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Single-Engine Aircraft Collision with Vehicle Near New Bedford Airport (N111RF)

New Bedford, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On October 13, 2025, a Socata TBM-700 (registration N111RF) operated by Easton Air was involved in an aviation accident near New Bedford, United States of America during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered N111RF
Aircraft registered N111RF. Photo: wiltshirespotter / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a highway embankment and struck a car 6.6 km southwest of New Bedford Airport after takeoff in rain. Both occupants were killed, and the car driver was injured.

Incident Overview and Location Details The accident occurred 6.6 kilometers southwest of New Bedford Airport. The single-engine aircraft had taken off from Runway 05 in rainy conditions. After takeoff, the pilot made two successive turns to the left and reached a maximum altitude of 750 feet. ## Crash Sequence and Impact The aircraft began to lose height and speed before striking a car on Highway 195. The aircraft then crashed into the embankment separating both highways and burst into flames. ## Casualties Both occupants of the aircraft were killed in the accident. The driver of the car was injured.

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