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Plane Crash on I-195 Claims Two Lives, Investigated

10/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

A Socata TBM-700 plane crashed on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, on October 13, 2025, at 8:15 a.m., resulting in the deaths of Thomas and Agatha Perkins from Middletown, Rhode Island.
The aircraft was attempting to land at New Bedford Regional Airport without filing a flight plan.
One person on the ground suffered non-life-threatening injuries due to debris, and the crash caused significant traffic disruptions, closing the highway for several hours.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the incident, while local officials have expressed condolences to the victims' families.

History

Historical Context

The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 established the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in response to a surge in aviation accidents, including the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision. This legislation transferred safety regulation from the Civil Aeronautics Board to the FAA, which became responsible for air traffic control and civil aviation safety, addressing over 1,000 annual fatalities in the late 1950s.

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Story summary

A Socata TBM-700 plane crashed on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, on October 13, 2025, at 8:15 a.m., resulting in the deaths of Thomas and Agatha Perkins from Middletown, Rhode Island.
The aircraft was attempting to land at New Bedford Regional Airport without filing a flight plan.
One person on the ground suffered non-life-threatening injuries due to debris, and the crash caused significant traffic disruptions, closing the highway for several hours.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the incident, while local officials have expressed condolences to the victims' families.

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