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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...

Date : August 7, 2025 Location : Mwihoko, Githurai 45 area, Kiambu County, Kenya Aircraft Type : Cessna 560XL Citation XLS Registration : 5Y-FDM Operator : African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) Fatalities : 4 onboard, 2 on the ground Flight Type : Air Ambulance Flight Route : Nairobi-Wilson Airport (HKNW) to Hargeisa Airport (HGA) Accident Category : Fatal Accident (En Route Phase) On the afternoon of Thursday, August 7, 2025, a Cessna 560XL Citation XLS operated by AMREF crashed in a residential area of Mwihoko, near Githurai 45 in Kiambu County, shortly after takeoff from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. The aircraft, registered as 5Y-FDM, had departed at approximately 14:12 local time on a medevac flight to Hargeisa, Somalia. Approximately five minutes into the flight, the aircraft entered a steep and sudden descent, crashing into a populated neighborhood approximately 22 kilometers northeast of the airport. All four occupants onboard—the pilot, co-pilot, medical personnel—were k...

Ahmedabad, India – Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 13:40 LT Tragedy struck in Ahmedabad today when Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD). The flight was En route to London-Gatwick Airport (LGW). According to early reports, 241 of the 242 people onboard are feared dead, with one survivor critically injured. The crash also claimed the lives of at least five people on the ground, bringing the total fatality count to 246. The aircraft, registered VT-ANB, took off from runway 23 and remained airborne for approximately 30 seconds. Eyewitnesses and videos reveal that after climbing for about 12 seconds, the aircraft began losing altitude. The landing gear was still extended during descent. The main landing gear struck the top floor of a doctor’s hostel, reportedly housing a restaurant. The tail section separated upon impact, and the fuselage continued forward before bursting into flames and crashing...

On June 7, 2025 , at approximately 14:30 local time, an Aeronca 7AC Champion (registration N1846E) impacted terrain west of runway 09 while on approach to Hinckley Airport (0C2), Illinois. The aircraft was on a local private flight with a 51-year-old pilot and his 3-year-old grandson. The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and the child was hospitalized in stable condition. The aircraft was substantially damaged. Weather Conditions According to METARs from nearby DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB), around the time of the accident: Winds: 140° at 8-11 knots, gusting to 14 knots Visibility: 7-10 statute miles Sky: Scattered clouds at 4,900 feet, clearing later Temperature: 24-25°C Altimeter: 29.87 inHg These conditions suggest VFR weather, but with a moderate gusting crosswind or tailwind component on approach to runway 09. Accident Analysis The Aeronca 7AC Champion is a vintage tailwheel aircraft that is susceptible to crosswinds and gusts. Tailwheel aircraft require precise handling, ...

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...

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).

Chicago, IL – February 25, 2025 – A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 narrowly avoided a potential runway collision at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) after a runway incursion involving a Bombardier Challenger 350. The incident occurred at approximately 14:48 UTC when Southwest Airlines flight WN2504, arriving from Omaha-Eppley Airfield (OMA), was on final approach to land on runway 31C. As the aircraft was about 500 meters from the intersection, a FlexJet Challenger 350, operating as flight LXJ560, crossed runway 31C while taxiing on runway 04L. According to ADS-B tracking data, the Challenger 350 crossed the active runway at 14:48:17 UTC, prompting the Boeing 737-800, registered as N8517F, to execute a go-around maneuver. The aircraft, powered by CFMI CFM56-7B engines and manufactured in 2016, aborted its landing and climbed away from the runway without incident. There were no reported injuries among the passengers or crew of either ...

Atlanta, GA – February 24, 2025 – A Delta Air Lines Boeing 717-200, registered as N942AT, was forced to return to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) shortly after takeoff due to smoke filling the cabin. The flight, operating as DL876 to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), landed safely on runway 27L just 11 minutes after departure from runway 27R. Passengers and crew evacuated the aircraft without reported injuries thankfully. Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 faces two smoke incidents in 10 days, prompting emergency landings.  Incident Details The aircraft had just commenced its initial climb when smoke was detected in the cabin, prompting the crew to initiate an emergency return. Emergency responders met the aircraft upon landing, and all passengers were safely evacuated. Delta Air Lines has not yet provided an official cause for the smoke event. This marks the second smoke-related incident involving N942AT within a span of ten day...

