North Perry Airport

Megan Bishop's car was struck by a plane near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, Florida, killing her 4-year-old son Taylor. The crash is part of hundreds near airports in the past decade, with experts urging better communication about risks due to urban development.

Megan Bishop's son died in a 2021 plane crash near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, Florida. InvestigateTV found hundreds of similar accidents near airports in the last decade, with experts warning about risks from urban development and poor communication. Communities like Pembroke Pines face challenges balancing airport safety and expanding urban areas.

Megan Bishop's car was struck by a plane near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, Florida, killing her 4-year-old son Taylor and injuring her. The incident highlights a pattern of aviation accidents near airports, with dozens of fatalities and injuries in recent years. Experts warn of risks from urban development near airports and call for improved communication about safety concerns.

Bodycam video captures the aftermath of a small plane crash near Pembroke Pines hospital on May 29, which injured two women. Witnesses reported engine failure and the plane hitting a tree before crashing. City officials have raised concerns about frequent crashes at North Perry Airport, with 13 crashes and 20 incidents recorded since 2020. A safety study commissioned by county leaders is ongoing, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the latest crash.

A helicopter crash at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines hospitalized four people in stable condition. The Federal Aviation Administration identified the helicopter as a Robinson R44, and the FAA, Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue, and Police Department are investigating.

Four people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a helicopter crash at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, as confirmed by authorities. The cause of the crash and details about the victims remain undisclosed.

Pembroke Pines officials honored Nathan Gansert for rescuing two women after a small plane crash near North Perry Airport. The plane, part of a flight school, crashed due to engine failure, flipping into a ditch near a psychiatric hospital. Gansert assisted the survivors while city leaders called for improved airport safety.

Nathan Gansert, a Good Samaritan, was honored for rescuing two people from a plane crash near North Perry Airport. The aircraft, operated by Blue Sky flight school, experienced engine failure during takeoff on May 29, leading to an emergency landing. Both survivors, a student pilot and flight instructor, are recovering.

Two recent small plane crashes in South Florida have raised safety concerns. One incident involved a flipped plane at Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport with two minor injuries, while another Cessna C172P crashed in Pembroke Pines after engine failure, near a hospital. Pembroke Pines Mayor Angelo Castillo highlighted ongoing issues at North Perry Airport, citing 13 crashes and 20 incidents since 2020, including a fatal 2021 accident involving a 4-year-old.

A small plane crashed moments after taking off from North Perry Airport, injuring two women and reigniting safety concerns. Pembroke Pines Mayor Angelo Castillo and attorney Zach Gorwitz highlighted the airport's history of accidents, with over 35 incidents in five years, and called for improved safety measures or closure. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

A small plane overturned after a hard landing at the Pilot Training Center in Homestead, with the sole occupant—a student pilot—uninjured. The incident occurred on Saturday morning, following a separate small plane crash near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines the previous day.

A small plane crashed on the campus of South Florida State Hospital near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, injuring two women who were hospitalized. The Cessna 172P, registered to Blue Sky Aviation and operated by Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jay Schwartz, experienced engine failure before the crash. Pembroke Pines Mayor Angelo Castillo criticized the frequency of such incidents at the airport.

A small plane crashed near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, with two occupants reported conscious and breathing. The Cessna C172P crash-landed on the grounds of South Florida State Hospital, and the FAA is investigating the cause.