By Crash News Writer 
Chinle, AZ (August 6, 2025) – A tragic aviation accident claimed four lives on August 5 after a medical transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Chinle Municipal Airport in northern Arizona.
According to reports, the small dual-propeller Beechcraft 300 was en route to retrieve a patient from a nearby hospital when it went down around 12:40 p.m. The crash occurred near the airport located within the Navajo Nation, approximately 165 miles northeast of Flagstaff. The aircraft belonged to CSI Aviation, a New Mexico-based air charter company.
Authorities say the plane caught fire following the crash. Emergency responders from the Navajo Police Department’s Chinle District, along with local EMS and fire rescue teams, were dispatched to the site. All four people on board were medical personnel and were declared deceased at the scene.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. Chinle Airport remains closed to the public during the investigation.
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H5: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on early reports from local officials and is subject to updates as the investigation develops.
- The names of the victims have not been released, pending identification and notification of next of kin.
- Investigators from the FAA and NTSB are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including any potential mechanical issues or contributing factors.
- Updates about road access to the Chinle Municipal Airport and any related disruptions can be found through local emergency management or transportation services.
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