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Tragedy Strikes Training Flight Near HNL On Tuesday, December 17, 2024 , a Kamaka Air Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (N689KA) tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 4L at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Honolulu, Hawaii. The accident claimed the lives of both pilots onboard and destroyed the aircraft. The flight, operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, was a training session, with one pilot serving as an instructor and the other as a student. Timeline of Events 15:14:30 LT: The aircraft began its takeoff roll from runway 4L. 15:14:57 LT: The airplane lifted off at 91 knots groundspeed. 15:15:07 LT: A left bank was observed, deviating from the expected right-hand turn. 15:15:22 LT: The left bank worsened until the airplane collided with a vacant building in a near-vertical attitude. Air traffic control communications revealed the crew's distress: Tower: "Kamaka Flig...

Saldanha, Western Cape – On Sunday, December 15, 2024, a Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk was involved in an accident at Saldanha Vredenburg Airfield (FASD). The incident occurred during a training session when the aircraft attempted a downwind landing on runway 02. The plane lost control and overturned near the runway, sustaining substantial damage. The sole occupant, a student pilot, was fortunate to escape with moderate injuries. No other fatalities or injuries were reported. A downwind landing occurs when an aircraft lands with the wind blowing from behind it, in the same direction it is traveling. This situation is generally avoided in aviation because it increases the aircraft’s ground speed during landing, which can: Increase the landing distance : Higher ground speed requires more runway to come to a complete stop. Compromise control : The faster ground speed can make it harder to maintain directional control during touchdown and rollout. Stress the aircraft : The increased speed may s...

Date: Saturday, 14 December 2024 Location: La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu Airfield (LEAX), Vélez-Málaga, Málaga, Spain A tragic accident occurred earlier today at the La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu Airfield in Vélez-Málaga, Andalusia, when a Bellanca 8KCAB Super Decathlon crashed during an aerobatic display. The sole occupant of the aircraft, the pilot, lost their life in the crash. The aircraft, registered as EC-NSJ and operated by the Real Aeroclub de Málaga, was performing aerobatic maneuvers when it went down. Manufactured in 1978, the Super Decathlon is known for its agility and capability in aerobatic flight, but the exact circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear. Emergency services responded promptly, but the pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and has been declared a total loss. Fortunately, there were no other casualties or injuries reported on the ground. The accident occurred at approximat...

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: Approximately 7:15 p.m. ET Location: Interstate 684, near Exit 2, Harrison, NY (Westchester County) A tragic plane crash occurred on Thursday evening near Westchester County Airport, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury. The incident involved a single-engine Tecnam P2008, which was En-route from Linden Airport, NJ (LDJ) to White Plains-Westchester County Airport (HPN) when it experienced engine failure during its approach. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot of the aircraft, registered N298PM, reported engine issues before crashing onto the guardrail of Interstate 684 near Exit 2, a few miles south of the airport. The crash resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft, and emergency responders confirmed the death of one occupant. The second person on board was transported with serious injuries. State Police confirmed the incident shortly after 7:00 p.m., with the crash site causing significant disruptio...

Wednesday 11 December 2024 Allied Air Boeing 737-400 (SF) equipped by  CFMI CFM56-3 ,Manufactured in 1993 and flown by six crew members experienced  runway excursion to the right side of runway 22 after landing at Abuja International Airport. The aircraft stopped in grass with substantial damage ,while all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated and two of six crew member are needed to medical the operation in airport was stopped after accident led to delay some flights. The flight was cargo for money and other goods for the Central Bank of Nigeria. Social Media #Breaking #Ongoing Today (12/11) an Allied Air Cargo B-737 left the runway on landing in Abuja (Nigeria). All six aboard survived. Jet´s registration was “5N-JRT”. Updates when possible. Source @AviationSafety 📸 @ZagazOlaMakama pic.twitter.com/8Belmz7T6G — Air Safety #OTD by Francisco Cunha (@OnDisasters) December 11, 2024 Allied Air Cargo 737-400, registered as ...

Santa Cruz, Bolivia – December 5, 2024 A TAB Cargo flight operating as 2L755 encountered a landing incident at Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) early Thursday morning. The McDonnell Douglas MD-10-30F, registered as CP-2791, sustained minor damage after shredding multiple tires on its main landing gear while landing on Runway 34. The aircraft, manufactured in 1988 and operating as a dedicated cargo flight, had departed earlier from La Paz-El Alto Airport (LPB). Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the crew, and there were no fatalities. Ground operations were temporarily affected, but airport authorities quickly managed the situation, ensuring the safety of personnel and maintaining minimal disruption to scheduled flights. Emergency response teams were deployed to assess the aircraft and runway conditions. Preliminary reports indicate no significant structural damage to the MD-10-30F, although the exact cause of the tire failure ...

