On Friday afternoon, a Bombardier Challenger 300, registered as N300ER and operated by AirShare, experienced an in-flight incident over Northampton, Massachusetts, resulting in the death of one passenger. The aircraft had taken off from Keene, New Hampshire, and was en route to Leesburg, Virginia, with two flight crew and three passengers on board.
The FAA reported that a trim issue had occurred before the incident. Flight tracking data shows the aircraft climbing to approximately 24,000 feet before the upset occurred, with vertical speed peaking at almost 6,000 fpm before dropping to nearly -2,000 fpm some 15 seconds later. The jet subsequently diverted to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut and landed at 4 p.m. The NTSB and other authorities are investigating the incident, and Bombardier has pledged to fully cooperate. The company issued a statement expressing its condolences and support for all those affected by the accident. See Flight Tracking: HERE
Airshare is a private jet operator founded in 2001 and based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company has built a reputation for providing flights for recent SuperBowl MVP Patrick Mahomes. Less than one month after SuperBowl LVII AirShare finds themselves in the news again but this time for a tragic loss of life.
Many news outlets are reporting this aircraft is owned by Conexon, LLC, Private Jet Clubs has confirmed this information is inaccurate. The 2013 Challenger 300 was sold to new ownership and Airshare in late September 2022.
wow Pat Mahomes better find a new jet provider!