On February 17, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport amid challenging weather conditions. The Bombardier CRJ-900LR aircraft, tail number N932XJ, had departed from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and was attempting to land in Toronto when the incident occurred. Upon landing, the plane flipped upside down on the runway. All 80 passengers and crew members were evacuated, with at least eight individuals sustaining injuries; one is reported to be in critical condition.  The crash coincided with a significant winter storm that had recently impacted the Toronto area, depositing nearly nine inches of snow and necessitating extensive runway clearance operations.  Meteorological data from the time of the incident indicates that conditions included blowing snow, broken clouds at 3,800 feet, and westerly winds at 27 knots, gusting up to 35 knots.  The aircraft involved was a 15.6-year-old Bomba...

On the morning of February 7, 2025, a Beechcraft King Air F90, registered as PS-FEM, crashed shortly after takeoff from São Paulo-Campo de Marte Airport (SBMT), resulting in the deaths of both occupants and injuries to several individuals on the ground. The aircraft impacted Avenida Marquês de São Vicente in the Barra Funda region of São Paulo, colliding with vehicles, including a bus, and igniting a significant fire. Flight Details and Meteorological Conditions The aircraft departed from runway 30 at SBMT at approximately 10:16 AM local time, initiating a left-hand turn before rapidly losing altitude and crashing. Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METARs) from the time indicate favorable weather conditions:     11:00 AM: Wind from 290° at 3 knots, variable between 250° and 320°; Ceiling and Visibility OK (CAVOK); Temperature 24°C; Dew Point 18°C; Altimeter setting 1017 hPa.     10:00 AM: Wind from 240° at 1 knot; CAVOK; Temperature 22°C; Dew Point 19°C; Al...

Washington, D.C. – January 29, 2025 A devastating midair collision between an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-701ER, operating as PSA Airlines flight JIA5342, and a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter resulted in the deaths of all 64 passengers and crew aboard the CRJ-701 and the three Army personnel in the helicopter. The collision occurred at approximately 20:48 local time over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Accident Details Flight JIA5342 was en route from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) to DCA and was executing a final approach to runway 33. Simultaneously, the Black Hawk helicopter, callsign PAT25, was conducting a low-altitude night evaluation training exercise, traveling from north to south along the Potomac River. Preliminary reports indicate that the crew of the Black Hawk was using night vision goggles at the time of the collision. The impa...

La Yesca, Nayarit, Mexico – January 15, 2025 A tragic aviation accident occurred in the municipality of La Yesca, Nayarit, on Wednesday afternoon, when a privately owned Cessna P206A Super Skylane, registered XB-RNC, crashed shortly after takeoff. All six individuals aboard, including two pilots and four passengers, lost their lives in the incident. The aircraft, a 1966 model with the serial number P206-0216, departed from the Puente de Camotlán Airstrip, bound for Guadalajara-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). Eyewitnesses reported that the plane crashed just minutes after taking off. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, and details about the circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been confirmed. The small aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact. Local emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site, but there were no survivors. Fortunately, no fatalities or injuries were reported on the ground. The crash has prompted inq...

Christchurch, New Zealand – Monday, January 6, 2025 An Air New Zealand flight bound for Brisbane was abruptly halted during takeoff at Christchurch International Airport early Monday morning after suffering a bird strike to both engines. Flight NZ207, an Airbus A321neo (registration ZK-NND), was accelerating on runway 20 when the incident occurred. According to ADS-B data, the aircraft reached a ground speed of approximately 140 knots before the takeoff was rejected. Passengers on board described hearing a loud bang just moments before the plane braked sharply and came to a stop. Passenger Ben Anderson recounted the moment, saying, "Everything felt normal as we started to accelerate. Then suddenly there was a bang, the brakes engaged, the front wheel came down, and we were in full reverse. One of the wheels seemed to skid slightly, but we eventually came to a stop." Following the aborted takeoff, the aircraft taxied back to the terminal. No injuries were reported among passen...

Date: December 29, 2024 Location: Muan International Airport (MWX), South Korea On Sunday, December 29, 2024, Jeju Air Flight 7C 2216, a Boeing 737-8AS (WL) registered HL8088, tragically crashed at Muan International Airport, resulting in 179 fatalities out of 181 occupants onboard. This incident marks the worst aviation accident in South Korea’s history and the most severe loss of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to date. Incident Overview Flight 7C 2216 was a chartered passenger flight departing from Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) at 19:28 UTC, destined for MWX. The flight proceeded uneventfully until its final approach to runway 19 at Muan. At 08:57 LT (23:57 UTC), the Muan Tower controller issued a bird activity warning. Moments later, the flight crew declared an emergency, reporting a bird strike and announcing their intention to go around. The aircraft executed a 180-degree turn and attempted a landing in the opposite direction o...