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United Airlines Flight Diverts to Osaka After Fire Alarm; No Fatalities Reported

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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...
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Top 10 Aviation Disasters: Tragic Accidents That Shook the World (2019 - 2024)

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Aviation accidents, though rare, leave a lasting impact on the industry and the people involved. Here, we highlight the top 10 aviation disasters based on fatalities, as recorded in last five years (2019 - 2024).

1. Boeing 737-800 Crash – South Korea (December 29, 2024)


2. Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 – Ethiopia (March 10, 2019)


3. China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 – China (March 21, 2022)

  • Fatalities: 132

  • ICAO Category: UNK

  • A Boeing 737-800 experienced a sudden and unexplained descent, resulting in a catastrophic crash.

4. Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 – Pakistan (May 22, 2020)


5. Yeti Airlines Flight 691 – Nepal (January 15, 2023)


6. Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 – Indonesia (January 9, 2021)


7. ATR 72-500 Crash – Brazil (August 9, 2024)

  • Fatalities: 62

  • ICAO Category: LOC-I

  • A tragic accident involving an ATR 72-500 in Brazil, adding to concerns over aircraft safety in extreme weather conditions.


8. Aeroflot Flight 1492 – Russia (May 5, 2019)





9. Antonov An-26 Crash – Russia (July 6, 2021)



10. Tara Air Flight 197 – Nepal (May 29, 2022)


Final Thoughts

Each of these accidents serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of aviation safety. While air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation, continuous improvements in technology, training, and regulations are crucial to preventing future disasters.

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Confidence Rating

The information provided is based on news reports and social media sources, which may not always be fully verified. This analysis is a self-effort and does not reflect official statements or conclusions. As such, the confidence rating for this data is considered unofficial and subject to further investigation.

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