A single-engine plane crashed at the Wright Brothers National Memorial Airport in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in multiple fatalities. The plane caught fire after the crash, and the airport remains closed while authorities investigate the incident.
A Trigana Air ATR-42 aircraft carrying 48 people skidded off the runway in Papua, Indonesia, on Monday. All passengers and crew survived, but some sustained injuries. The incident highlights the challenges of air travel in the remote and mountainous region.
A small plane crashed into a row of townhomes in Fairview, Oregon, on Saturday, killing three people and causing a fire that spread to multiple units. The incident occurred near Troutdale Airport, a flight training and recreational facility. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
A small plane carrying nine people, including two pilots and seven passengers, crashed in the jungle of Chacheongsao province, Thailand. All passengers are believed to be dead, with authorities finding body parts and aircraft wreckage. The search operation is ongoing, but hampered by heavy rainfall.
A turboprop plane crashed in the jungle of Chacheongsao province, Thailand, on Thursday, killing all nine people on board. Rescuers are searching for the remains despite heavy rainfall, while authorities investigate the cause of the crash.
A plane crash in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state on Friday killed all 62 people on board, leaving a trail of destruction in a residential area. The ATR 72-500 plane, operated by Voepass airlines, plummeted from the sky in a dramatic downward spin before crashing into the town of Vinhedo. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which is one of the worst aviation accidents in the country’s history.
A Brazilian man, Adriano Assis, miraculously avoided a deadly plane crash in Brazil after a mix-up at the airport caused him to miss his flight. Assis, who was running late due to his work at a local hospital, arrived at the airport just as his flight was about to depart. Despite his attempts to board, airport staff prevented him from doing so, saving his life. The plane, operated by Voepass Airlines, crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming the lives of 61 people.
A regional passenger plane operated by Voepass crashed into a gated community in Vinhedo, Brazil, killing all 61 people on board. The plane, en route to Sao Paulo’s international airport from Cascavel, crashed at approximately 1:30 p.m. local time.
A Saurya Airlines plane crashed in Kathmandu, Nepal, shortly after takeoff, killing 18 people. The pilot, the sole survivor, sustained injuries and is hospitalized. The crash, attributed to the plane’s wingtip hitting the ground during takeoff, marks the deadliest in Nepal since January 2023. Nepal’s challenging terrain and unpredictable weather contribute to the country’s high number of plane crashes.
A recent plane crash in Nepal, claiming 18 lives, has once again brought to light the significant dangers associated with table-top runways. These runways, constructed on mountain peaks or hillsides, create an optical illusion for pilots during landing and takeoff, leading to increased risk of accidents. The tragedy in Nepal follows a string of similar incidents, including the 2020 Air India Express crash in India and the 1977 Air Portugal crash in Portugal, highlighting the need for greater safety measures and awareness surrounding these challenging runway configurations.
