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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,...