Tragic Beachcraft Baron Crash kills 3 near Williston Regional Airport

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, a twin-engine Beechcraft 58P Baron, registration N121GJ, crashed in a rural area just northwest of Williston Regional Airport (X60), in Levy County, Florida. The aircraft was on approach for landing (after a planned fuel stop) and impacted in a peanut field, killing all three people on board. The pilot was an experienced instructor and the passengers were a father and his 8 y.o. son returning form a hunting trip.
The crash kicked off immediate responses from the FAA, the NTSB, and local law enforcement, beginning an investigative process that can take many months. In this episode, we walk you through what we do know so far, what plausible scenarios investigators will examine, and where things currently remain uncertain.

Todd and Ben discuss and react to all aviation matters, accidents and incidents. We will play Cockpit Voice Recordings, read aircraft accident transcripts and watch/analyze video. Todd has over 24 years in aviation working for regional airlines, charter companies and in private/corporate aviation. He has accumulated over 10,000 hours and 7 type ratings. Has also earned most of the Flight Instructor ratings (CFI, CFII, MEI, MEII, IGI, AGI). Ben is specialized in General Aviation. Ben owns a Grumman Tiger which he has flown from West to East coast of the United States multiple times and can regale us with various other adventures. He has earned his Private Pilot license with Instrument rating and currently working on his Commercial license.


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