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Ahmedabad, India – Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 13:40 LT Tragedy struck in Ahmedabad today when Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD). The flight was En route to London-Gatwick Airport (LGW). According to early reports, 241 of the 242 people onboard are feared dead, with one survivor critically injured. The crash also claimed the lives of at least five people on the ground, bringing the total fatality count to 246. The aircraft, registered VT-ANB, took off from runway 23 and remained airborne for approximately 30 seconds. Eyewitnesses and videos reveal that after climbing for about 12 seconds, the aircraft began losing altitude. The landing gear was still extended during descent. The main landing gear struck the top floor of a doctor’s hostel, reportedly housing a restaurant. The tail section separated upon impact, and the fuselage continued forward before bursting into flames and crashing...

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, ...

Hyderabad, India – 21 May 2025, 03:14 LT — A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operating flight LH-753 from Hyderabad to Frankfurt was forced to abort its takeoff early Wednesday morning due to an issue with its nose landing gear. The incident occurred at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) as the aircraft was accelerating on runway 09R. According to preliminary reports from unofficial sources, the crew rejected the takeoff at high speed—approximately 150 knots (about 277 km/h)—after detecting a problem with the nose wheels. The aircraft came to a controlled stop on the runway before safely vacating onto a parallel taxiway. Lufthansa confirmed that the aircraft, registered D-ABPD, experienced multiple tire deflations due to the heavy braking involved in the rejected takeoff. All 196 occupants on board were safely evacuated via stairs with no injuries reported. The 2019-built aircraft sustained only minor damage. Airport authorities temporarily suspended operations on the affected...

Date : Friday, 25 April 2025 Location : Off Hua Hin Airport (HHQ/VTPH), Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand Aircraft : Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter Operator : Royal Thai Police Wing Registration : 36964 Tragedy struck Friday morning when a Royal Thai Police Twin Otter aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Hua Hin Airport. The aircraft, conducting a test flight, carried six personnel — three pilots, two mechanics, and one engineer — all of whom lost their lives in the accident. The aircraft reportedly experienced an engine failure on the right side (no.2 engine) during initial climb, leading to a loss of control. Eyewitnesses and preliminary reports suggest the aircraft spun nose-down and broke apart upon impact with the sea. The aircraft, registered as RTP964 and manufactured in 2017, was completely destroyed. It was powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 engines. Weather conditions at the time were reported to be calm with good visibility, indicating that mechan...

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...

Date : Saturday, April 12, 2025 Location : Near Copake, Columbia County, New York Aircraft : Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire Registration : N635TA Operator : Dynamic Spine Solutions LLC A Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire aircraft crashed near Copake, New York, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the tragic loss of all six people on board. The aircraft was En route from White Plains–Westchester County Airport (KHPN) in New York to Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) in Massachusetts when the incident occurred. Initial reports suggest the pilot was attempting to divert to Columbia County Airport (1B1) near Hudson, NY, shortly before the crash. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene after reports of a downed plane around 12:05 PM local time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially stated there were two occupants aboard, but later confirmed that six individuals were on the aircraft. The Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire, a twin-e...