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Yahoo
10-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Four people dead in medical transport plane crash near New Mexico, Arizona border
ARIZONA (KRQE) — The remains of four people, who were killed when a medical transport plane crashed near the Arizona and New Mexico border on Tuesday afternoon, were escorted to the Green Meadows Funeral Home by Navajo Police Department officers and Apache County sheriffs on Wednesday morning. The aircraft was on the way to pick up a patient from a nearby hospital when the crash happened near the Chinle Airport at about 12:40 p.m. Next of kin has been notified by the Albuquerque aircraft company, CSI Aviation. There were no survivors. CSI Aviation released the following statement on Wednesday morning: 'It is with deep sadness that we confirm the loss of an aircraft resulting in the deaths of four CSI Aviation crew members, including two pilots and two healthcare providers. On the fifth of August 2025 at approximately 2:20pm, near Chinle, AZ, a CSI Aviation King Air that was dispatched to provide air ambulance services to patients in Eastern Arizona, was lost. Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene, and recovery operations are ongoing. There were no patients or passengers on the aircraft. We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those affected by this devastating event. Support services will be made available to families and our team. An investigation is underway in coordination with relevant authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board , the Federal Aviation Administration, and local law enforcement. CSI Aviation is cooperating fully with the investigation. Safety is our highest priority, and we are committed to transparency as the investigation progresses. We ask for patience and privacy for the families during this difficult time.' — CSI Aviation The cause of the crash is not known at this time. The National Traffic Safety Bureau and Federal Aviation Administration is investigating. Witnesses to the accident or those who have surveillance video or other information that could be relevant to the investigation are asked to contact the NTSB at witness@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
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 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 around 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 Traffic Safety Bureau 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. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: AZ medical transport plane crash near Chinle Airport leaves 4 dead Solve the daily Crossword
CNN
06-08-2025
- Health
- CNN
4 killed in medical transport plane crash on Navajo Nation, tribal authorities say
Four people were killed Tuesday when a medical transport plane crashed on Navajo Nation land in Arizona, according to tribal police. 'The small aircraft was enroute to pick up a patient from a nearby hospital, when the crash occurred,' Navajo Nation Police said on Facebook. The accident took place around 12:40 p.m. near Chinle, Arizona, according to police. 'We extend our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones during this time,' Navajo Police said. The plane was a Beechcraft 300, the National Transportation Safety Board said. 'NTSB investigators are en route to the scene (and) expected to start arriving tonight. Once on site, the investigators will begin the process of documenting the scene and examining the aircraft. The aircraft will then be recovered to a secure facility for further evaluation,' Sarah Taylor Sulick, a spokesperson for the NTSB, told CNN. CNN has reached out to the medical transport company for comment.
CNN
06-08-2025
- Health
- CNN
4 killed in medical transport plane crash on Navajo Nation, tribal authorities say
Air travel safety Airplane crashes Indigenous people Federal agencies FacebookTweetLink Four people were killed Tuesday when a medical transport plane crashed on Navajo Nation land in Arizona, according to tribal police. 'The small aircraft was enroute to pick up a patient from a nearby hospital, when the crash occurred,' Navajo Nation Police said on Facebook. The accident took place around 12:40 p.m. near Chinle, Arizona, according to police. 'We extend our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones during this time,' Navajo Police said. The plane was a Beechcraft 300, the National Transportation Safety Board said. 'NTSB investigators are en route to the scene (and) expected to start arriving tonight. Once on site, the investigators will begin the process of documenting the scene and examining the aircraft. The aircraft will then be recovered to a secure facility for further evaluation,' Sarah Taylor Sulick, a spokesperson for the NTSB, told CNN. CNN has reached out to the medical transport company for comment.
CNN
06-08-2025
- Health
- CNN
4 killed in medical transport plane crash on Navajo Nation, tribal authorities say
Four people were killed Tuesday when a medical transport plane crashed on Navajo Nation land in Arizona, according to tribal police. 'The small aircraft was enroute to pick up a patient from a nearby hospital, when the crash occurred,' Navajo Nation Police said on Facebook. The accident took place around 12:40 p.m. near Chinle, Arizona, according to police. 'We extend our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones during this time,' Navajo Police said. The plane was a Beechcraft 300, the National Transportation Safety Board said. 'NTSB investigators are en route to the scene (and) expected to start arriving tonight. Once on site, the investigators will begin the process of documenting the scene and examining the aircraft. The aircraft will then be recovered to a secure facility for further evaluation,' Sarah Taylor Sulick, a spokesperson for the NTSB, told CNN. CNN has reached out to the medical transport company for comment.
