Kazakhstan to send Azerbaijan Airlines black boxes to Brazil as crash investigations continue

Kazakhstan's government told Euronews that it has decided to send the downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight recorders to Brazil for the full and transparent disclosure of the tragedy. Kazakhstan has decided to send the downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight recorders to Brazil, Kazakhstan's government sources told Euronews in a statement, in a move which indicates the country's … Continue reading Kazakhstan to send Azerbaijan Airlines black boxes to Brazil as crash investigations continue

Ousted South Korean president offers ‘deepest condolences’ after deadly Jeju Air plane crash

South Korea's ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol has offered his "deepest condolences and sympathy" to those who lost loved ones in the crash. Yoon was impeached after imposing martial law in South Korea. The huge political crisis also saw the impeachment of acting president Han Duck-soo, who has been suspended from duty. "I extend my … Continue reading Ousted South Korean president offers ‘deepest condolences’ after deadly Jeju Air plane crash

Thailand’s prime minister sends condolences after Jeju Airlines plane crash

Thailand's prime minister has sent her condolences to the families of the deceased and injured. Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she had instructed the foreign ministry to provide assistance and the ministry said in a statement it was in touch with South Korean authorities. Paetongtarn Shinawatra - Reuters Two Thai women, aged 22 and 45, were on … Continue reading Thailand’s prime minister sends condolences after Jeju Airlines plane crash

BREAKING: Bird strike suspected in South Korea plane crash – at least 177 dead

A passenger jet carrying 181 people has crashed in South Korea, killing at least 177 people. Two crew members have been rescued but the remaining two missing people are presumed dead, according to firefighters. The youngest victim was a three-year-old boy, according to a list of passengers seen by local media outlets, and five of … Continue reading BREAKING: Bird strike suspected in South Korea plane crash – at least 177 dead

Holes visible on plane reportedly shot down by Russia – US official says ‘too early for conclusion’

Holes can be seen on the side of the Azerbaijani Airlines plane reportedly shot down by Russian air defence systems yesterday. Images from the crash site show what appears to be shrapnel damage littered across the tail section of the plane, which went down in the Kazakh city of Aktau. 'Early indications' that Russian air … Continue reading Holes visible on plane reportedly shot down by Russia – US official says ‘too early for conclusion’

Russia responsible for deadly Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash – Reuters

The Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed killing 38 people was downed by a Russian air defence system, according to four Reuters sources. The Embraer 190 passenger jet was en route from Azerbaijan's capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus on Wednesday when it changed course. It crashed around two miles from Aktau in … Continue reading Russia responsible for deadly Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash – Reuters

Dozens feared dead afteer Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Kazakhstan’s Aktau airport

Dozens are feared dead after a passenger plane carrying 67 people crashed in Kazakhstan, the country's emergencies ministry said. Authorities say 32 people survived the Christmas morning crash, including two children. The Azerbaijan Airlines flight was en route from Baku in Azerbaijan to Grozny in Russia, but was rerouted due to fog. It crashed near the city of … Continue reading Dozens feared dead afteer Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Kazakhstan’s Aktau airport

Final report: Iran attributes Raisi’s fatal helicopter crash to severe weather

Severe weather conditions, including thick fog, were primarily responsible for the helicopter crash in May that resulted in the death of Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi, IRIB news agency reported on Sunday, citing a final investigation report. The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces released the report, stating that the technical, engineering, electronic, and navigation … Continue reading Final report: Iran attributes Raisi’s fatal helicopter crash to severe weather

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5 Chinese travelers die in Thai plane crash

Five Chinese nationals were confirmed dead in a small plane crash in Thailand's eastern province of Chachoengsao on Thursday, the Chinese embassy in Thailand told Xinhua, citing Thai authorities. A search and rescue operation is underway after the charter flight carrying two pilots and seven passengers on board crashed into a mangrove forest at around … Continue reading 5 Chinese travelers die in Thai plane crash

Russian passenger jet crashes outside Moscow, killing all on board

A Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane crashed Friday outside Moscow, killing all three crew members on board, according to Russian state news agency TASS. The crash reportedly happened during a test flight, when no passengers were on board. Authorities are investigating what caused the fatal incident. The crash comes after a series of issues with Russia’s flagship plane, … Continue reading Russian passenger jet crashes outside Moscow, killing all on board