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Cessna 650 Citation III, Caico Seco, Venezuela, Feb. 18, 2008–Citation N385EM reportedly was cruising at FL330 when it went into a dive and crashed, killing all three occupants. The NTSB has not published a report and told AIN that it did not plan to send investigators.

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Preliminary Report: Citation III accident fatal for three

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Airplane veered into grass with no injuries reported

Forgotten Safety Pin Preceded Gulfstream IV Excursion

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Plaintiffs argued that police aircraft are exempt from GARA statute of repose

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Pilot died of cardiac arrest during the flight

NTSB: Pax Safely Lands King Air after Pilot Collapsed

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Six fatal accidents resulted in 22 fatalities in the quarter

NBAA Report Flags Powerplant, Collision Risks in Q2 Data

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News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Twenty years ago, a business jet and commerical airliner collided; the smaller airplane survived

Remembering a Solemn Anniversary: the Amazon Midair 

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Preliminary and final accident reports, September 2026

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: September 2026

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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