On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at approximately 4:40 p.m., a Honda HA-420 HondaJet (N57HP) crashed during an attempted takeoff from Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona.

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at approximately 4:40 p.m., a Honda HA-420 HondaJet (tail number    ) crashed during an attempted takeoff from Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona. The aircraft, operated by Ice Man Holdings and based at Falcon Field, was bound for Provo, Utah. Tragically, four passengers onboard and one person in a vehicle on the ground lost their lives, while the pilot sustained serious injuries.

According to the preliminary accident report from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the HondaJet accelerated to a maximum speed of 133 knots on Runway 22L before attempting an aborted takeoff. The jet slowed to 103 knots near the runway’s end and ultimately left the airport’s perimeter, crashing through a fence and striking a vehicle on Greenfield Road. A post-crash fire ensued, destroying most of the aircraft’s fuselage.

The deceased passengers have been identified as Spencer Lindahl, 43; Rustin Randall, 48; Drew Kimball, 44; and Graham Kimball, 12. The driver of the vehicle struck by the aircraft was also killed, while the lone surviving passenger on the aircraft was hospitalized with burn injuries.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation and is collecting evidence at the crash site. The agency plans to examine flight data, maintenance records, witness statements, and any video or audio records to determine the cause. Both the FAA and NTSB have requested any individuals with additional information or footage of the incident to come forward.

In response to the accident, Honda Aircraft Company expressed its condolences to the victims and committed to cooperating fully with the investigation. Falcon Field remains partially closed, with surrounding roadways also restricted as emergency and investigative personnel work on-site.