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Dubai, UAE — 21 November 2025 A HAL Tejas LCA Mk.1 , operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) under registration LA-5026 , was destroyed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow , held at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The pilot, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries. The accident occurred during an aerobatic sequence that involved several high-energy maneuvers. According to initial information circulating through news outlets and social media, the aircraft entered a steep nose-down attitude while transitioning between display elements. Video fragments shared online indicate that the pilot initiated a recovery and briefly returned the jet toward a more level attitude. However, the aircraft did not regain stable flight before impacting the ground. The ejection seat did not separate from the aircraft during the final moments of the flight. The reason why ejection did not occur remains unknown. Factors such as altitude, aircraft attitude, timing, and G-forces are...

A United Parcel Service (UPS) McDonnell Douglas MD-11(F), registered N259UP, crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville-Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Kentucky on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at around 17:14 local time. The cargo aircraft was operating flight UPS2967 to Honolulu when it lost control during takeoff from runway 17R. According to initial reports and videos shared online, the number one (left) engine separated from the wing just moments after liftoff. The aircraft then rolled sharply to the left and crashed into nearby industrial buildings, resulting in a massive fire. All three crew members on board and four people on the ground were killed. At least eleven others suffered injuries. Weather conditions at the time were clear, with light winds and good visibility, suggesting that weather was not a factor. The aircraft, built in 1991, was completely destroyed in the accident. Preliminary analysis suggests a possible structural or mechanical failure in the left ...

Three people have died after a light plane crashed at Shellharbour Airport in New South Wales on Saturday 11 Oct 2025 morning. The Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance , registered VH-JVA , took off from runway 26 just before 10 a.m. Witnesses said the aircraft turned left shortly after takeoff before crashing near the threshold of runway 34 and bursting into flames. Emergency crews rushed to the scene but were unable to save the three people on board. The aircraft, owned by Connors Building Pty Limited , was destroyed in the fire The plane was on a private flight to Bathurst-Raglan Airport . Investigators from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have been notified and are gathering information. At this stage, details are limited, and the cause of the crash remains unknown.  Social Media #AccidenteAéreo mortal de #PiperCherokee #PA32R 300 Lance (VH-JVA) de "Connors Building Pty Limited" al impactar contra umbral de pista 34 del Aeropuerto de #Shellharbour (W...

A Ryanair passenger flight was forced to declare an emergency on Friday 3rd October 2025 evening after being unable to land in Scotland because of Storm Amy . Flight FR3418 , a Boeing 737-800 , took off from Pisa at 15:28 UTC and was due to land at Glasgow Prestwick Airport . Strong winds meant the crew aborted two landing attempts at Prestwick around 18:06 UTC and again 30 minutes later. The pilots then diverted to Edinburgh , but poor weather forced them to break off the approach there as well at 19:09 UTC . Running low on fuel, the crew declared a " squawk 7700 "  emergency code and diverted to Manchester . The aircraft landed safely on runway 23R at 19:52 UTC . No injuries were reported, and the plane was not damaged. Storm Amy caused widespread disruption across the U.K., with several flights affected by high winds. Social Media #FR3418 from Pisa to Prestwick diverting to Manchester after landing attempts at Prestwick and Edinburgh. Squawking 7700 likely due to...

A single-engine Cessna 172F Skyhawk , registration N8219U , crashed while approaching Goheen Airport (W52) near Battle Ground, Washington , on Friday, September 26, 2025 , around 1:06 p.m. local time. The privately owned aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot, the sole occupant, did not survive. The flight originated from Kelso-Longview Airport (KLS) and was En route to Goheen Airport, a small private-use airstrip. The accident occurred during the approach phase, a critical portion of flight. Emergency responders confirmed there were no injuries to people on the ground. Weather at the time reported calm winds, clear skies, and good visibility. Conditions were favorable for flight, with no immediate meteorological hazards indicated. While preliminary details point to a loss of control or mechanical issue during approach, the cause has not been determined. Analysis Approach and landing remain high-risk phases of flight, even in clear weather. The Cessna 172F, a 1964 model , is a dur...

Franklin, NC – September 18, 2025 – A Cirrus SR22T GTS G5 Carbon (N218VB) crashed during an attempted landing at Macon County Airport (1A5) in Franklin, North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants. The aircraft had departed from Nashville-John C. Tune Airport (KJWN) earlier that day. ADS-B tracking shows the aircraft attempted a go-around on Runway 7, followed by a second approach. During the sequence, the airplane impacted terrain approximately 500 feet north of the runway and came to rest upright in an open field. Authorities reported that the wreckage remained intact with no debris field leading to the main site, and no post-crash fire occurred. Local emergency services responded promptly, and the NTSB has taken charge of the investigation. Weather reports from the time of the accident indicated calm winds, clear visibility, and scattered clouds at 4,500 ft , suggesting no immediate weather hazards. This tragedy comes as a shock to the community, as the cra...

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...

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...