Medical Transport Plane Crash in Arizona's Navajo Nation Claims Four Lives

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Medical Transport Plane Crash in Arizona's Navajo Nation Claims Four Lives

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Medical Transport Plane Crash in Arizona's Navajo Nation Claims Four Lives

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A medical transport plane crashed in Arizona, killing all four aboard.
The Beechcraft 300 was operated by CSI Aviation and was in route to pick up a patient.
Authorities are investigating the crash with NTSB and FAA involvement.

A small twin-engine medical transport plane crashed on Tuesday afternoon near Chinle Municipal Airport in Arizona's Navajo Nation, resulting in the deaths of all four individuals onboard. The aircraft, operated by CSI Aviation, was attempting to land when it went down around 12:40 p.m. local time while en route to pick up a patient, according to the Navajo Police Department and local reports. The victims were all medical personnel, and their next of kin have been notified, as stated by CSI Aviation, which expressed deep sadness over the incident according to Newsweek, India Times, and CBS News.

The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, but the incident is under investigation by both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Reports indicated that the aircraft was on its landing approach when it encountered trouble, resulting in the tragic loss of life. "This is a tragic loss to the families of those onboard and to the medical air and first responder community," stated the Navajo Police Department, with condolences echoed by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, who emphasized the dedication of the personnel involved, according to Newsweek, India Times, and CBS News.

Newsweek, India Times, and CBS News.