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 cited increased FAA scrutiny, media attention, and significant financial costs due to a history of incidents, including 26 FAA reports in the last 11 years and a total of nine fatalities.
- Owner Robert Dean expressed devastation, noting that prior plans to downsize due to international student visa issues also contributed to the decision, and confirmed students would receive tuition refunds.
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