to the recent Air India Flight 171 incident, raising concerns about aircraft safety and system reliability. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Air India plane crash Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads In a chilling reminder of recent aviation mishaps, a small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at London Southend Airport on Sunday, erupting into a massive fireball visible from the terminal. The dramatic crash prompted an immediate emergency response and has drawn parallels to the recent Air India crash roughly 72 kilometers east of central London, Southend Airport confirmed the occurrence of a 'serious incident' involving a general aviation aircraft."I saw the huge fireball from my window," a local Dan Hill told UKNIP, as reported by the New York Post."I'm still shaking like mad. I've never seen anything like it," he Police were alerted just before 4 p.m. local time and have been coordinating with emergency crews at the scene. 'We are working with all emergency services, and that effort will continue for several hours,' authorities said, according to the Associated and videos circulating on social media show towering plumes of thick black smoke rising from the crash site. The plane, identified as a 12-meter-long Beechcraft Super King Air , reportedly lost control moments after takeoff before crashing and bursting into London Southend Airport said in a post on X, "We can confirm there has been a serious incident at London Southend Airport this afternoon involving a general aviation aircraft. We are working closely with the local authorities and will be able to provide more information as soon as possible."So far, officials have not disclosed how many people were onboard or the aircraft's intended destination. As a precaution, nearby facilities including a golf club and a rugby club were airport suspended operations following the crash, with at least four Sunday afternoon flights cancelled, according to its June 12, Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. It struck a hostel building of BJ Medical College, killing 241 of the 242 people on board, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.A 15-page preliminary investigation report into the disaster revealed fuel-control switches of the two engines moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position, within the space of one second, leading to immediate loss of the cockpit voice recording, one pilot is heard asking the other why he cut off the fuel. The other denied having done report by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AIIB), released early on Saturday, neither concluded any reason for the switches moving nor apportioned explicit blame for the crash.
