Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

Editor-in-Chief

Matt Thurber

Two HondaJets experienced runway overruns in the past week, with one ending up in the water at Coos Bay, Oregon, and another in the grass at Florida’s Naples Airport (KAPF).&nbsp;According to AIN research, there have been 20 HondaJet runway excursions, including eight since publication in September 2023 of a <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-09-01/excursions-running-out-runway-and-options">story comparing excursions between aircraft types</a>.
The Naples HondaJet, N48HM, departed from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (KSHD) in Virginia on April 9 and landed on 6,600-foot-long Runway 05. Photos of the HondaJet appear to show no damage, and the sole occupant was uninjured.
<figure role="group" class="caption caption-img">
<img alt="HondaJet Naples Airport overrun" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d3723621-75c1-4c51-8c7d-acd98c772478" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/HondaJet%20Naples%20Airport.jpg" width="1080" height="709" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>The sole occupant of this HondaJet was not injured in a runway overrun at Naples Airport. Photo: Naples Municipal Airport</figcaption>
</figure>

On April 7, HondaJet N826E took off from St. George Regional Airport (KSGU) in Utah and touched down at North Bend Airport (KOTH) at 6:12 a.m. on 5,980-foot-long Runway 05. Most of the five occupants were injured.
A person who claimed to be a passenger on that flight commented on a <a href="https://youtu.be/JiJKrjan7zA?si=BFWfYOhJB_qdv3OB">video</a> that Juan Browne posted to his “blancolirio” YouTube channel. He wrote: “I was one of the passengers in this accident. We touched down. I felt the brakes come on briefly after touch down. After that it was absolutely nothing and into the water we went, after the pilot narrowly threaded the needle and steered us off the right between the runway lights and a building. Both would have killed us if we hit them.”
In another comment, he added: “We did go out the main door. We got three of the passengers up to the runway and the pilot was still in the plane. I was very concerned for him and got back into the plane, he had a broken ankle and was badly bruised. But he was in emotional control and trying to get the right engine to turn off.&nbsp;
“I found out later I had a broken leg and ligaments that needed reconnected in my left leg. I wasn’t hurt as bad as most of the other guys. But yea, we made it up to the runway and the rescue crews met us and helped us.”
Weather at KOTH at 6:10 a.m. was wind 170 at 8 knots, 7 miles visibility, rain showers, and few clouds at 2,600 feet. The tailwind on landing would have been about 4 knots.

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

HondaJets Experience Runway Overruns in Oregon and Florida

No fatalities in either accident, but injuries occurred when one went into the water

Two HondaJets experienced runway overruns in the past week. One ended up in the water at Coos Bay, Oregon, and another in the grass at Florida’s Naples Airport.

HondaJets Experience Runway Overruns in Oregon, Florida

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Amy Wilder

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

Two occupants suffered minor injuries in runway overrun and gear collapse

NTSB Cites Cable Misrouting in Beechcraft 400A Crash

Hanneke Weitering

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Single-seat multicopter landed safely after the incident

Hexa eVTOL Aircraft Suffers Rotor Failure at Osaka World Expo

Charles Alcock

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

A PC-12 collided with the threshold slope at Courchevel Airport in the French Alps

Ski Resort Accident Crew Had Limited Mountain Experience

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Company’s abrupt firing of operations director prompts FAA emergency order

FAA Orders Emergency Suspension for NY Helicopter

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Overall accident rate dipped despite higher fatalities 

Fatal Rotorcraft Accidents Spike in March

Recovery concludes after key evidence secured

Rotor, Transmission Recovered in Hudson River Crash

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

In this article

HondaJet HA-420 Series

Honda Aircraft

More In Accidents

NTSB Cites Cable Misrouting in Beechcraft 400A Crash

Two occupants suffered minor injuries in runway overrun and gear collapse

Hexa eVTOL Aircraft Suffers Rotor Failure at Osaka World Expo

Single-seat multicopter landed safely after the incident

Ski Resort Accident Crew Had Limited Mountain Experience

A PC-12 collided with the threshold slope at Courchevel Airport in the French Alps

FAA Orders Emergency Suspension for NY Helicopter

Company’s abrupt firing of operations director prompts FAA emergency order

Fatal Rotorcraft Accidents Spike in March

Overall accident rate dipped despite higher fatalities

Rotor, Transmission Recovered in Hudson River Crash

Recovery concludes after key evidence secured

Hawker Overshoots Runway at Morocco’s Fès–Saïss Airport

Two pilots and a flight attendant were released from the hospital with light injuries

No Distress Call Made in New York MU-2B Turboprop Crash

Family was en route to holiday gathering

AIN Products

SUBSCRIPTIONS

RESOURCES

ABOUT AIN