This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this post will be corrected when the preliminary report is released.
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N30HG
- History of Flight:
On November 10, 2025, at about 1018 local time, a Beechcraft B100 King Air, N30HG, registered to International Air Services Inc Trustee out of Carson City, Nevada, was destroyed when it impacted residential terrain and a man-made pond in Coral Springs, Florida. There were reportedly no survivors. The relief flight originated from Fort Lauderdale-Executive Airport (FXE/KFXE), Florida, and was destined to Montego Bay-Sangster International Airport (MBJ/MKJS), Jamaica.
The purpose of the flight was to deliver supplies to victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
According to preliminary Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) data (figure 1), at 1002:56 LT, the airplane was observed taxiing from the parking area towards runway 27. At 1014:12, the airplane departed runway 27 (elevation 11.7 ft) and entered a climbing right to an altitude of 4,200 ft. At 1017:11, after reaching that altitude, the airplane started a right hand turn. It was travelling about 164 knots groundspeed (GS) at that point. At 1017:52, before the conclusion of the turn, the airplane started a steep descent. At 1018:06, the airplane was observed at 3350 ft, 238 knots groundspeed (GS) and descending 4500 feet per minute (fpm). The airplane continued to descend and accelerated to about 270 knots GS. At the last few seconds, the airplane slowed down to about 260 knots GS while the descent rate continued to increase. The last ADS-B return was recorded about 160 ft from the crash site, the airplane was at 450 ft, 257 knots GS, and descending 14000 feet per minute (fpm).
- Pilot Information:
unknown at this point.
- Airplane Information:
The accident aircraft, serial number BE-14, was manufactured in 1976. It was a twin-turboprop airplane powered by two (Honeywell) Garrett AiResearch TPE-331 engines.
- Wreckage and Impact Information:
The first identified point of impact was a downed palm tree in the backyard of a residential home. This was followed by ground impressions on a 125° heading leading to a destroyed fence. The airplane then continued into the pond and was destroyed by impact forces. The house itself was not damaged. The impact trajectory (speculation) suggests the aircraft was on a steep descent/out of control (see figure 3).
Three videos were released shortly after the writing of this entry, the videos showed the aircraft in a nose down, wings level vertical descent. The ground impressions were as a result of the right wing impacting the ground.
- Airport Information:
none.
- Weather:
(1) METARs:
METAR KPMP 101453Z 28009KT 10SM SCT025 SCT033 27/22 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP174 6//// T02670217 51017 PNO
METAR KPMP 101511Z 29011G15KT 10SM BKN025 BKN033 28/22 A3004 RMK AO2 T02780222 PNO
METAR KPMP 101524Z 27011KT 10SM SCT024 SCT030 28/22 A3004 RMK AO2 T02780217 PNO
METAR KPMP 101553Z 30013KT 10SM FEW020 BKN027 BKN034 27/22 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP171 T02670217 PNO
METAR KBCT 101454Z 29006G17KT 10SM BKN020 BKN026 BKN038 27/22 A3004 RMK TCU DSNT W-NW CIG LWR W
METAR KBCT 101553Z 30015G21KT 10SM SCT020TCU SCT027 SCT039 27/21 A3004 RMK TCU OHD AND ALQD AND DSNT SW-NW MOV E
METAR KFLL 101453Z 28010G17KT 10SM SCT023 SCT040 BKN120 27/21 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02670211 51016
METAR KFLL 101553Z 29009G21KT 10SM SCT027 BKN250 28/21 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02830211
(2) Area Forecast Discussion:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Miami FL 644 AM EST Mon Nov 10 2025 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 644 AM EST Mon Nov 10 2025 - A strong cold front passage today will bringing the coldest temperatures of the season so far to the region tonight into Tuesday. - Strong northwest winds will result in significant wind chill values Tuesday morning, especially around the Lake region. - Hazardous marine conditions expected to develop across all coastal waters starting this morning. - Hazardous beach conditions expected today and into Tuesday with increasing risk of rip currents for all beaches of South Florida, and high surf over the Palm Beach county beaches. && .SHORT TERM... (Today through Tuesday) Issued at 206 AM EST Mon Nov 10 2025 Guidance remains in good agreement about the upcoming cold weather snap starting Monday morning. Latest sfc analyses