On May 21, a Beechcraft 1900C, a twin-engine regional aircraft, crashed while approaching Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. With 19 individuals onboard, including pilots and passengers, all were tragically killed. The flight was primarily operated by a regional airline servicing routes in the Northeastern United States. The flight departed from Philadelphia and was on a routine approach to its destination when it encountered intense stormy weather conditions, including low visibility and strong winds.

Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft struggling before it ultimately crashed into a field close to the airport. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) immediately launched a full investigation into the crash. Initial findings indicated that the aircraft had entered a significant weather front, which contributed to the loss of control. Investigators looked into the qualifications of the flight crew, the airline's operational procedures, and weather data to better understand the circumstances surrounding the disaster.

Following the incident, concerns were raised about regional aviation safety, particularly regarding weather assessment protocols for pilots. The crash spurred discussions and reviews of the airline's emergency preparedness strategies and training regimens for handling severe weather conditions.