UAE – An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed on Friday during Dubai air show, plunging to the ground and killing the pilot. Reports indicate that the crash occurred at around 2.10 pm local time (1210GMT) before thick smoke engulfed the site. The Indian Armed Forces (IAF) confirmed the incident, saying they were still gathering information. […]
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Light Aircraft Crash in Japan Kills 3
JAPAN – 3 people were killed in a light aircraft crash in Japan’s Fukuoka province according to police reports on Tuesday. The crash was reported in a mountainous area, and the wreckage had no original shape, with no wings, while its parts had turned into ash, Kyodo News reported. Authorities launched a search following an […]
Indian Air Force Trainer Aircraft PC-7 Pilatus Crashes in Chennai
INDIA – An Indian Air Force trainer aircraft crashed near Tambaram in Chennai on Friday afternoon with a solo pilot. The pilot was able to eject safely according to local reports. The involved aircraft was a PC-7 Pilatus trainer used for beginner flight training. The single-seater trainer aircraft went down around 2.50pm. Standard safety measures […]
Russian Su-30 Fighter Jet Crashes, Killing 2
RUSSIA – A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed on Thursday near border with Finland, killing the 2 pilots onboard. The Russian Defense Ministry said that the crash happened at the evening in Karelia Region, adding that the fighter jet was undertaking a training flight. Karelia Governor Artur Parfenchikov added that the pilots were from the […]
Names of Turkish Military Personnel Killed in Cargo Plane Crash
TURKEY – On Wednesday, the Turkish National Defense Ministry released the names of the 20 military personnel killed in cargo plane crash near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border. The Turkish C-130 military cargo plane with 20 military personnel on board crashed Tuesday after taking off from Azerbaijan en route to Turkey. Names of the Deceased Turkish Military […]
Turkish C-130 Military Cargo Plane Crashes in Georgia
TURKEY – A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crashed in Georgia while en route from Azerbaijan on Tuesday, killing all 20 onboard. “Our valiant soldiers perished in the crash of a C- 130 military aircraft on the Georgian-Azerbaijani border. On behalf of myself and the Ministry of Defense, I express my condolences to the families of the […]
UPS Grounds its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Aircraft Fleet Following Crash
USA – The United States UPS cargo and shipping company have announced that it has grounded its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft fleet following its recent crash in Luisville, Kentucky. The move came “out of an abundance of caution” and for safety reasons, UPS said in a statement on Friday, noting that MD-11s represent roughly 9% […]
UPS Cargo Plane Crash Death Toll Rises to 12
USA – The death toll from the UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky have risen to 12 according to the local Mayor Craig Greenberg on Wednesday. “I’m deeply saddened to share that the death toll has risen to 12, with several individuals still unaccounted for,” Greenberg said on the US social media company X’s […]
UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Kentucky Kills 7
USA – At least 7 people were killed in a UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky late Tuesday according to local reports. The cargo plane crashed near Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville. “The news out of Louisville is tough tonight as the death toll has now reached at least 7, with that number […]
Military Cargo Plane Crash in Sudan Kills All Crew Members
SUDAN – A Sudanese military cargo plane crash late Tuesday in West Kordofan state killed all crew members, according to a military statement. A military statement said the aircraft suffered a technical malfunction in its right wing, which led to a loss of balance and caused it to catch fire. The aircraft crashed tens of […]
Plane Crash Near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth Kills 2
USA – At least 2 people died after a plane crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth Texas on Sunday. Units from the Fort Worth Fire Department were dispatched to North Saginaw Boulevard following reports of the crash, the Dallas Morning News reported, citing police records. Details about the aircraft’s origin and destination were not […]
Plane Crash in Silesian Voivodeship Poland Kills 2
POLAND – Two people were killed after a plane crashed in the Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland on Tuesday. Firefighters discovered the charred remains of the victims in a field near the village of Lipowa, the State Fire Service said. Six fire brigades, along with police officers and prosecutors, were dispatched to the scene to secure […]
An Antonov An-2 Plane Crash in Rostov Region, Russia Kills 1
RUSSIA – An Antonov An-2 plane crash in Rostov region on Tuesday killed the pilot while undertaking agricultural work near Morozov farm. According to the Main Directorate of the Russian Emergencies Ministry in the region, the crash occurred around 9:20 a.m. “At 9:20 a.m., information was received that an An-2 aircraft had crashed during agricultural work 4 […]
Colorado Mid-Air Plane Collision Kills 1
USA – One person was killed and 3 others injured in a Colorado mid-air plane collision according to local reports on Sunday. The collision occurred when a Cessna 172 and an Extra Flugzeugbau EA300 struck each other as both aircraft attempted to land at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport around 10.40 am local time (1640GMT). Both […]
Air India Plane Crash Today with 242 Onboard – One Survivor
INDIA – Air India plane crash today, Thursday, with 242 onboard the London-bound flight, just after takeoff at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport was reported by local authorities. Among the 242 were 169 Indian nationals, 53 UK citizens, 7 from Portugal, one from Canada, 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew members. The aircraft went down […]