place the frontal boundary past the peninsula with the onset of drier and colder air advection in place. Deep zonal flow will spread across the region with northerly cold wind bringing the first cooling down of the season. Latest forecast temps for this afternoon remain around the same values from previous model runs with highs in the low-mid 70s around the Lake region, and in the upper 70s to low 80s further south. The northerly winds are expected to reach the 10-15 mph range with higher gusts by the early afternoon hours on Monday, intensifying the cold air advection during the evening and overnight hours. Model guidance remain in consensus in having the coldest period of the cold weather on Tuesday morning, with lows dropping into the upper 30s to low 40s around the Lake region, and mid-upper 40s elsewhere. Locations right along the coast may remain close to 50. In terms of wind chill values, guidance have been going a few degrees cooler since yesterday`s runs and now NBM is showing 30-32 degrees around the Lake region, with mid 30s to around 40 elsewhere. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Glades, Hendry, and northern portions of Palm Beach and Collier counties from 4am to 9am Tuesday morning for wind chill values of 35 degrees or less. Wind chill values like those can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. For the Tuesday afternoon highs, models also remain consistent with keeping low-mid 60s around the Lake region/interior areas, and upper 60s elsewhere. Winds will likely peak in intensity, around 15 mph, during the late morning hours Tuesday then beginning to subside in the afternoon hours. && .LONG TERM... (Tuesday night through Sunday) Issued at 206 AM EST Mon Nov 10 2025 Not much changes for the long term forecast philosophy with the air mass across the state gradually moderating from Wednesday and through the end of the work week as the west Atlantic ridge returns. The last portion of the cold spell will happen Wednesday morning with lows in the 40s inland, and high 50s to around 60 near the coasts. Decreasing winds veer to a more easterly flow while warming up the air mass. Afternoon highs climb back into the upper 70s to low 80s by Friday and through the upcoming weekend. POPs remain basically in single digits every day of the forecast period with benign weather prevailing. && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 644 AM EST Mon Nov 10 2025 Generally VFR prevails at all terminals during the next 24 hours. Gusty NW winds will begin later this morning and becoming robust this afternoon. Gusts to around 25 kt may continue into the evening hours. && .MARINE... Issued at 206 AM EST Mon Nov 10 2025 Hazardous marine conditions will develop today in the wake of the frontal passage starting this morning and continuing through the middle of the work week. All of South Florida`s coastal waters will be affected by the stronger winds, including the Lake. A Small Craft Advisory has been issued with latest model estimates showing possible wave heights in the 10 to 14 feet range in the Atlantic waters on Tuesday, along with wind speeds in the 25-30 kt range with higher gusts. Conditions should begin subsiding Wednesday morning starting on the Gulf waters and then the Atlantic later that afternoon. && .BEACHES... Issued at 206 AM EST Mon Nov 10 2025 A high risk of rip currents is in effect for all South Florida beaches today behind a cold front passage. A high surf advisory will also be in effect for all Palm Beach county beaches starting early morning Tuesday, and might be expanded into Broward and Miami-Dade depending on latest model trends. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 206 AM EST Mon Nov 10 2025 Northerly flow will result in very dry conditions and increasing winds expected Tuesday afternoon with RH/wind speed values approaching critical levels, mainly over the western half of South Florida. The situation will continue to be closely monitored in case further action becomes necessary.
- Additional Information:
I have a few 1000 hours flying cargo in the King air 90 series, but I haven't flown a 100 so I will be interested to know how the trim system works as it is apparently different to the other King Air series. I doubt if it was a cargo shift forwards because the cargo would more likely slide backwards during the takeoff and climb. Happened to me once. IIRC there was a fatal Baron crash recently, it also nose dived into the ground possibly a runaway trim.
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