5 Killed After HondaJet Overruns Runway

Aircraft was taking off from Falcon Field (KFFZ) before it crashed into a car near the Arizona airport.

Russ Niles

Thursday, November 07, 2024 at 09:57 AM ET

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Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona [Credit: Falcon Field Airport]

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Five people died when a HondaJet overran the runway during takeoff at Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona, on Tuesday, crashing into a car on an adjacent street.
Four of the fatalities were occupants of the HondaJet, identified as the owner and his business partners, and one of their sons; the fifth victim was the driver of the car struck by the plane.
The plane, bound for Provo, Utah, attempted to abort takeoff after reaching 133 knots ground speed and is now under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.

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Five people died in the collision of a HondaJet with a car in Mesa, Arizona, about 4:40 p.m. MST on Tuesday.

The plane was reportedly taking off from Falcon Field (KFFZ) when it overran the runway and crashed into the car on a street bordering the airport. There were five people aboard the aircraft, but it’s not clear if all the victims were on the plane or if any were in the car.