In response to a midair collision involving two of its airplanes, Dean International Flight School has shut down, according to local news sources. On July 17, a Cessna 172 and a Piper Seneca collided killing four people. The flight school opened in 1995, and operated from Miami Executive Airport (TMB) in southeast Florida.
Dean International Flight School Shuts Down After Midair Collision
Key Takeaways:
- Dean International Flight School has shut down following a midair collision on July 17 that killed four people.
- The school attributed the closure to FAA scrutiny, media attention, and significant financial costs, although past fatal incidents were blamed on pilot error.
- The flight school had a history of incidents, including 9 fatalities and 26 FAA incident reports over the last 11 years.
- The owner stated the recent crash was the "final straw," accelerating a planned downsizing due to issues with international student visas.
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