A small medical transport plane crashed in eastern Arizona and left several people dead.Navajo police said four people were on board and died in the crash. The plane caught fire Tuesday afternoon near the Chinle Airport.The aircraft fire and crash happened around 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. The plane was en route to pick up a patient from a nearby hospital during the crash.The cause of the crash is unknown.The aircraft company CSI Aviation, based in Albuquerque, is making contact to next of kin, according to police. The company provided a statement Tuesday evening regarding the fatal aircraft crash.CSI Aviation statement”It is with deep sadness that we confirm the loss of an aircraft resulting in the deaths of four CSI Aviation crew members, including two pilots and two healthcare providers. On the fifth of August 2025 at approximately 2:20pm, near Chinle, AZ, a CSI Aviation King Air that was dispatched to provide air ambulance services to patients in Eastern Arizona, was lost. “Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene, and recovery operations are ongoing. “There were no patients or passengers on the aircraft.”We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those affected by this devastating event. Support services will be made available to families and our team.”An investigation is underway in coordination with relevant authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board , the Federal Aviation Administration, and local law enforcement. CSI Aviation is cooperating fully with the investigation. Safety is our highest priority, and we are committed to transparency as the investigation progresses.”We ask for patience and privacy for the families during this difficult time. All inquiries into this event should be sent to inquiries@csiaviation.com.”This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
A small medical transport plane crashed in eastern Arizona and left several people dead.
Navajo police said four people were on board and died in the crash. The plane caught fire Tuesday afternoon near the Chinle Airport.
The aircraft fire and crash happened around 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. The plane was en route to pick up a patient from a nearby hospital during the crash.
The cause of the crash is unknown.
The aircraft company CSI Aviation, based in Albuquerque, is making contact to next of kin, according to police. The company provided a statement Tuesday evening regarding the fatal aircraft crash.
CSI Aviation statement
“It is with deep sadness that we confirm the loss of an aircraft resulting in the deaths of four CSI Aviation crew members, including two pilots and two healthcare providers. On the fifth of August 2025 at approximately 2:20pm, near Chinle, AZ, a CSI Aviation King Air that was dispatched to provide air ambulance services to patients in Eastern Arizona, was lost.
“Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene, and recovery operations are ongoing.
“There were no patients or passengers on the aircraft.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those affected by this devastating event. Support services will be made available to families and our team.
“An investigation is underway in coordination with relevant authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board , the Federal Aviation Administration, and local law enforcement. CSI Aviation is cooperating fully with the investigation. Safety is our highest priority, and we are committed to transparency as the investigation progresses.
“We ask for patience and privacy for the families during this difficult time. All inquiries into this event should be sent to inquiries@csiaviation.com.”
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
