On December 28, 2025, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration N40BA) operated by 711BN was involved in an aviation accident near Doraville, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed in a residential area in Doraville, Georgia, while on final approach to Atlanta-DeKalb-Peachtree Airport after the pilot declared an emergency. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Departure and Flight
The twin-engine airplane departed Miami-Executive Airport (Kendall Tamiami) at 0628 local time on a flight to Kennesaw-Cobb County-McCollum Airport in Georgia.
Emergency Declaration
While approaching the Atlanta control area, the pilot declared an emergency and requested clearance to land at the nearest airport. Air traffic control vectored the aircraft to Atlanta-DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. The pilot modified his route and completed a left-hand circuit.
Approach and Crash
On final approach to runway 21L, the airplane went out of control and crashed at Homeland Drive, in a residential area located in Doraville, approximately 5 kilometers north-northeast of the airport. Both occupants were injured, and the airplane was destroyed.
