Eight Colombian soldiers were killed when a military helicopter crashed near the border with Venezuela during a humanitarian mission. The crash is the latest in a string of military aircraft accidents in Colombia this year, raising concerns about equipment maintenance and safety.
An Iranian MP has alleged that a pager explosion caused the helicopter crash that killed former President Ebrahim Raisi in May. This claim comes amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, following recent attacks involving exploding pagers and walkie-talkies that killed dozens of people. While Israel has not confirmed its involvement, the incident has heightened fears of a full-scale war.
An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) carrying four aircrew members made an emergency landing at sea during a medical evacuation mission. While one crew member has been rescued, three remain missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
The final investigation report into the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister concluded that challenging weather conditions, specifically thick fog, were the primary cause of the incident. The report ruled out sabotage or targeting by any offensive systems.
An official investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others in May has concluded that complex climatic conditions, including dense fog, were the main cause of the accident. The report, released by Iran’s state TV, ruled out any sabotage.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in May 2023. The crash, which also claimed the lives of seven others, was attributed to complex weather conditions and a thick fog, according to the final investigation report.
A tragic helicopter crash in Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula has resulted in the deaths of 17 people. The Mi-8 helicopter, carrying 19 tourists and 3 crew members, vanished shortly after takeoff on Saturday. Rescuers discovered the wreckage on Sunday, finding 17 bodies. This incident highlights the dangers of air travel in Russia’s remote far east.
A helicopter crashed into the roof of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Cairns, Australia, killing the pilot and sparking a fire that led to the evacuation of hundreds of guests. The unauthorized flight is under investigation.
A helicopter crashed into the roof of a Cairns hotel in the early hours of Monday, killing the pilot. The aircraft was reportedly flown without authorization, and authorities are investigating the incident. The crash ignited a fire on the hotel roof, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported among people on the ground.
An Air Dynasty helicopter crashed in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on Wednesday, killing all five people on board, including four Chinese nationals. The helicopter lost contact shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu, en route to Rasuwa. Police have recovered the bodies from the crash site, with one body charred beyond recognition.
