The Reliant Air building burned down on the evening of September 12, 2007. The hangar was located on the northeast side of the airport.[3] It has since been rebuilt and Reliant Air continues in business.
History
In 1928, local pilots purchased a 60-acre tract near the Danbury Fair, known as Tucker's Field. This property was leased to the town in 1930 and became the Danbury Municipal Airport.[4]
For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2021, the airport had 53,524 aircraft operations, an average of 147 per day: 43% local general aviation, 53% transient general aviation, 3% air taxi and 1% military. There were 209 aircraft based at this airport: 169 single engine, 23 multi-engine, 10 jet aircraft and 7 helicopters.[1]
The Connecticut Wing Civil Air Patrol 399th Composite Squadron (NER-CT-042) operates out of the airport. The hangar is located next to runway 35.[5]
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
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On October 16, 2011, a Cirrus SR22 crashed in a field near the airport. The aircraft's one occupant was killed in the crash.
On January 22, 2013, a Cirrus SR22 landed on South Street in Danbury, The Cirrus CAP System was deployed and all three occupants were able to exit the aircraft safely without incident.
On August 21, 2015, an Eclipse 500 (N120EA) veered off Runway 26, causing minor injuries to the occupants and badly damaging the aircraft.[7]
On July 30, 2017, a Cessna 172 (N612DF) crashed in a dog park in Danbury shortly after taking off from Runway 26. Of the three passengers, two were injured, and one was killed from the crash.[8]
On September 22, 2017, a Cessna 180 (N9624B) experienced a ground loop, causing the plane to partially cartwheel which severely damaged the engine and nose structure. The pilot experienced no injuries and the plane was subsequently repaired.[9]
See also
Flying 20 Club, one of the oldest continuously active flying clubs
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