The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended Alchemist Aviation’s license to operate as a Flying Training Organisation (FTO) following a fatal crash involving one of their trainee aircraft. The decision comes after an audit revealed serious safety deficiencies and regulatory violations.
A Cessna 152 trainer aircraft crashed at an airstrip in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday. Two pilots onboard sustained injuries but are reportedly out of danger. The crash, suspected to be caused by engine failure, occurred after the aircraft was airborne for 40 minutes.
A fatal aircraft crash in Mount Beauty, Victoria has claimed the lives of two individuals. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon as the plane went down over Embankment Drive around 1:45 p.m. local time. Both the pilot and the passenger, whose identities are yet to be confirmed, were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that the aircraft was a powered glider and that there were no other occupants on board. The area was promptly secured by emergency service crews, who remained on site for an extended period to ensure the situation was under control.
A Douglas DC-4 aircraft has crashed in Fairbanks, Alaska, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The crash occurred a few miles from Fairbanks International Airport on Tuesday and emergency personnel are responding to the scene.
Two individuals were injured when a light aircraft crashed in a field near Monkton, Scotland, on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, around 4:10pm. Emergency services, including an ambulance and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, are currently on the scene. The A719 is closed near the B739, and drivers are advised to avoid the area. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
