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NetJets Citation Latitude suffers dual engine flameout, crashes near Laredo airport
A NetJets Citation Latitude experienced sequential dual engine flameouts on final approach to Laredo International Airport, leading to a highway crash that killed one passenger and injured six others.
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NetJets Citation Latitude lost both engines on final approach, crashed on highway near Laredo, causing one fatality and multiple injuries.
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All Ntsb Investigation →A NetJets-operated Citation Latitude encountered a critical emergency on June 16 when both engines flamed out during final approach to Laredo International Airport in Texas. The twin-engine business jet ultimately made a crash-landing on a nearby highway, resulting in the death of one passenger, serious injuries to one pilot, and minor injuries to five others—including a motorist struck by the aircraft. This tragic event unfolded as the flight approached its diverted landing due to technical issues discovered en route.
Shortly after departing Los Cabos, Mexico, the flight crew noticed a distinct low-frequency vibration and humming sound early in the flight towards Austin, Texas. They promptly communicated these concerns to NetJets operations and maintenance teams. During this exchange, the aircraft’s air data computer triggered an alert, which the pilots addressed by executing a prescribed checklist. After clearing the alert, the flight continued toward the intended destination, although issues persisted.
As the aircraft neared the U.S.-Mexico border, a series of critical warnings appeared on the flight deck. First came alerts indicating low pressure in the right fuel system, followed swiftly by electrical system warnings and a windshield-heat malfunction on the right side. Concurrently, a right fuel-level warning further underscored the severity of the situation. Recognizing the escalating risks, the pilots declared an emergency and diverted their approach to Laredo International Airport.
During the final approach phase, the right engine flamed out first. Just seconds later, the left engine also lost power, leaving the aircraft without thrust. With no engine power, the pilots were forced to execute an emergency landing on the northbound lanes of Bob Bullock Loop highway, approximately one mile southeast of the airport. The aircraft collided with light poles and a moving vehicle before coming to a halt on the edge of an overpass. Despite the violent sequence, five occupants managed to evacuate through the main cabin door after the fuselage came to rest on its right side.
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recovered several key components from the wreckage. Among these were a fractured fuel-tube assembly from the right engine and broken support clamps implicated in the fuel delivery system’s failure. Examination of the right starter generator revealed multiple missing outer-housing screws as well as internal damage including a bent shaft, fractured cooling fan, and disintegrated fan blades and ball bearings.
The damaged components, along with the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder, were dispatched for specialized analysis to aid investigators in determining the sequence of failures. The NTSB has not yet announced the probable cause of the accident, as the investigation remains ongoing and the preliminary report serves only to present the known facts surrounding the incident.
This accident marks a serious safety concern for NetJets and operators of the Citation Latitude aircraft. Dual engine flameouts during final approach are extremely rare and pose grave risks to passengers, crew, and people on the ground. The technical anomalies preceding the loss of both engines suggest a complex interplay of mechanical and possibly maintenance issues that must be understood to prevent recurrence.
The highway crash landing compounded the danger, striking a moving vehicle and causing injuries beyond the aircraft occupants. Emergency crews’ rapid assistance enabled evacuation and medical response, mitigating what could have been a deadlier outcome in a densely traveled roadway near a busy international airport.
Frequently asked questions
- What caused the NetJets Citation Latitude to lose both engines during the flight?
- The preliminary NTSB report indicates the crew observed multiple fuel system warnings and electrical alerts, and investigators found a fractured fuel-tube assembly and damaged starter generator components, though the exact cause is still under investigation.
- What were the consequences of the dual engine flameout on final approach?
- The aircraft made an emergency landing on a nearby highway, striking light poles and a moving vehicle, resulting in one passenger fatality, serious injury to a pilot, and minor injuries to five others, including a motorist.
- What steps have investigators taken following the NetJets accident?
- The NTSB recovered damaged aircraft components, the cockpit voice recorder, and flight data recorder, sending them for detailed examination as part of an ongoing investigation into the dual engine flameout and subsequent crash.
