Crash

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    Small Plane Crashes in Switzerland; 3 Killed

    A small plane crashed in the Canton of Valais in Switzerland, on August 20th.

    Authorities said the plane was carrying three people when it went down near the Sanetsch Pass.

    All three occupants of the plane were killed in the crash.

    The accident is being investigated.

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    Pilot Killed After Small Plane Crashed in Jefferson County, OR

    A small plane crashed near Madras Municipal Airport in Jefferson County, Oregon, on August 19th.

    The plane was approaching the airport when it crashed and caught fire.

    The pilot, who is believed to be the only one aboard, was killed in the crash.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Carrying Two Crashes in Nova Scotia

    A small plane crashed in a wooded area in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada, on August 16th.

    The single-engine plane was carrying two people when it crashed into trees.

    Both occupants were able to walk after the crash.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Two Killed After Small Plane Crashes in Wisconsin

    A small plane crashed near Fort Atkinson Municipal Airport, Wisconsin, on August 8th.

    The plane was carrying two people when it crashed into the Rock River.

    Both occupants of the plane were killed in the crash. The deceased include a 61-year-old man and his 16-year-old son.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashed at Trinca Airport, NJ; Pilot Dead

    A small plane crashed at Trinca Airport in Green Township, New Jersey, on August 6th.

    Authorities said the single-engine plane went down at the end of the runway.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    3 Killed, 1 Injured After Small Plane Crashes in Switzerland

    A Piper PA-28 plane crashed near the Diavolezza mountain in Switzerland, on August 4th.

    The incident happened when the plane was transporting three teenagers who were participating in a week-long youth camp organized by Swiss Aero Club.

    Three people, including the pilot and two 14-year old boys were killed in the crash. A 17-year-old girl was injured and was flown to a hospital in serious condition.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Two Killed After Small Plane Crashes in Topeka, Kansas

    A small plane crashed near Philip Billard Municipal Airport in Topeka, Kansas, on July 31st.

    The 1965 Piper PA-30 fixed wing plane was carrying two people when it went down.

    Both occupants were killed in the crash. They were identified as pilot William Leeds, 76, of Mission, Kansas, and co-pilot James Bergman, 55, of Leawood, Kansas.

    The crash is being investigated.

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    Four Killed After Small Plane Crashes in Hawaii

    A small plane crashed in Waianae mountains on Oahu Island, Hawaii, on July 28th.

    The single-engine plane went down while it was performing a sunset flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

    All four people aboard were killed in the crash. They were identified as Gerrit Evensen, his girlfriend Heather Riley, and their friends Dean Hutton and Alexis Aaron.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashed Near Enumclaw Airport, WA; 3 Injured

    A small Cessna plane crashed near Enumclaw Airport in King County, Washington, on July 27th.

    Authorities said the plane went down off 244th Avenue SE, Enumclaw.

    Three people were injured in the incident; two of them were flown to Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, in critical condition.

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    Pilot Killed After Small Plane Crashed in Winchester, New Hampshire

    A small stunt plane crashed in Winchester, New Hampshire, on July 13th.

    Authorities said the wreckage of the two-seater plane was found in a heavily wooded area near Warwick Road.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was later identified as 65-year-old John Everson of Danielson, Connecticut.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    4 Killed as Small Plane Crashed in Chatsworth, Georgia

    A small plane crashed on Piney Hill Road in Chatsworth, Georgia, on July 1st.

    The incident happened when the twin-engine Piper PA-23 plane was carrying four people.

    Authorities said all four occupants of the plane were killed in the crash.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashed in Hawaii; 3 Injured

    A small plane crashed near Moanalua Freeway in Mapunapuna, Hawaii, on June 30th.

    The Piper PA28 plane was carrying three people when it went down under unknown circumstances.

    All three occupants of the plane sustained serious injuries, and were taken to a trauma center.

    The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.

