Accidents
Bizav Accident Fatalities Drop 50% in First Quarter
Runway excursions continue to be a problem, however
Bombardier Challenger 650 crash
On January 25, a Bombardier Challenger 650 in Bangor, Maine, crashed during its takeoff roll, killing the two pilots and four passengers.

Fatalities from worldwide accidents involving nonscheduled turbine business airplanes fell 50% year over year (YOY) in the first quarter, according to preliminary data tabulated by AIN. In the first three months of this year, 23 people lost their lives in five fatal crashes versus 46 who perished in 12 turbine business airplane accidents in first-quarter 2025.

That said, six people died in one accident of a U.S.-registered business jet in the first quarter, compared with two fatalities in two crashes in the same period last year. On January 25, a Bombardier Challenger 650, planning a Part 91 flight, crashed during its takeoff roll at Bangor International Airport (KBGR) in Maine, killing the two pilots and four passengers.