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Passenger refuses to sit beside woman citing Sharia law, assaults flight attendant on Turkey-Germany flight
A German resident of Turkish descent was arrested upon landing on a flight from Turkey to Germany, after he refused to sit next to a female seat mate, only to then punch the flight attendant when she tried to help with the situation. The guy then proceeded to insult police officers in Turkish, leading to even more charges… talk about awful behavior. Passenger causes commotion on Turkey to Germany flight German media is reporting on an incident that happened on June 1, 2026, on a flight from Samsun, Turkey (SZF), to Dusseldorf, Germany (DUS). This happened on a SunExpress flight, with that being a leisure airline that's a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines. According to reports, the 29-year-old man ended up in a situation where he was sitting next to a female, which he wasn't comfortable with, claiming it was in violation of Sharia law. When the flight attendant confronted him, he reportedly punched her in the face. German Federal Police were called to the airport in Dusseldorf shortly before 7AM, to take a report of the assault. A criminal complaint was subsequently filed. The passenger confessed to the crime, though the conversation didn't go smoothly. The man reportedly insulted the police officers in Turkish, thinking they wouldn't understand. However, since one of the officers spoke Turkish, the man received an additional charge of insult, beyond his charge of assault. One detail that's not known is the context in which he ended up sitting next to a woman. Like, how did this incident only happen while the plane was in the air, and not on the ground in Turkey, before departure, since presumably he would've been offloaded at that point? This incident happened on a SunExpress flight This situation is obviously terrible on all levels Even as someone who isn't really religious, I think people are entitled to there sincerely held religious beliefs. However, if your religious beliefs impact the ability of others to go about their day, I think it's on the person with the religious beliefs to make accommodations, rather than putting that burden on others. On the topic of Sharia law, as you'd expect, different people have different interpretations. The idea is that direct contact and interaction with the opposite gender (if not related by blood, marriage, etc.) is only allowed for necessity. I guess the idea here is that if you're sitting next to someone on a plane you could accidentally touch, and that was presumably an issue for him. Now, let me point out that not all people with that general belief system interpret things that way, and many will view it as being fine to sit next to someone of the opposite gender on a plane. If this is really how the guy felt, he should've purchased an extra seat (which SunExpress allows) to prevent any potential touch. Of course the irony here is that he was so concerned about inadvertently making contact with a female, only to then… slap a female, which I'm pretty sure would qualify as direct contact. Then the icing on the cake here is that he insulted the police officers, which is a criminal offense in Germany, and it can even lead to imprisonment. Ouch all around… This guy should've purchased an extra seat, if it was so important Bottom line A passenger on a SunExpress flight had quite the meltdown, when he first refused to sit next to a woman, only to then punch the flight attendant when she tried to intervene. When the flight was met by police in Germany, he then insulted the officers, which is also a crime in Germany. While I respect sincerely held religious beliefs, this guy was 100% in the wrong on all counts here, and I imagine he'll be held accountable for his behavior. What do you make of this flight seating incident?
Jeppesen ForeFlight Launches AI-Powered ClearNOTAMs to Simplify Flight Planning
One of the most challenging parts of being a pilot is gathering "all available information before a flight" as required by regulation. This is especially true when it comes to sifting through information dispersed in the form of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). Jeppesen ForeFlight is trying to make obtaining and understanding the information easier with ClearNOTAMs, an app that takes the raw NOTAMs, delivered in all capital letters and abbreviations, and decodes them to allow a pilot to sort them by relevance to the flight. According to Cole Crawford, director of product at Jeppesen ForeFlight, ClearNOTAMs provides pilots with an English translation of every NOTAM, while also conveying each one's real operational impact, so the pilot knows what to expect without altering the underlying meaning or fully replacing the original. READ MORE: Tecnam Forms Alliance With Jeppesen ForeFlight READ MORE: Jeppesen ForeFlight Introduces Emergency Glide Mode "ClearNOTAMs helps pilots spend less time deciphering information and more time understanding it," said Crawford in a news release. "By transforming complex NOTAM language into clear, concise summaries, we're making one of the most important parts of flight planning more accessible and actionable." AI Enabled ClearNOTAMs has been in development for a little over a year, according to Crawford, and part of that time was spent making sure the artificial intelligence-powered NOTAM intelligence was up to the task of correctly interpreting and summarizing NOTAM terminology. This includes building extensive automated cross-checks into the system for accuracy to maximize the quality of every translation. The outcome is a plain English summary that becomes the primary text for each NOTAM. In addition, the original coded version may be viewed alongside the translation with just a tap, making it easy for pilots to verify any translation's accuracy and view the original at any time. ClearNOTAMs is available through ForeFlight. The program has customizable filters so the pilot can separate categories such as airport, airspace, runway, etc., or by the NOTAM issuing body such as local or regional. The user can sort the NOTAMs by most recent update and effective time and "pin" specific NOTAMs to the top of the list with a tap, or collapse them with a double tap as they see fit. Three-Month Trial Individual ForeFlight users are invited to test-fly ClearNOTAMs through subscription plans following EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (July 20-26) for a complimentary three-month trial. Following the trial period, the feature will be available only with ForeFlight's Premium plan for individuals, Business Performance for flight departments, and MFB Performance and MFB One for military and government customers. The other user interface enhancements to NOTAMs, such as filtering, sorting, pinning, and collapsing, will be available with all ForeFlight subscription plans.
