Malaysia Mid-Air Disaster (2024)
On April 23, 2024, a tragic collision occurred in Malaysia when two Navy helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for the Royal Malaysian Navy parade. The incident, which happened at Lumut’s TLDM stadium, resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals.
Thai Fighter Jet Disaster (2017)
A Thai air force pilot lost his life in 2017 when his fighter jet crashed during an air show. The JAS 39 Gripen jet, which was performing maneuvers at Hat Yai air base, suddenly lost altitude and crashed, resulting in a fatal explosion.
Sknyliv Air Show Disaster (Ukraine, 2002)
The Sknyliv Air Show Disaster remains one of the deadliest in history. In 2002, a Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 crashed into spectators during an airshow in Lviv, Ukraine. The tragedy claimed the lives of at least 77 people and left over 500 injured.
Dallas Airshow Mid-Air Collision (2022)
At the Wings Over Dallas airshow in 2022, a mid-air collision between a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and a P-63 Kingcobra fighter plane killed at least six people. The exact number of individuals who survived the crash at Dallas Executive Airport remains unknown.
Bengaluru Aero Show Disaster
During a rehearsal for the Aero India air show, two Hawk jet aircraft belonging to the Surya Kiran aerobatics team collided mid-air. The accident resulted in the tragic loss of one Indian Air Force pilot, while the other two onboard managed to eject safely.