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Pilot Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Mesquite Metro Airport
MESQUITE, Texas – A pilot was killed Thursday morning after a Cessna CitationJet crashed into a wooded area near Mesquite, east of Dallas, shortly after takeoff, officials confirmed.
According to Mesquite police, the aircraft took off from Mesquite Metro Airport at approximately 7:40 a.m. before going down near the intersection of East Cartwright Road and Lawson Road, just a few blocks from the airport.
Emergency responders arrived at the crash site and confirmed that the pilot, the sole occupant of the plane, did not survive.
No other injuries were reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Officials stated that no residential structures or other buildings sustained damage as a result of the impact.
Further details, including the pilot’s identity, will be released pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Denver, CO – March 2025 – A passenger jet operated by American Airlines caught fire upon landing at Denver International Airport (DEN), prompting an emergency evacuation of all passengers and crew.
According to airport officials, the aircraft—an American Airlines commercial jet—began emitting heavy smoke shortly after landing.
The source of the fire remains under investigation, but initial reports indicate that it may have originated from the landing gear or engine compartment.
Video footage from the scene captures thick smoke billowing from the aircraft as passengers hurriedly evacuated onto the wings of the plane.
Emergency response crews rushed to the tarmac, working swiftly to extinguish the flames and assist those on board.
Denver International Airport’s fire and rescue teams responded immediately, ensuring that all passengers and crew were safely evacuated. As of now, there have been no reported injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and will be conducting a full investigation into the cause of the fire. American Airlines has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
Passengers and eyewitnesses are encouraged to provide any relevant information or video footage to assisting agencies as they work to determine what led to the aircraft malfunction.
This remains a developing story, and further details will be provided as they become available.