Mesa, AZ (November 6, 2024) – A tragic aviation accident occurred Tuesday afternoon at Falcon Field Airport, resulting in the deaths of five individuals. At approximately 4:40 p.m., a Honda HA-420 jet experienced a catastrophic failure during an aborted takeoff, crashing through the airport’s perimeter fence and colliding with a passenger vehicle.
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), preliminary information indicates that the aircraft impacted both the airport perimeter fence and a vehicle outside the airport property. The incident has raised significant concerns regarding safety protocols during takeoff procedures.
Marrisa Ramirez-Ramos, a spokesperson for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department, confirmed that all five individuals on board the plane were killed in the crash. However, officials have not disclosed whether anyone in the vehicle was injured or present at the time of the incident. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also reported that the aircraft struck a vehicle, but further details remain unclear.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the plane crashed through a metal fence and several concrete walls. Joshua Golabi, a pilot who was nearby, recounted hearing a loud pop followed by a plume of smoke. “We were just about to get into our aircraft and go when we heard a pop and saw a plume of smoke,” he stated. Eyewitness reports indicated that the plane was engulfed in flames shortly after the crash.
The NTSB is currently leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this devastating accident, and officials have yet to release the names of the victims involved. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety in aviation operations.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident.
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