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A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 carrying 32 people went missing en route from Benin to Lagos and has been confirmed crashed in Ondo State. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said wreckage was found near a naval base in Igbokoda as search and rescue operations continue.
Brazilian federal police have formally indicted 16 current and former employees of airline Voepass for their roles in the August 2024 crash that killed 62 people. The investigation revealed the aircraft was cleared for takeoff despite known de-icing system failures and severe icing conditions.
A small plane carrying tourists to view Peru's famous Nazca Lines crashed, killing at least 13 people, including 11 passengers and 2 pilots. The crash site caught fire, complicating rescue efforts.
At least 11 people were killed when a civilian aircraft carrying a skydiving group crashed in eastern France, authorities said Sunday. The plane went down near the airport in Tomblaine, and police have cordoned off the area.
Hong Kong media reported that a flying object, likely a small aircraft, struck Beijing's tallest building on Friday. Videos and images are spreading rapidly on Chinese social media, though no official confirmation has been made. Witnesses reported a loud explosion and smoke, with rescue teams quickly responding.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent condolences to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after a plane crash killed at least ten people in southern Venezuela. In a message, Pezeshkian emphasized solidarity and offered support to victims' families. The crash, attributed to bad weather and technical issues, is under investigation.
A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. The aircraft caught fire on impact, and officials confirmed no survivors. The cause of the crash is under investigation, which may take up to six months.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California. Emergency teams are responding, and details remain limited.
Two helicopters collided midair over western Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing all six people on board as they crashed into a car dealership parking lot, igniting a fire that damaged about 20 electric vehicles. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze due to toxic fumes from lithium-ion batteries, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
