1 fatality

2025-03-13: Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 (N525CZ) — LBL 525 CZ LLC — Mesquite Metro, United States of America

Mesquite Metro, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On March 13, 2025, a Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 (registration N525CZ) operated by LBL 525 CZ LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Mesquite Metro, United States of America during takeoff. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An airplane crashed in a wooded area near Lawson and Clay Mathis roads after climbing to 950 feet in a slight right turn following takeoff from runway 18. The pilot was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Overview

On an unspecified date, an airplane departed from runway 18 at Mesquite Metro Airport. After takeoff, the aircraft climbed to an altitude of 950 feet while making a slight right turn. It then entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a wooded area near the intersection of Lawson and Clay Mathis roads. The airplane exploded upon impact and was completely destroyed.

Wreckage Location

The wreckage was found approximately 2 kilometers southwest of the threshold of runway 36. The debris field was consistent with a high-energy impact.

Occupant Information

The airplane was occupied by a single pilot. According to the source, the pilot was killed in the accident.

Aircraft Condition

The aircraft was totally destroyed in the crash and subsequent explosion.

Flight Path

After departure from runway 18, the airplane climbed in a slight right turn before entering an uncontrolled descent. The investigation did not specify further details about the flight path or any anomalies during the climb.