A seaplane carrying eight people crashed into the East River in New York City on Monday, but all passengers and crew were rescued safely, with only two people sustaining minor injuries. According to rescue officials, emergency services responded immediately after receiving reports that the aircraft had gone down in the river during the afternoon. Rescue […]
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Small Plane Crashes Into Beijing’s 108-Storey Tallest Tower, Rescue Operation Underway
A Beijing plane crash occurred after a small aircraft collided with the city’s tallest 108-storey tower, prompting a major emergency response. According to initial reports, the aircraft crashed into the building before debris scattered across the surrounding area. Authorities have not confirmed any fatalities so far. Chinese media reported that it remains unclear how many […]
Colombian military plane crash death toll rises to 66
BOGOTA — The death toll from a Colombian Air Force plane crash has risen to 66, nearly doubling earlier figures, as rescue teams continued recovering bodies from the wreckage, military sources said. The incident, involving a Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, is among the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years for Colombia’s armed forces. Dozens of […]
Maharashtra deputy chief minister killed in plane crash
Ajit Pawar, deputy chief minister of India’s Maharashtra and a senior politician, was killed on Wednesday when the chartered aircraft he was travelling in crashed en route to his home region, authorities confirmed. Four others on board—including two staff members and two crew—also died, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said. Read More: Lata gives […]
Libyan army chief killed in plane crash in Turkiye
ANKARA: Libya’s army chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, was killed on Tuesday when a business jet carrying him crashed shortly after departing Turkiye’s capital Ankara, Libyan and Turkish officials confirmed. Read More: Libyan commander, CNS discuss maritime security Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said the aircraft went down while returning from an official […]
Islamabad court orders Airblue to pay compensation to 2010 crash victims families
An Islamabad court has ordered private airline Airblue to pay Rs5.41 billion in compensation to the families of victims of the 2010 plane crash that remains Pakistan’s deadliest aviation disaster. The ruling comes after the court dismissed all appeals filed by the airline, terming them a waste of judicial time. Read More: Court awards Rs […]
Indian Fighter jet Tejas crashes at Dubai airshow, pilot died in the accident
Dubai: An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday afternoon. Wing Commander Vikram Singh, the pilot, died in the accident. The Indian Air Force confirmed the pilot suffered fatal injuries. The jet went down around 2:10 PM local time while performing an aerobatic maneuver […]
Two Killed as Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway and Falls Into Sea
HONG KONG: Two airport security staff lost their lives early Monday after a Boeing 747 cargo plane arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and collided with their security patrol vehicle, pushing it into the sea, the airport authority confirmed. The ACT Airlines-operated aircraft, which was carrying no cargo and […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif mourns tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the deadly plane crash in India’s Ahmedabad city. He offered heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and called the incident a painful and tragic loss of life. The Air India flight AI-171 was flying from Ahmedabad to London. It crashed seconds after takeoff, killing all 242 people […]
Myrtle Beach plane crash kills 5, including pilot
Authorities reported that a jet went down in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, minutes after taking off from Grand Strand Airport, killing at least five persons. The plane crashed two miles northwest of the airport, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Sunday. The victims are still being identified by the Horry County Coroner’s Office. […]