Over the years, several air show disasters have occurred worldwide, resulting in significant loss of life. Here are some of the most tragic air show accidents in history:
– Malaysia mid-air disaster (2024): On Tuesday, April 23, two Malaysian Navy helicopters collided mid-air during a military rehearsal for a navy parade, killing at least 10 people.
– Thai fighter jet disaster (2017): A Thai air force pilot was killed when his fighter jet crashed during an air show on Children’s Day.
– Sknyliv Air Show Disaster (Ukraine, 2002): A Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 crashed into spectators, killing at least 77 people and injuring over 500.
– Dallas Airshow mid-air collision (2022): At least six people died when a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and a P-63 Kingcobra fighter plane collided during a World War II air show.
– Bengaluru aero show disaster: During a rehearsal for Aero India, two Hawk jet aircraft belonging to the Surya Kiran aerobatics team collided mid-air, killing one pilot.