28 Feared Dead In Plane Crash In Russia: Reports
The Antonov An-26, a plane carrying 28 people that had gone missing has been found crashed into a sea cliff in Palana, Russia on July 6. Reportedly, the pilots were trying to land the plane in adverse weather conditions but failed to respond to a scheduled communication before vanishing from radar. So far, no bodies could be retracted. However, the search-and-rescue operation is underway.
Tags: plane crash, Russia, Airport, Antonov An-26, radar
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Philippine Military Plane Crash Reports 17 Deaths; 40 Rescued
According to a local commander, 17 people have died and several are left injured as a Philippine military aircraft carrying over 92 passengers has crashed in the southern Philippines on July 4. Almost 40 passengers have been rescued from the plane so far and the "rescue efforts are ongoing". The accident happened when the pilots missed the runway while trying to land the plane at Jolo airport.
Tags: Philippines, plane crash, Airport, jolo airport, aircraft
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Hollywood's Tarzan-Famed Actor Joe Lara Dies In Plane Crash
Tarzan-famed actor Joe Lara, along with his wife Gwen Lara and five others died, on May 30 after his plane crashed into Percy Priest Lake in Tennessee. The plane was bound to Florida's Palm Beach International Airport and has no survivors in the crash, confirmed Rutherford County Fire Rescue department. Joe (58) was majorly recognised for TV series "Tarzan in Manhattan" and "Tarzan: The Epic Adventures".
Tags: Joe Lara, plane crash, Tennessee, Tarzan, Gwen Lara
Courtesy: Variety
Airplane With Remdesivir Injections Crashes At Gwalior Airport
Madhya Pradesh aviation department's airplane, carrying Remdesivir injection from Indore, crash landed at Gwalior airport on May 6, injuring three people including the pilots. Gwalior's collector Kushlendra Singh said that the injections and pilots are safe. However, the exact reason for the crash has not been disclosed yet. Reportedly, the airplane was worth Rs 65 crore and was bought only in 2020 for multi-roles like air surveys and air… read-more
Tags: indore, Gwalior Airport, plane crash, Remdesivir Injections
Courtesy: The Times of India
PM Modi Condoles Families Of Indonesian Air Plane Crash
PM Narendra Modi on January 10 conveyed his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the Indonesian aeroplane crash. He tweeted, “ …India stands with Indonesia in this hour of grief." Reportedly, the Boeing 777 plane of the ‘Sriwijaya Air’ with 62 passengers aboard crashed in the sea only minutes after taking off.… read-more
Tags: plane crash, PM Narendra Modi, Indonesia, Sriwijaya Air Flight, Twitter, Condolence
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Indonesia: Rescuers Find Wreckage Suspected To Be Of Crashed Flight
Indonesian authorities have reportedly found the crash site of the Boeing 777 flight of the Sriwijaya Air jet which went missing on January 9 shortly after take-off. After detecting signals believed to be of the black box, the rescuers have deployed four planes and 10 ships for the operation. Meanwhile, they have also found wreckage items, including two bags that contained passengers’ belongings and body parts. The Pontianak-bound flight had… read-more
Tags: Indonesia, plane crash, jakarta
Courtesy: BBC
IAF Fighter Jet Mig-21 Bison Crashes In Rajasthan; Pilot Ejects Safe
In a tragic air plane crash, a ‘Mig-21 Bison’ of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan’s Suratgarh region on January 5. Reportedly, the incident happened around 8:30 PM when the jet experienced a technical malfunction during a training sortie. However, no casualties occurred as the pilot ejected safely. While the pilot tried every effort for its safe landing after the malfunction appeared, the IAF has called for an inquiry over the mishap… read-more
Tags: Indian Air force, Rajasthan, MiG-21, plane crash
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Military Plane Crashes In Ukraine; 22 People Including Aviation Students Die
Atleast 22 people have died in an Ukrainian military plane crash on September 25. Reportedly, the plane was carrying aviation students, and the incident happened while it was landing at the Chuhuiv airport. Besides, two people suffered grave injuries and four people are missing. However, cause of the mishap is still unknown. The students belonged to a state-run aviation university.
Tags: Ukraine, Airport, plane crash, Military
Courtesy: The Washington Post