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, with the owner calling it "the final straw."
- The closure was influenced by heightened FAA scrutiny, significant expenses, and media attention, in addition to pre-existing challenges with international student visas.
- The flight school had a concerning safety record, with a total of nine fatalities and 26 FAA incident reports over the last 11 years.
- Students, many of whom were international, are expected to receive tuition refunds.
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