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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...

Charlottesville, VA – A Beechcraft V35B Bonanza, registered as N2UZ, was tragically involved in a fatal accident near Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The privately-owned aircraft, manufactured in 1977, was completely destroyed upon impact, resulting in the death of the sole occupant, the pilot. The aircraft was en route from Richmond County Airport (KRCZ) in North Carolina to Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO/KCHO) in Virginia. According to preliminary reports, the pilot declared an emergency while descending through 5,500 feet, approximately ten miles south of the destination airport. The pilot cited a total loss of engine power and indicated that reaching the airport would not be possible. Shortly afterward, the aircraft crashed into a wooded area. Local emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site, where the aircraft was found heavily damaged. Sadly, the pilot succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident. There were no other passengers on...

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...

A tragic plane crash near Fullerton Municipal Airport on Thursday afternoon resulted in the deaths of two onboard and injuries to 19 people in a commercial warehouse. Incident Details At approximately 2:09 p.m. on January 2, 2025, a Van’s RV-10 aircraft crashed into a warehouse located in the 2300 block of Raymer Avenue, just half a mile from Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL/KFUL). The crash occurred moments after the aircraft took off, with the pilot attempting an emergency return to the airport due to unspecified issues. The impact caused a massive fireball, captured by security cameras, with thick smoke and bright orange flames engulfing the crash site. Emergency services responded quickly, evacuating over 100 people from the building and establishing a triage area nearby. Casualties and Injuries Both occupants of the aircraft, whose identities remain undisclosed, were killed in the crash. On the ground, 19 individuals sustained injuries, with 11 in serious condition and 8 treated f...

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...

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,...