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    Small Plane Crashes on California Freeway; 2 Injured

    A small plane crash-landed on the 405 freeway in Orange County, California, on June 30th.

    Authorities said the pilot had declared an emergency shortly after departing from John Wayne airport, and was trying to return when the plane went down and caught fire.

    There were two people aboard at the time; both of them were seriously injured.

    No other injuries were reported.

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    Small Plane Crashes near Buckeye, Arizona; Two Killed

    A small plane crashed near Buckeye, Arizona, on June 27th.

    Authorities said the plane was carrying two people when it went down in the Gila Bend Mountains.

    Both occupants of the plane were killed in the crash.

    The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.

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    Helicopter Crash in India Kills One; Two Injured

    A helicopter lost its balance and crashed while taking-off from Himalayan shrine of Badrinath, Uttarakhand, India, on June 10th.

    The accident happened due to insufficient air pressure.

    A crew member lost his life while the two pilots sustained injuries in the crash. All five passengers remained safe.

    The crash remains under investigation.

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    Myanmar Military Plane Carrying 122 People Crashes into Andaman Sea

    A Myanmar military plane crashed into Andaman Sea near the city of Dawei, Myanmar, on June 7th.

    The plane, carrying one hundred and twenty-two people, had disappeared from the radar around thirty minutes after it took off from Myeik, Myanmar.

    Among the occupants were soldiers and their family members.

    Authorities said they have found the wreckage and at least twenty-nine dead bodies.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashes in Camarillo, California; Father, Son Killed

    A small plane crashed in Camarillo, California, on June 4th.

    Authorities said the single-engine plane went down in a private property in Marvella Court.

    There were two people aboard at the time, including James Harlan, 57, and his son, Dylan Harlan,15; both of them were killed in the crash.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Light Plane Crashes in South Australia; 3 Killed

    A light plane crashed near the Renmark Aerodrome, Old Calperum, South Australia, on the evening of May 30th.

    The Cessna 441 Conquest II was on a routine crew check flight at the time.

    All three pilots were killed in the crash.

    The decreased were identified as Paul Daw, 65, Martin Scott, 48, and Stephen Guerin, 56.

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    Small Plane Crashes near Fairbanks, Alaska; Two Killed

    A small plane crashed near Fairbanks, Alaska, on May 27th.

    The single-engine plane was carrying two people when it went down approximately 50 miles east of Fairbanks.

    Both occupants of the plane were killed in the accident. They were identified as Sam Richard Brice, 81, of Fairbanks, and Howard A. “Buzz” Otis, 63, of North Pole, Alaska.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Trans Maldivian Plane makes Crash Landing in Maldives

    A Trans Maldivian flight made a crash landing at Velana International Airport, Malé, Maldives, on May 27th.

    The de Havilland DHC-6-300 flying from Rangali Island, Maldives, had just landed when it tipped over to its left and its nose and left wing was submerged in the water.

    All 9 passengers and 3 crew members were taken to hospital for precautionary measures.

    The aircraft sustained partial damage.

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    Summit Air Freight Flight Crashes in Nepal; 2 Killed, 3, Injured

    A Summit Air freight flight crashed on the runway of Tenzing–Hillary Airport, Lukla, Chaurikharka, Nepal, on May 27th.

    The Let L-410 flying from Kathmandu, Nepal, was about to land when it hit a tree near the runway and hit the land. The incident happened due to fog.

    The aircraft sustained technical problems.

    Captain and the first officer were killed in the crash. All three crew members sustained injuries.

    The incident remains under investigation.

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    Single Engine Plane Crashes in California; 2 Killed

    A single-engine plane crashed at Lake Berryessa between Pleasure Cove Marina and Markley Cove Resort in Napa County, California, on the morning of May 8th.

    The two men aboard the Icon A5, identified as Jon Murray Karkow, 55, and his passenger Cagri Sever, 41, were killed in the crash. Both were employees of Icon Aircraft.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.