Astoria, Ore. – Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (SORA) has resumed commercial flight operations after a corporate jet crash early Monday morning, airport officials confirmed. The crash, involving a 2019 Honda HA-420 jet, occurred as the aircraft veered off the runway and ended up in Coos Bay.
According to SORA authorities, the incident took place around 6:12 a.m. when the jet, which had been arriving from St. George Regional Airport in Utah, failed to land safely. Emergency responders were immediately dispatched to the scene, where all five individuals aboard, including the pilot, were safely rescued. The victims were transported to Bay Area Hospital for evaluation, where a hospital spokeswoman confirmed that all patients were alert and oriented.
Three of the injured individuals were later discharged, while one patient remains hospitalized in Coos Bay. A second individual was transferred to another medical facility for further care. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the passengers or the extent of their injuries.
The swift removal of the aircraft from the water allowed the airport to reopen its main runway and resume operations. Despite the initial disruption, the SkyWest United Express flight to San Francisco, which was initially canceled due to the crash, was able to resume with only a short delay. Other general aviation traffic continued without significant interruptions.
The incident prompted a coordinated response from local fire departments, the U.S. Coast Guard, and area law enforcement agencies, who assisted in the rescue and ongoing investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has authorized the removal of the jet from the water, and authorities are working to determine the cause of the crash.
While the event has raised concerns over safety, the airport’s quick response and the timely reopening of the runway have allowed operations to return to normal. Local officials have expressed their gratitude for the efforts of all involved in the swift resolution of the incident.
Investigations are ongoing, and SORA officials have pledged to provide further updates as more information becomes available.
