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Mosby, Missouri – A privately owned Cessna 340A (N888MT) crashed during approach to runway 18 at Midwest National Air Center Airport (KGPH) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, resulting in two fatalities. The twin-engine aircraft, manufactured in 1979 and configured with a RAM VI conversion, was on a flight from Fayette, Missouri (FYG) to Mosby (KGPH) when the accident occurred. Sequence of Events At approximately 11:58 local time, the Cessna was executing a left base to final turn for runway 18. Witness reports and ADS-B tracking indicate the aircraft descended rapidly before impacting terrain just short of the runway threshold. The aircraft came to rest upright but was immediately consumed by a post-impact fire. Both the pilot and passenger perished at the scene. Weather Conditions Weather data from KGPH around the time of the crash showed clear skies, visibility of 10 miles, and light winds from 230° at 5 knots. Temperature was 25°C, with a density altitude of approximately 1,838 ft—con...

Here’s a detailed news report and analysis of the crash of Angara Airlines Flight 2G‑2311 (RA‑47315) on 24 July 2025 near Tynda Airport, Amur Oblast, Russia Incident Overview On Thursday, 24 July 2025, Angara Airlines Flight 2G‑2311, an Antonov An‑24RV (registration RA‑47315, built in 1976), crashed at approximately 12:58 local time, while on final approach to Tynda Airport. All 48 occupants (42 passengers, including five children, and six crew) were killed. The aircraft disappeared from radar during its second landing attempt, after a failed first approach; no distress call was issued. The wreckage was located burning on a mountainous forest slope about 15–16 km (9–10 miles) from the runway; rescue crews had to cut through dense forest and marshland to reach the site. Key Contributing Factors Ageing Aircraft & Maintenance Pressures The aircraft was nearly 50 years old, built in 1976. Angara had extended its service life through 2036, far beyond typical international retirements by...

Date : Tuesday, 8 July 2025 Location : Milan Bergamo Airport (Orio al Serio), Italy Aircraft Involved : Volotea Airbus A319-111 (Reg: EC-MTF) Flight : Scheduled to depart for Asturias, Spain (OVD) A tragic incident occurred at Milan Bergamo Airport on Tuesday morning, leading to the temporary closure of the airport and the cancellation of numerous flights. At approximately 10:20 a.m. local time, an unidentified 35-year-old man was fatally injured after being pulled into the engine of a Volotea Airbus A319 while it was being pushed back on the taxiway. The individual was neither a passenger on the flight nor an employee of the airport, and the circumstances surrounding his presence on the tarmac are still under investigation by Italian authorities. As a result of the incident: All flight operations were suspended for nearly two hours 19 flights were canceled, and several others were diverted to nearby airports, including Milan Malpensa, Bologna, and Verona No injuries were reported amon...

Hyderabad, India – 21 May 2025, 03:14 LT — A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operating flight LH-753 from Hyderabad to Frankfurt was forced to abort its takeoff early Wednesday morning due to an issue with its nose landing gear. The incident occurred at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) as the aircraft was accelerating on runway 09R. According to preliminary reports from unofficial sources, the crew rejected the takeoff at high speed—approximately 150 knots (about 277 km/h)—after detecting a problem with the nose wheels. The aircraft came to a controlled stop on the runway before safely vacating onto a parallel taxiway. Lufthansa confirmed that the aircraft, registered D-ABPD, experienced multiple tire deflations due to the heavy braking involved in the rejected takeoff. All 196 occupants on board were safely evacuated via stairs with no injuries reported. The 2019-built aircraft sustained only minor damage. Airport authorities temporarily suspended operations on the affected...

Date : Friday, 25 April 2025 Location : Off Hua Hin Airport (HHQ/VTPH), Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand Aircraft : Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter Operator : Royal Thai Police Wing Registration : 36964 Tragedy struck Friday morning when a Royal Thai Police Twin Otter aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Hua Hin Airport. The aircraft, conducting a test flight, carried six personnel — three pilots, two mechanics, and one engineer — all of whom lost their lives in the accident. The aircraft reportedly experienced an engine failure on the right side (no.2 engine) during initial climb, leading to a loss of control. Eyewitnesses and preliminary reports suggest the aircraft spun nose-down and broke apart upon impact with the sea. The aircraft, registered as RTP964 and manufactured in 2017, was completely destroyed. It was powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 engines. Weather conditions at the time were reported to be calm with good visibility, indicating that mechan...

Date : Saturday, April 12, 2025 Location : Near Copake, Columbia County, New York Aircraft : Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire Registration : N635TA Operator : Dynamic Spine Solutions LLC A Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire aircraft crashed near Copake, New York, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the tragic loss of all six people on board. The aircraft was En route from White Plains–Westchester County Airport (KHPN) in New York to Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) in Massachusetts when the incident occurred. Initial reports suggest the pilot was attempting to divert to Columbia County Airport (1B1) near Hudson, NY, shortly before the crash. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene after reports of a downed plane around 12:05 PM local time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially stated there were two occupants aboard, but later confirmed that six individuals were on the aircraft. The Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire, a twin-e...