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AccidentsNigeria: accident for an aircraft which was taking off from Lagos, at least nine casualties
Lagos, Nigeria - It avoided the impact with a fuel storage depot
On Thursday 3 October 2013 an aircraft operated by Associated Airlines crashed just after the takeoff from Lagos "Murtala Mohammed" Airport, Nigeria, causing the death of at least nine persons. Yakubu... more
AccidentsUN helicopter crashes in Sudan, three injured
Zalingei, Sudan - UNAMID starts checks on all its rotary-wing aircraft
A helicopter of the United Nations which was carrying 23 persons crashed on Sunday 29 September in Darfur, causing injuries to three of the persons who were on board. The aircraft is utilized by UNAMID... more
AccidentsRussian Air Force's Su-25 aircraft crashes during training mission
Moscow, Russia - The body of the pilot was found today's morning
A Sukhoi Su-25 aircraft of the Russian Air Force crashed in the evening of Monday 23 September 2013: Moscow's Ministry for Defence communicated that the body of the pilot was found today's morning, at... more
AccidentsUS Navy's helicopter crashes in the Red Sea
Manama, Bahrain - Three crew members were rescued, two are still missing
The command of the Fifth Fleet of the US Navy communicated that an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6 crashed in the central Red Sea on Sunday 22 September, while... more
AccidentsBangkok: runway excursion for a Thai Airways aircraft, 14 injured (VIDEO)
Bangkok, Thailand - Passengers evacuated using emergency slides
In the evening of Sunday 8 September 2013 an Airbus A-330/300 operated by Thai Airways was involved in a runway excursion at Bangkok's "Suvarnabhumi" Airport, causing 14 injures among the 302 persons who... more
AccidentsPiper PA-32 aircraft crashes in Germany, five casualties
Wickede, Germany - Also a child among the victims of the accident
Five persons died, and a further three were injured, in the accident which involved a small aircraft near Frondenberg, in Germany, in the evening of Tuesday 27 August 2013. The crash occurred at about... more
AccidentsMogadishu aircraft crash (2): the sequences after the impact (VIDEO)
Mogadishu, Somalia - The toll of four dead and two injured have been confirmed
Here are the images relating to the accident that this morning has claimed the lives of four of the six crew members on board a military cargo aircraft that crashed while landing at Mogadishu International... more
AccidentsEthiopian military aircraft crashes in Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia - Sources say that four persons have died
An Ethiopian military cargo aircraft crashed in the early hours of this morning in Somalia. It was announced by the television station "Al Jazeera" after that on the social network Twitter a photo of... more
AccidentsHot air balloon crashes in Switzerland
Montbovon, Switzerland - A tourist has died, four other passengers were seriously injured
This morning an American tourist has died following a serious accident which involved a hot air balloon near Montbovon in western Switzerland. Unfortunately for the man, who was on board the balloon... more
AccidentsJapan: US military helicopter involved in accident
Okinawa, Japan - Three crew members have survived, the fourth is missing
This morning a US military helicopter has been involved in an accident in the Japanese island of Okinawa. The aircraft, a Sikorsky HH-60, was on a training mission; due to still unknown reasons, the... more
AccidentsNTSB: landing gear of the Southwest Airlines aircraft collapsed rearward and upward into the fuselage
New York, USA - The Boeing 737 skidded 662 metres before stopping
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States released some details regarding the investigation about the accident which involved a Boeing 737 aircraft operated by Southwest Airlines... more
AccidentsLanding gear of a Southwest Airlines aircraft collapses during landing in New York (VIDEO)
New York, USA - Eight people were injured, airport closed for more than a hour
The landing gear of an aircraft of Southwest Airlines collapsed during the landing at New York's "LaGuardia" Airport: eight persons were injured. The Boeing 737 of the US' company arrived with 150 persons... more
AccidentsSan Francisco aircraft accident, confirmation arrives: one of the victims died after having been hit by rescue vehicles
San Francisco, USA - Forensics examination reveals 16 yo Ye Mengyuan was hit on the runway
