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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...

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...

Nampa, Idaho – July 27, 2025 — A Mooney M20J single-engine aircraft crashed into a residential area just west of Nampa Municipal Airport shortly after takeoff Sunday evening, killing all three people onboard. The flight lasted less than one minute. The aircraft, tail number N5764H , was registered to Sleeptytime PLLC , a private operator based in Eagle, Idaho. It departed from Runway 29 at approximately 5:41 p.m. local time and reached an altitude of roughly 200 feet above ground level before executing a sharp 180-degree turn. Moments later, the plane lost control and crashed into an unoccupied structure near North Venice Street. Emergency responders were dispatched within minutes of the crash, which was reported by multiple eyewitnesses who saw the aircraft descending rapidly and emitting smoke. The impact destroyed the aircraft and set off a brief fire. No one on the ground was hurt. Local authorities, including Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling, expressed condolences to the victims’ familie...

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, ...

Date : April 17, 2025 Location : Near Corozal, Belize Aircraft : Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Operator : Tropic Air Flight : 9N711 Occupants : 14 Fatalities : 1 (Hijacker) Injuries : 3 (including pilot and passengers) Departure airport : Corozal Airport (CZH/MZCZ) Destination airport : San Pedro Airport (SPR/MZSP) A dramatic mid-air hijacking unfolded over Belize on Thursday morning when Tropic Air flight 9N711, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX En route from Corozal to San Pedro, was commandeered by a knife-wielding passenger. The hijacker, identified as 49-year-old Akinyela Sawa Taylor, reportedly demanded that the aircraft be flown to the United States. The pilot, Howell Grange, managed to keep the aircraft airborne for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes while under duress. During the incident, Taylor allegedly attacked fellow passengers, stabbing at least one person in the back and injuring another. Grange and two passengers sustained injuries in the course of the event. As fuel leve...

Date : Sunday, April 13, 2025 Location : Salzgitter, Lower Saxony, Germany Time : 09:43 local time Aircraft : Piper PA-60-601P Aerostar (Registration: D-ICEL) Occupants : 2 Fatalities : 2 Phase of Flight : Initial Climb Nature of Flight : Private A privately operated Piper PA-60-601P Aerostar crashed shortly after takeoff from Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield (EDVS) on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of both occupants on board. The aircraft came down on the premises of the Salzgitter steel plant, where it was completely destroyed upon impact. Initial reports indicate that the aircraft pitched up sharply after departure before crashing. An eyewitness described the aircraft's rapid climb followed by a loss of control before impact. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The crash occurred during favorable weather conditions. METAR reports from nearby airports indicated clear skies (CAVOK), light winds (5-6 knots), and temperatures between 15°C and 18°C around the ti...

Philippine Airlines flight PR102 diverted to Tokyo due to smoke in the cabin. No fire was found, and all 369 passengers landed safely April 10, 2025 – A Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-3F6ER, operating as flight PR102 from Manila to Los Angeles, declared an emergency while En route over the Pacific Ocean due to reports of smoke in the cabin. The incident occurred at 02:20 Japan Standard Time (17:20 UTC on April 9), prompting the crew to divert to Tokyo's Haneda International Airport (HND). The aircraft, registered as RP-C7782, landed safely at 03:30. Emergency response teams inspected the plane upon arrival, but no evidence of smoke or fire was found. A female passenger reportedly felt unwell during the incident, though no serious injuries were reported. As a precaution, Haneda’s Runway 34R was temporarily closed. This is not the first time RP-C7782 has experienced an in-flight emergency. On November 17, 2024, the same aircraft, operating as Philippine Airlines flight PR5117 fro...

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).

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...

Scottsdale, AZ – February 10, 2025 – A Learjet 35A, registered as N81VN and operated by Chromed in Hollywood Inc., was involved in an accident at Scottsdale Airport (SCF) at approximately 14:38 local time. The aircraft veered off the left side of the runway after landing on runway 21, striking a parked Gulfstream 200 (N199DF). The crash resulted in one fatality, while three other occupants sustained injuries of varying severity. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently investigating the incident, though preliminary reports suggest that the aircraft’s front landing gear collapsed upon touchdown. Video footage from the scene appears to confirm this claim, though an official determination has yet to be made. According to airport officials, the pilot of the Learjet succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Two other passengers were reported to have serious injuries, while a fourth occupant suffered moderate injuries. No casualties were reported on the ground or abo...