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Al Etihad
06-08-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
Four dead after medical transport plane crashes in Arizona
6 Aug 2025 09:08 (The New York Times)Four people were killed when a medical transport plane they were in crashed and caught fire while landing at an airport in the Navajo Nation in Arizona on Tuesday, the authorities said. The plane, a Beechcraft 300, was landing at Chinle Municipal Airport to pick up a patient for a medical transfer when it crashed, said Emmett Yazzie, a commander in the Navajo Nation Police Department. There were two pilots and two health care providers on board, all of whom died in the crash, said Robert St. James, a spokesman for CSI Aviation, the company that owned the plane. There were no patients on board, he said. The plane missed the runway at the airport by about 300 yards, according to Chrissy Largo, a spokeswoman for the Navajo Nation Police Department, and crashed around 12:40 p.m. local time, the department said in a statement on social media.
USA Today
06-08-2025
- Health
- USA Today
4 killed in medical plane crash near Chinle Airport in northeast Arizona
Four people were killed when a medical transport plane crashed near Chinle Airport, the Navajo Nation Police Department said. The small, dual-propeller aircraft was heading to pick up a patient from a nearby hospital when it crashed and caught on fire about 12:40 p.m. on Aug. 5, police said. 'This is a tragic loss to the families of those onboard and to the medical air and first responder community,' Navajo police said in a social media post. 'We extend our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones during this time.' The passengers were 'non-local," police said. The Albuquerque aircraft company CSI Aviation conducted next-of-kin notifications, according to police. The reason for the crash was unknown, as of Aug. 5. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration were set to investigate the crash, police said. The Navajo Police Department Chinle District responded to the crash as did Navajo EMS and Navajo Nation Fire & Rescue Services, police said. Chinle Airport, located in Apache County, is owned by the Navajo Nation, according to the Navajo Nation Division of Transportation. Arizona has seen several municipal airport crashes in the past year, including in Scottsdale and Marana. Stephanie Murray covers national politics and the Trump administration for The Arizona Republic and Reach her via email at and on X, Bluesky, TikTok and Threads @stephanie_murr.
Straits Times
06-08-2025
- General
- Straits Times
4 dead after medical transport plane crashes in Arizona
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The plane missed the runway at the airport by about 275m. Four people were killed when a medical transport plane they were in crashed and caught fire while landing at an airport in the Navajo Nation in Arizona on Aug 5, the authorities said. The plane, a Beechcraft 300, was landing at Chinle Municipal Airport to pick up a patient for a medical transfer when it crashed, said a commander in the Navajo Nation Police Department, Emmett Yazzie. There were two pilots and two health care providers on board, all of whom died in the crash, said Mr Robert St. James, a spokesperson for CSI Aviation, the company that owned the plane. There were no patients on board, he said. The plane missed the runway at the airport by about 275m, according to Ms Chrissy Largo, a spokesperson for the Navajo Nation Police Department, and crashed around 12.40pm local time, the department said in a statement on social media. The aircraft, a small dual-propeller medical transport plane, had been dispatched to provide air ambulance services to patients in eastern Arizona, Mr St. James said. It was en route to Chinle Municipal Airport, a small airport in Apache County, Arizona, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ms Largo said. It was not immediately clear what had caused the crash, the police said. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board said they would investigate the crash. CSI Aviation was cooperating with investigators, Mr St. James said, and the company plans to provide support services to the families of victims. NYTIMES
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Arizona man drowns along San Juan River in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
SAN JUAN COUNTY, Utah () — An Arizona man was found dead after being swept away down the San Juan River on the Utah side of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. On Sunday, June 8, around 3 p.m., the 50-year-old man from Kayenta, Arizona, was 'overtaken by river currents,' according to a press release from the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The man was downstream of the Paiute Farms Wash in the San Juan River in Utah. He was recovered from the river and pronounced deceased. Authorities presume that he drowned. The Navajo Nation Police Department was the lead agency in the search and recovery of the man, and Glen Canyon rangers also assisted. Electric scooters pose dangerous threat to St. George children, police say 'Our sympathies go to the family, friends, and our local communities impacted by this loss,' Jake Ohlson, acting superintendent, is quoted in the release. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area extended its thanks to the Navajo Nation Police Department, San Juan County Sheriff's Office, Bureau of Land Management Canyon Country District – Monticello Field Office, Intermountain Health, and Utah Department of Public Safety. Rangers at Glen Canyon are also reminding visitors that water currents can be 'deceptively strong' and recommend finding out more about . BMW's new flagship SUV to debut in US Police arrest more than 20 people on first night of curfew in Los Angeles Daycare employee charged with sexually abusing children, documents say Teen charged as juvenile in 2022 West Jordan triple homicide now facing adult charges Don't be late to this spin on Alice in Wonderland from West Valley City Arts Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Yahoo
'Resilience and dedication': Diné College students, staff can return to campus after fire
Diné College will reopen its Tsaile campus on April 21, a full week since a fire burned buildings and disrupted classroom operations at the northeast Arizona school. Students and faculty will return to the campus following a traditional cleansing ceremony, Diné College Acting President Glennita Haskey announced in a Facebook post April 18. The school's official reopening comes after authorities investigating the cause of last week's fire identified two suspects and arrested one of them, Haskey stated. Details of the arrest could not be independently confirmed, as of April 20. The Navajo Nation Police Department has not responded to repeated calls and emails requesting comment. Fire crews responded to the blaze at the Tsaile campus on April 14 at around 2:15 a.m., when a fire alert was triggered. Within hours, the fire burned more than half of the campus's Student Union Building and destroyed the school store, which contained records dating back to the 1950s, financial records and new graduation gowns for the 2025 commencement ceremony. Students and faculty participated in remote learning amid the weeklong campus closure, while authorities contended with fire-related hazards and investigated what caused the structure fire. Access will still be limited when in-person classes resume April 21, as the impacted areas will remain restricted, according to Haskey. Temporary fencing and contracted security personnel will surround the areas. Efforts will soon get underway to reconstruct the Student Union building, Haskey stated. The project will unfold in phases, starting in May, and was expected to be completed by October 2026. The first phase, she explained, will include document retrieval and structural assessments. 'Rebuilding the Student Union Building is not just about replacing a structure,' Haskey stated in the announcement. 'It represents our resilience and our dedication to providing the best resources and opportunities for our students to thrive.' As for the upcoming graduation ceremony, preparations 'remain on track,' the school stated. The May 9 event will be held indoors at the Shiprock South Campus. Neighboring state universities contributed graduation regalia for the graduating class of students, according to Diné's update. The school will provide additional details on the ceremony and about students' caps and gowns on its website. To address student concerns over campus safety, the school stated it will revisit evacuation plans, enhance communication strategies and update lockdown procedures. It was also providing counseling and support services to students and staff amid the school's recovery. "It's essential that everyone feels supported during this time," Haskey stated. Shawn Raymundo covers the West Valley cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria and Surprise. Reach him at sraymundo@ or follow him on X @ShawnzyTsunami. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Students can go back to campus after Diné College fire up north