Official sources confirmed that Ye Mengyuan, one of the three victims of the crash of the Boeing 777 aircraft operated by Asiana Airlines at San Francisco Airport on Saturday 6 July 2013, died after having... more
AccidentsSan Francisco aircraft accident: South Korea had asked Asiana to improve its safety procedures two months ago
Seoul, South Korea - "The airline was growing quickly and we felt there was a need to make sure proper measures for safety were in place"
The government of South Korea had asked Asiana Airlines to improve the training of its pilots and to strengthen safety measures two months before the crash of a Boeing 777 aircraft of the Asian company... more
AccidentsSan Francisco aircraft accident: 83 passengers ready to sue Boeing
San Francisco, USA - A malfunctioning of the autothrottle among the possible causes of the crash
A Chicago-based law firm communicated ity started the process for a legal action against Boeing on behalf of 83 passengers who were aboard the B-777 aircraft operated by Asiana Airlines flight which crash-landed... more
AccidentsSan Francisco aircraft crash: NTSB investigators leave the airport
San Francisco, USA - The team moves to Washington to analyze the gathered data
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) communicated it concluded its operations at San Francisco Airport related with the accident which involved a Boeing 777 aircraft operated by Asiana Airlines,... more
AccidentsSan Francisco aircraft accident: Asiana may start legal action against NTSB and TV channel for insults to the pilots (VIDEO)
San Francisco, USA - The agency apologizes for confirming the wrong identification
Asiana Airlines, the company which operated the Boeing 777 aircraft which crashed on the runway of San Francisco Airport on Saturday 6 July 2013 causing the death of three persons might start a legal action... more
AccidentsIndian Air Force's MiG-21 aircraft crashes during landing, the pilot dies
Uttarlai, India - Second accident in a month for the model
A MiG-21 Bison of the Indian Air Force crashed today, Monday 15 July 2013, during the landing phase at Uttarlai airbase in Rajasthan's Barmer district, causing the death of the pilot. The accident occurred... more
AccidentsSan Francisco aircraft accident, NTSB: no sign of malfunctioning of autopilot and autothrottle
San Francisco , USA - Asiana Airlines apologizes placing ads on major Chinese newspapers
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chairwoman Deborah Hersman communicated that flight data indicated that no anomalies in the operation of the autopilot, autothrottle or flight director systems... more
AccidentsSan Francisco aircraft accident: the pilots of the Boeing 777 were not given alcohol and drug tests
San Francisco, USA - ALPA complains with NTSB about the release of numerous operational data before the end of the investigation
Chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Deborah Hersman communicated that the pilots of the Boeing 777 aircraft which crash-landed on the runway of San Francisco International Airport... more
AccidentsSan Francisco aircraft accident (3): the interviews of the pilots will be fundamental
San Francisco, USA - Before the crash the Boeing 777 was flying so slowly it was on the verge of losing lift
In the context of the investigation regarding the accident of the Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft which occurred at San Francisco Airport on Saturday 6 July, the National Transportation Safety Board... more
AccidentsNTSB: Asiana aircraft in San Francisco was flying "Significantly below" the target speed during its approach
San Francisco, USA - The inexperience of a pilot with the 777 and with the Californian hub may have played a significant role
Deborah Hersman, chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the independent investigative agency of the US' Government for the transport sector, met the press to provide some updates... more
AccidentsAircraft crashes in Alaska, 10 casualties
Soldotna, USA - A de Havilland DHC-3 Otter involved in the accident
An Aircraft crashed in a small airport in Alaska on Sunday 7 July 2013, causing the Death of the 10 persons who were on board. According to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator Clint... more
AccidentsAccident in Libya: helicopter crashes during military parade
Benghazi, Libya - Two people dead and one injured
A serious accident has involved a helicopter today at the International Benina Airport, in the Libyan city of Benghazi. The tragedy occurred during a military parade, when the pilot of a helicopter... more
AccidentsRussia: helicopter involved in an accident
