Ohio, United States: A twin-engine Cessna 441 Conquest II crashed Sunday morning in a wooded residential area of Howland Township, Ohio, resulting in the deaths of all six people onboard. The aircraft had departed from Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport (YNG) just minutes earlier and was en route to Bozeman, Montana.
Crash Occurred Minutes After Takeoff
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the aircraft departed Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport around 7:00 a.m. and lost contact shortly thereafter. The aircraft went down approximately two miles northeast of the airport, near the intersection of King Graves Road and Spring Run Road NE.
The aircraft impacted a densely wooded area behind a private residence. Emergency responders from multiple agencies, including the Howland Fire Department, Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and hazmat units, responded to the crash site.
All Six Onboard Confirmed Dead
Officials confirmed that all six individuals onboard, two crew members and four passengers were killed in the crash. Their identities have not yet been publicly released, pending notification of next of kin. No survivors or injuries on the ground were reported.
Trumbull County Coroner’s Office was on site to assist with recovery operations. Authorities described the crash site as “extremely difficult to access” due to heavy vegetation and the terrain surrounding the wreckage.
Authorities Investigate Cause of Crash
The FAA and NTSB have launched a joint investigation into the cause of the crash. According to FAA records, the aircraft was a Cessna 441 Conquest II, a pressurized twin-turboprop typically used for corporate or charter flights.
An NTSB Go Team was dispatched to the scene to conduct a detailed analysis of the wreckage, flight path, pilot qualifications, and maintenance records. Investigators will also review weather data, air traffic control communications, and flight tracking information.
FAA spokespersons confirmed that a preliminary report would be published in the coming days, with a full investigative report expected within several months.
Anthony Trevena, Executive Director of the Western Reserve Port Authority, which oversees Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport, called it “a heartbreaking day for our aviation community.” He expressed condolences to the victims’ families and confirmed full cooperation with federal investigators.
Fire Chief Raymond Pace of Howland Township described the incident as the deadliest local crash in recent memory. He noted that while no structures were impacted and no civilians on the ground were harmed, the loss of life onboard was “devastating.”
The area remained cordoned off for most of Sunday as investigators secured the site and documented the scene.
Fatal Crash at Ottawa Executive Airport, Michigan
In a separate incident on the same day, one person was killed when a small aircraft crashed at Ottawa Executive Airport in Zeeland, Michigan.
According to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office and airport officials, the aircraft went down shortly after takeoff from the general aviation airport. Emergency responders arrived on the scene within minutes, but the pilot was pronounced dead at the site. No other occupants were reported.
At the time of reporting, the FAA had confirmed the fatality but had not released the aircraft’s registration or pilot identity. The crash remains under investigation by local authorities in coordination with the FAA.
