Two fatal plane crashes stoke debate over aging pilots, medical certifications

After fatal crashes in R.I. and N.Y., pilots question BasicMed certification, raise concerns about elderly pilots. NTSB warned of risks, as early FAA data shows no crash spike among older pilots.
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3 people dead after small plane crashes in Montana

The Powell County Sheriff's Office says that three people died when a small plane crashed in the Bob Marshall Wilderness on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Small plane crashes down in tiny Michigan town, killing 3

Three people were killed when a small plane crashed in a tiny Michigan town Thursday, officials said. The aircraft crashed around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Clark Road and Peacock Road in Bath Township, town supervisors said in a statement.
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Pilot hospitalized after small plane crashes in McKinney

A pilot was hospitalized after a small plane crashed in an empty construction lot in McKinney Friday afternoon, according to police.

Plane crashes onto a Massachusetts highway, killing 2 on board and hurting 1 motorist

A small airplane has crashed onto a major Massachusetts highway, killing both people on board and scattering flaming debris across the interstate.

Pilot hospitalized after small plane crashes in McKinney, fire officials say

A pilot was hospitalized Friday morning after a small plane crash in McKinney, fire officials said in a news release. The incident was reported about 9:20 a.m. in the 1700 block of El Cielo Street and Baron Way, according to Luis Aguilar, a spokesman for the McKinney Fire Department.

Small plane crashes have hit SouthCoast from Westport to New Bedford. Here's the history.

The small plane that crashed into 195 in Dartmouth joins other crashes that have happened in SouthCoast history.
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