Deputatsky, Russia - According to reconstruction, 15 people have died
This morning a helicopter has been involved in a serious accident while landing in the republic of Yakutia, in the Far East of the Russian country. The helicopter, a Mil Mi-8 of the airline Polyarnye... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Switzerland
Kröntenhütte, Switzerland - The four people on board have died
This morning at about 9:45 am, near the Swiss resort of Kröntenhütte, a serious accident has involved a helicopter, killing the four people on board, according to reports from police of the Canton of U... more
AccidentsAircraft crashes in Australia
Boxwood, Australia - The only person on board the plane has died
A private aircraft has unfortunately been involved in an accident while landing, in Australia, causing the pilot's death, who was the only person on board the plane. The crash has taken place today... more
AccidentsIndian helicopter crash: death toll reaches twenty
New Delhi, India - The cockpit voice recorder has also been found
The death toll of the crash that yesterday afternoon involved a Mi-17 Indian helicopter has grown (href="https://www.avionews.com/item/1153455" AVIONEWS ). While at the beginning the dead persons were... more
AccidentsIndia, military helicopter crashes
New Delhi, India - It was lending help in the lands destroyed by the floods
A military helicopter has crashed today in the federal State of Uttarakhand in Northern India. The aircraft had been sent to provide help to people bowed down by the floods that have devastated Northern... more
AccidentsBeechcraft E-33C airplane crashes in Germany
Diebach, Germany - The only occupant has died
This morning a small propeller single-engined Beechcraft Bonanza E-33C airplane has been involved in a crash not far from the local Neustadt-Aisch Airport, in Bavaria region, Germany. The only occupant... more
AccidentsAccident for a MiG-21 aircraft of the Indian Air Force, pilot ejects safely
Sodiyar, India - The fighter crashed in a field, with no damage for persons or properties
A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in the morning of Friday 7 June 2013. the accident occurred at about 9:00 am local time 5:00 am GMT/UTC) near the village of Sodiyar, Barmer... more
AccidentsSudan: military helicopter crashes; two dead people
Ed Damzain, Sudan - Rebels claim to have shot the aircraft down
A Sudanese army helicopter has crashed this morning near the airport outside the city of Ed Damazin, the capital of the Blue Nile State in southern Sudan. SUNA news agency has reported a statement by... more
Accidents2010 Dubai airplane accident: final report in July
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Initially Al Qaeda had been blamed for it, then it originated a complicated international investigation
The accident of a freighter airplane in 2010, which shook the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, is not a closed issue yet. In the last months, a new survey has been carried out: its results will... more
AccidentsAirplane crash in Brazil (VIDEO)
Sorocaba, Brazil - The aircraft fell among the houses of a neighborhood
A private airplane, an Aerocomp Comp Air 8 crashed among the streets of the city of Sorocaba, in the Brazilian State of Sao Paulo. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon in the district of São Giulherme,... more
AccidentsUS airplane crashes in Pacific Ocean
Okinawa, Japan - Accident off Okinawa island
An investigation has already been opened about the airplane accident occurred this morning at about 115 km from the Japanese island of Okinawa, in the south of Japan in the Pacific Ocean. An F-15 US Air... more
AccidentsPolice helicopter crashes in a Caracas suburb
Caracas, Venezuela - It was chasing kidnappers with hostages
Yesterday morning 23rd May a police helicopter crashed in the suburb El Junquito in Caracas. The aircraft, an MBB BO-105M, was operating a flight control as part of an anti-crime mission called "Patria... more
AccidentsAirplane crash in Turkey
Adana, Turkey - Air-show ends in tragedy
Murat Öztürk, one of the most famous aerobatic pilots in Turkey, had to be used to perform in events like the yesterday show, which was held during the Festival of Adana, in the South of Turkey, in the r... more
AccidentsBalloons crash in Turkey (VIDEO)
Cappadocia, Turkey - Two tourists killed and tens of people injured; investigation opened
This morning at about 6:00, two balloons have crashed in the region of Cappadocia in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Many balloons raised in the sky this morning in the area, which is famous for its orographic... more
