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Pilot Killed in Cessna Citation Crash Near Mesquite Metro Airport identified as Eric Forsythe
Mesquite, TX – A Cessna 525A Citation CJ2+ jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Mesquite Metro Airport on Thursday morning, resulting in the death of the sole occupant, pilot Eric Forsythe.
The aircraft departed from Runway 18 at approximately 7:33 a.m. local time.
Shortly after takeoff, the jet executed a right turn and climbed to approximately 950 feet before entering a rapid descent.
Final recorded flight data indicated that the aircraft was traveling at a groundspeed of 196 knots with a descent rate of 2,750 feet per minute before impact.
The crash site was located in a wooded area near East Cartwright Road and Lawson Road, approximately one mile from the airport.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and extinguished small fires caused by the impact.
Fortunately, no structures were damaged, and no other injuries were reported.
Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched investigations into the crash to determine the cause.
Weather conditions at the time of the accident were clear, with 10 miles of visibility and light southerly winds.
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Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Jeep in Northport Identified as 39-Year-Old Matthew Mills
Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who was fatally injured in a collision with a Jeep Liberty in Northport on Friday night.
The victim has been confirmed as Matthew Bryan Mills, 39, of Tuscaloosa, according to the Northport Police Department.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:17 p.m. on March 15, 2025, in the 3100 block of McFarland Boulevard.
According to Assistant Police Chief Keith Carpenter, Mills was operating a 2015 Yamaha Striker motorcycle, traveling westbound on McFarland Boulevard, when he collided with the rear of a 2003 Jeep Liberty that was also moving in the same direction.
Emergency responders, including Northport Police, Northport Fire and Rescue, and NorthStar Ambulance, arrived at the scene and transported Mills to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Northport Police Department Traffic Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
At this time, authorities have stated that no criminal charges are pending.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Northport Police Department.