Boeing returns to Farnborough Airshow with emphasis on rebuilding trust and safety
Boeing will be attending this year's Farnborough Airshow with a more confident approach after tapering its commercial activity in 2024 due to the Alaska 737-9 door plug incident. In July 2024, Boeing said its focus would be on "safety, quality and meeting customer commitments" and that it would reduce commercial planes on display and flight demonstrations. "The best way to build trust is through high-quality performance in our factories, one airplane at a time," Brendan Nelson, President of Boeing Global, said at the time. On July 13, 2026, Boeing laid out its plans for Farnborough Airshow 2026 , with Kelly Ortberg, Boeing's CEO, saying he was looking forward to "reconnecting with their customers and suppliers". "Every day is an opportunity to continue building trust as we focus on safety, quality and on-time performance," Ortberg said. Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at FIA 2024 (AeroTime) He added that Boeing would also be "strengthening its international partnerships built upon the full range of our commercial, defense and services capabilities". Following the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 8 incident in January 2024, Boeing was forced to take a root and branch approach to its safety and quality procedures. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also limited production levels at the Boeing factories, and the Boeing boss Dave Calhoun moved on from the company. This year Boeing's production and delivery rate is much improved with the planemaker finding its feet under Ortberg's leadership following a challenging period. Boeing displays at this year's Farnborough Airshow Although Boeing will not be exhibiting any aircraft itself, the planemaker will be represented through GE Aerospace's 747-400 flying testbed and a Qatar Airways 777-300. Qatar Airways also exhibited a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in 2024 despite the US planemaker not presenting a commercial aircraft itself. For the first time, the uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft will debut on static display at the airshow. A US Army CH-47F Chinook and UK Joint Aviation Command CH-47 Chinook will also be exhibited for visitors to see. A full-size 777X interior section will be presented and so will a T-7 flight deck simulator, providing a hands-on experience of the fighter trainer's performance and capabilities. Boeing will also highlight its services offerings for government and commercial customers including parts, modifications, cabin products, digital services and training solutions. There will be the hope that Boeing is far more active with order announcements at this year's airshow. In 2024, against the backdrop of the Alaska incident, Boeing announced only 96 firm commercial aircraft orders and commitments, plus 22 options while Airbus received 164 orders. AeroTime will be on the ground at Farnborough Airshow 2026 to bring you the latest breaking news and industry unveilings. To get in touch regarding the airshow email: ian.molyneaux@aerotime.aero RELATED Airbus and Boeing set to win Philippine Airlines orders at Farnborough: Reuters
Kyrgyzstan Revokes TezJet License Following MD-83 Taxiing Gear Collapse
Civil aviation agency initiates inspections of country’s carriers and warns operators of tough penalties for violations. Kyrgyzstan's air transport regulator has revoked the operating licence of carrier TezJet, after uncovering "serious" violations of aviation rules. The revocation by the Kyrgyz state agency for civil aviation follows a gear-collapse accident involving a Boeing MD-83 at Bishkek, as the aircraft taxied for a departure to Osh on 7 July. After opening an inquiry into the occurrence, the agency carried out unscheduled inspections of TezJet. "The inspection revealed serious violations of the aviation legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic that directly affect flight safety," it says. It adds that, owing to the discovery, it has "decided to revoke the licence" of TezJet. "Passenger safety is the top priority for the state civil aviation agency," it warns. In the aftermath of the TezJet accident the agency has also initiated plans to extend the inspections to all Kyrgyz carriers. "The strictest measures are taken against any operator that poses a threat to flight safety — regardless of the airline’s name, how long it has been operating, or its position in the aviation industry," it says. The measures underline the Kyrgyz authorities' keenness to crack down, having only just been removed from the European Commission's blacklist after two decades. This followed a comprehensive on-site evaluation in March this year by European safety regulators. "Particular attention was also given to the [civil aviation agency's] ability to ensure effective oversight of air carriers certified in Kyrgyzstan," states documentation which accompanied the blacklist revision in June. The assessment confirmed that the agency has enhanced its aviation safety oversight system and made substantial progress in implementing a revised air code. "In the area of flight operations, the [agency] has established appropriate certification and surveillance procedures, including elements of risk-based oversight and recertification activities under the revised legal framework," the documentation adds.
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