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Time: Approximately 08:21 AM Location: São Paulo-Congonhas Airport (CGH/SBSP), Brazil Aircraft Involved: Airbus A320-271N (Registration: PR-XBG, MSN: 11725) Airbus A319-132 (Registration: PT-TMA, MSN: 4000) Incident Overview Two aircraft operated by LATAM Airlines Brasil were involved in a minor ground collision at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport. The Airbus A321-271N (registration PR-XBG) was taxiing to the runway for departure as flight LA3004 to Brasília when its right wing collided with the tail cone of the stationary Airbus A319-132 (registration PT-TMA) performing pushback from parking position 11 for flight LA3176. The incident occurred near parking position 11 and taxiways Mike and November. Both aircraft sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported among the crew or passengers. Sequence of Events PR-XBG (A321-271N) : Cleared for taxi via taxiways Mike and Lima, it requested to use taxiway November due to ongoing maintenance on taxiway Mike,...

Date: Monday, December 2, 2024 Time: Approximately 09:00 Location: Over the Republic of Khakassia, Russia Incident Overview An Azur Air Boeing 767-306ER (Registration: RA-73034) operating as flight ZF2943 from Tomsk-Bogashevo Airport (TOF) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) encountered a serious technical malfunction en route. The aircraft, with over 300 passengers aboard, diverted to Novosibirsk International Airport (OVB) following an in-flight shutdown of its right engine. No fatalities were reported, but the aircraft remains grounded pending an investigation. The flight crew initially reported a drop in oil pressure in the right engine after reaching cruising altitude. Shortly after, the engine shut down entirely. A PAN-PAN emergency signal was declared as the crew initiated a descent toward the alternate airport. Technical Analysis: Potential Causes of the Incident 1. Engine Oil System Failure A drop in oil pressure is often indicative of a problem within the lubrication system...

Kagoshima, Japan — A Japan Airlines (JAL) Boeing 737-846(WL), registered JA336J, experienced a tire puncture on the right main landing gear during landing at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ/RJFK) on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The incident occurred during flight JL647, a scheduled passenger service from Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND/RJTT) to Kagoshima. The aircraft, carrying 150 occupants, landed on runway 34 at approximately 13:44 local time when the right tire of the main landing gear punctured. Witnesses reported seeing white smoke emanating from the damaged tire. Despite the issue, the flight crew safely taxied the aircraft to the apron under its own power, where it was met by Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services (ARFF). No fire was observed, and there were no injuries among passengers or crew. Following the incident, the Boeing 737 was towed to its assigned gate for further inspection. Runway 34 was temporarily closed until 13:59 for safety checks, causing minor disruptions, including th...

Franklin, NC (November 28, 2024) – A Beechcraft B300 King Air 350, operated by Barrel King LLC, veered off the runway while landing at Macon County Airport (1A5) around 10:19 a.m. local time. The incident occurred during a landing attempt on Runway 7 and resulted in the aircraft coming to rest on the taxiway. The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, escaped unharmed. There were no other injuries reported. However, the aircraft sustained substantial damage, including significant nose damage caused by at least two propeller blades penetrating the fuselage from both sides. Weather Conditions Weather reports from the time of the incident indicate gusty winds, which may have contributed to the mishap. At 10:10 a.m., approximately 12 minutes before the accident, winds were recorded at 340° at 9 knots, gusting to 16 knots, with visibility at 10 miles and scattered clouds at 2,800 feet. Conditions worsened slightly by 10:30 a.m., with winds increasing to 330° at 12 knots and gusting to 2...

Montréal, QC — A Nolinor Aviation Boeing 737-408, registration C-GGWX, was involved in an emergency landing at Montréal–Mirabel International Airport (YMX) on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The aircraft, operating as Flight NRL662, experienced a left-hand main landing gear collapse upon touchdown, resulting in substantial damage but no reported injuries among the 87 occupants onboard. Incident Overview The flight departed from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) at 14:58 UTC, bound for Bagotville Airport (YBG). At approximately 15:23 UTC, the crew aborted their approach to Bagotville after a fault indication. Following an assessment, the flight was initially directed back to Québec City but was ultimately diverted to Montréal–Mirabel, chosen for its longer runway. Landing occurred at 16:24 UTC under flapless conditions. During the touchdown on runway 24, the No. 1 engine nacelle struck the runway surface, and the aircraft slid to a stop...

Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Time: 23:36 UTC Pereira, Colombia – An Avianca Airbus A320-214, registration HK-5407, operating as flight AV9418, encountered an engine failure during its takeoff roll on runway 26 at Pereira-Matecaña Airport (PEI/SKPE). The aircraft, manufactured in 2014 and equipped with CFMI CFM56-5B4/P engines, was En route to Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG/SKBO) with 168 occupants on board. Incident Details The incident occurred during the takeoff phase when the crew detected an issue with one of the engines, leading to an aborted takeoff. The aircraft came to a complete stop on the runway, and an emergency evacuation was initiated. No fatalities or injuries were reported among the passengers and crew, nor were there any casualties on the ground. The precise extent of damage to the aircraft remains unknown, pending further inspection. Immediate Response A prompt response from airport authorities and emergency services ensure...