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Kagoshima, Japan — A Japan Airlines (JAL) Boeing 737-846(WL), registered JA336J, experienced a tire puncture on the right main landing gear during landing at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ/RJFK) on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The incident occurred during flight JL647, a scheduled passenger service from Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND/RJTT) to Kagoshima. The aircraft, carrying 150 occupants, landed on runway 34 at approximately 13:44 local time when the right tire of the main landing gear punctured. Witnesses reported seeing white smoke emanating from the damaged tire. Despite the issue, the flight crew safely taxied the aircraft to the apron under its own power, where it was met by Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services (ARFF). No fire was observed, and there were no injuries among passengers or crew. Following the incident, the Boeing 737 was towed to its assigned gate for further inspection. Runway 34 was temporarily closed until 13:59 for safety checks, causing minor disruptions, including th...

Franklin, NC (November 28, 2024) – A Beechcraft B300 King Air 350, operated by Barrel King LLC, veered off the runway while landing at Macon County Airport (1A5) around 10:19 a.m. local time. The incident occurred during a landing attempt on Runway 7 and resulted in the aircraft coming to rest on the taxiway. The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, escaped unharmed. There were no other injuries reported. However, the aircraft sustained substantial damage, including significant nose damage caused by at least two propeller blades penetrating the fuselage from both sides. Weather Conditions Weather reports from the time of the incident indicate gusty winds, which may have contributed to the mishap. At 10:10 a.m., approximately 12 minutes before the accident, winds were recorded at 340° at 9 knots, gusting to 16 knots, with visibility at 10 miles and scattered clouds at 2,800 feet. Conditions worsened slightly by 10:30 a.m., with winds increasing to 330° at 12 knots and gusting to 2...

Montréal, QC — A Nolinor Aviation Boeing 737-408, registration C-GGWX, was involved in an emergency landing at Montréal–Mirabel International Airport (YMX) on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The aircraft, operating as Flight NRL662, experienced a left-hand main landing gear collapse upon touchdown, resulting in substantial damage but no reported injuries among the 87 occupants onboard. Incident Overview The flight departed from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) at 14:58 UTC, bound for Bagotville Airport (YBG). At approximately 15:23 UTC, the crew aborted their approach to Bagotville after a fault indication. Following an assessment, the flight was initially directed back to Québec City but was ultimately diverted to Montréal–Mirabel, chosen for its longer runway. Landing occurred at 16:24 UTC under flapless conditions. During the touchdown on runway 24, the No. 1 engine nacelle struck the runway surface, and the aircraft slid to a stop...

Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Time: 23:36 UTC Pereira, Colombia – An Avianca Airbus A320-214, registration HK-5407, operating as flight AV9418, encountered an engine failure during its takeoff roll on runway 26 at Pereira-Matecaña Airport (PEI/SKPE). The aircraft, manufactured in 2014 and equipped with CFMI CFM56-5B4/P engines, was En route to Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG/SKBO) with 168 occupants on board. Incident Details The incident occurred during the takeoff phase when the crew detected an issue with one of the engines, leading to an aborted takeoff. The aircraft came to a complete stop on the runway, and an emergency evacuation was initiated. No fatalities or injuries were reported among the passengers and crew, nor were there any casualties on the ground. The precise extent of damage to the aircraft remains unknown, pending further inspection. Immediate Response A prompt response from airport authorities and emergency services ensure...

Sydney, NSW – November 27, 2024 : A Jetstar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (registration VH-VKH), operating as flight JQ27 from Sydney (SYD) to Phuket (HKT), made an emergency landing at Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport after experiencing a tire-related issue during takeoff. The aircraft safely returned to the airport approximately 1.5 hours after departure, with no reported injuries among the passengers or crew. Incident Details The flight, which departed Sydney at 3:20 PM local time, encountered the mechanical issue shortly after takeoff. Initial reports suggested a front tire may have burst, but subsequent analysis revealed damage to one of the ten rear tires. After identifying the issue, the flight crew requested a priority landing and entered a holding pattern near Richmond in northwest Sydney to burn fuel and ensure a safe return. Emergency services were on standby as a precaution, and the aircraft landed at 5:00 PM without...

Vilnius, Lithuania – November 25, 2024 A tragic aviation accident occurred early this morning near Vilnius International Airport (VNO/EYVI), claiming the life of one pilot and leaving three other occupants injured. A SwiftAir opf DHL operated Boeing 737-476 (SF), registration EC-MFE, crashed approximately 1.3 kilometers north of the airport during its final approach to runway 19. The aircraft, designated Flight QY5960 (Postman 18D), had departed Leipzig Airport (LEJ/EDDP) on a scheduled cargo route to Vilnius. The aircraft was completely destroyed in the impact, and a nearby residential building was set ablaze. Fortunately, no casualties were reported on the ground. Accident Details Preliminary information reveals that the flight crew was cleared for an ILS Z approach to runway 19 by Vilnius Approach and instructed to descend to 2,700 feet. As the aircraft neared the Final Approach Point (FAP), communication issues arose. The Vilnius Tower frequency...

Bodø, Norway – November 22, 2024 A Widerøe-operated de Havilland Canada DHC-8-103, registered LN-WIY, encountered an engine issue while En route from Bodø Airport (BOO/ENBO) to Stokmarknes-Skagen Airport (SKN/ENSK) as part of scheduled passenger flight WF844. The incident occurred early Friday morning, forcing the crew to return to Bodø after shutting down one of the aircraft's Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 engines. The aircraft, manufactured in 1997, departed Bodø as scheduled. While cruising south of Stokmarknes, the flight crew identified a technical problem with one of the engines. Following established safety protocols, the affected engine was shut down, and the aircraft diverted back to Bodø. The landing was reportedly uneventful, and no injuries were sustained by passengers or crew onboard. Flight WF844 was carrying passengers bound for Stokmarknes on its regular route, part of Widerøe's regional service network. The nature of the technical fault remains under investi...

Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024 A Safair Boeing 737-800 ( registration ZS-ZWA ) operating flight FA474 experienced a bird strike shortly after takeoff from Lanseria International Airport. The incident affected the aircraft's No. 2 engine, prompting the crew to divert to Johannesburg-OR Tambo International Airport as a precaution. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew, and the extent of the damage to the aircraft remains unconfirmed. The flight, scheduled to travel to Durban International Airport, was categorized as an incident. Social Media Incident: Safair B738 at Lanseria on Nov 21st 2024, bird strike #B738 #ZSZWA #FA474 https://t.co/zsIPdfXKgJ — Aviation Herald (@avherald) November 21, 2024 Incident: Safair B738 at Lanseria on Nov 21st 2024, bird strike https://t.co/qLSZUtKZ3k #avgeek #B738 #FA474 (Photo credit: Asylumkid / Flickr / License: CC by-sa) — AeroInside (@AeroInsideCom) November 21, 2024 Confidence Rating Th...

Amsterdam, November 15, 2024 – A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight, identified as KL661, experienced a bird strike incident shortly after departure from Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport (AMS/EHAM). The aircraft, an Airbus A330-203 registered as PH-AOA and equipped with GE CF6-80E1A3 engines, encountered significant issues during its initial climb phase. Incident Summary At approximately 09:09 UTC, shortly after takeoff from runway 24, KLM flight KL661 bound for Houston-George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH/KIAH) reported engine vibrations due to a bird strike affecting both engines. The pilot and crew made the decision to return to Schiphol as a safety precaution. The aircraft landed without further incident 28 minutes after departure. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew, and there were no ground casualties. Aircraft and Engine Details Model: Airbus A330-203 Registration: PH-AOA Year of Manufacture: 2005 Engines...