AccidentsApril's Lion Air aircraft accident: Indonesia asks the company to review its safety procedures
Jakarta, Indonesia - "We are not happy just blaming the pilots without proof". the airline states
Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) released a preliminary report regarding the accident which on April 13 involved a Boeing 737 aircraft operated by the Indonesian company Lion... more
AccidentsSu-22 aircraft crashes in Yemen, the pilot dies (VIDEO)
Sana'a, Yemen - It is the third serious accident in just a few months
A Sukhoi Su-22 aircraft of the Yemeni Air Force crashed today, Monday 13 May 2013, into the al-Asbahi residential district in southern Sana'a. The airplane was returning from a training mission in the... more
AccidentsPilot of the Alenia aircraft which crashed on Saturday is in good conditions
Cuneo, Italy - Two inquiries have been opened
Alenia Aermacchi communicated that the pilot of the M-346 aircraft, registration code X617, which crashed on Saturday 11 May in Val Bormida, between the provinces of Cuneo and Savona, is in good conditions,... more
AccidentsRussia aircraft which disappeared in the Urals one year ago found
Serov, Russia - The pilot and some friends took off without authorization, probably after a drinking night
Two hunters located on the Urals the wreckage of the aircraft which disappeared near Serov (Russia), with 13 persons on board. The airplane, an Antonov An-2 which was utilized for monitoring wildfires,... more
AccidentsSeven casualties in the crash of a cargo aircraft in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghjanistan - NTSB and the local authority for civil aviation opened an investigation
The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the NATO-led security mission in Afghanistan that was established by the United Nations Security Council, communicated that the crash of a civilian cargo... more
AccidentsCargo aircraft crashes near US' base in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - The accident occurred shortly after the takeoff
The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the NATO-led security mission in Afghanistan that was established by the United Nations Security Council, communicated that a civilian cargo aircraft... more
AccidentsOne casualty in the crash of a MiG-31 aircraft of the Kazakhstan Air Force
Prostornoye , Kazakhstan - The accident occurred overnight during a training sortie
A person died and another was injured in the crash of a Mikoyan MiG-31 (NATO reporting name "Foxhound") of the Kazakhstan Air Force. The accident occurred in the night between Tuesday 23 and Wednesday... more
AccidentsEnstrom 480B helicopter achieves Japanese certification
Tokyo, Japan - Officials of the JCAB made an inspection of the facilities of the American firm in Tokyo
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation received Type Certificate Number 74 from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for the 480B helicopter. The application was initially submitted to the JCAB on May 17, 2012. On... more
AccidentsUS' helicopter crashes close to the North-Korean border: no casualties
Seoul, South Korea - The causes of the accident are still to be verified
A CH-53 US Marine helicopter crashed in the morning of Tuesday 16 April 2013, for reasons which still have to be verified, in Cherowon county (South Korea), 20 km south of the North-Korean border and 30... more
AccidentsLion Air aircraft ditching: updates from Indonesia (VIDEO)
Denpasar, Indonesia - The Boeing 737 will be cut into several parts to simplify its removal
On Saturday 13 April 2013 a Boeing 737 aircraft operated by the Indonesian company Lion Air, registration code PK-LKS, which departed from Bandung and was bound to Denpasar (Indonesia) ditched in the sea... more
AccidentsTwo casualties in the crash of a NATO helicopter in Afghanistan (2)
Gera Khel, Afghanistan - Witness denies he heard any gunfire before the accident
The crash of a helicopter of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the NATO-led security mission in Afghanistan that was established by the United Nations Security Council, which occurred... more
AccidentsNATO helicopter crashes in Afghanistan
Gera Khel, Afghanistan - No report about possible casualties is available yet
The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the NATO-led security mission in Afghanistan that was established by the United Nations Security Council, communicated that in the morning of Tuesday... more