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Osaka, Japan – A United Airlines Boeing 737-824 (registration N39297) operating as flight UA32 from Tokyo/Narita to Mactan–Cebu diverted to Kansai International Airport on Friday, September 12, 2025, following a fire alarm in the aft cargo compartment while cruising at 34,000 feet south of Japan. The aircraft, carrying 142 occupants, declared an emergency around 18:30 local time and landed safely on runway 24L at Kansai at 19:08. After exiting the runway, the aircraft stopped on a taxiway, where an emergency evacuation was conducted between 19:29 and 19:41. Five passengers sustained minor injuries, such as bruises and scratches, during the evacuation. Some passengers reported detecting a burnt smell in the aft cabin. However, no fire was found during the initial inspection. Airport rescue and firefighting services were on standby, but no fire-extinguishing activity was needed Both runways at Kansai were temporarily closed. Runway 24R reopened at 20:15, while 24L remained closed until 0...

Agricultural Plane Crash in Fernandópolis Results in Pilot's Death

Fernandópolis, Brazil – November 14, 2024

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday involving an Air Tractor AT-602 aircraft registered as PP-PLR, operated by Fama Aviação Agrícola Ltda. The agricultural plane, which was newly manufactured in 2024 (MSN: 602-1376), crashed under unknown circumstances while performing an aerial operation in Fernandópolis, São Paulo. Unfortunately, the sole occupant of the aircraft, the pilot, was killed in the crash.

The accident happened during the manoeuvring phase of an agricultural operation. Witnesses reported that the cropduster had flown over the designated area four times before the crash. The exact cause of the accident remains unclear at this time.

The aircraft was destroyed upon impact, marking a devastating loss for both the operator and the community. No other injuries or fatalities were reported on the ground.

Brazil's CENIPA (Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos) has initiated an investigation into the incident, although details so far are limited, with most information currently sourced from news outlets and social media.

This unfortunate event highlights the risks associated with aerial agricultural operations and has prompted an outpouring of condolences for the pilot's family.

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