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Kwale County, Kenya — October 28, 2025 A Mombasa Air Safari aircraft crashed early Tuesday morning in Kenya’s coastal region, killing all 12 people on board , including ten foreign tourists and Kenyan pilot. The aircraft, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5Y-CCA) , departed Diani Airstrip in Kwale County en route to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. According to Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) officials, communication with the pilot was lost shortly after takeoff, and attempts to reach the aircraft for nearly thirty minutes were unsuccessful. The wreckage was later discovered in a hilly, forested area about 40 km from Diani, during a period of heavy rainfall and thick mist. The Victims Authorities confirmed that the passengers included eight Hungarians and two Germans , along with the Kenyan pilots. All were part of a safari group headed for the Maasai Mara, one of Kenya’s most visited tourist destinations. Aircraft and Technical Detail...

In a devastating turn of events, an AMREF Flying Doctors air ambulance , a Cessna Citation XLS with a registration 5Y-FDM , crashed into a residential neighborhood in Mwihoko, Kiambu County just outside Nairobi killing six people and injuring others. The twin-engine medical jet departed from Wilson Airport at approximately 2:14–2:17 PM local time on Thursday, bound for Hargeisa in Somaliland. Merely three minutes into the flight, the aircraft lost radio and radar contact with air traffic control. Citation XLS 5Y-FDM. Eyewitnesses described a horrifying scene: “The plane started burning while in the air,” one resident recounted, while another said the aircraft “passed by our building shaking it,” before crashing into a house. The impact and ensuing blaze claimed the lives of all four people aboard and two individuals inside the home. Rescue teams, including those from the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Defence Forces, National Police, and aviation authorities, rushed to the scene.  AMREF ...

 On July 26, 2025, an American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Flight 3023) caught fire during its takeoff roll at Denver International Airport, forcing the pilots to abort the departure and evacuate everyone on board. The aircraft was scheduled to fly from Denver to Miami. The incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. local time when crew members heard a loud pop and saw smoke and flames from the left landing gear area. The pilots acted immediately, bringing the aircraft to a stop on the runway and deploying the emergency slides. There were 173 passengers and 6 crew members onboard. All were evacuated successfully. Six passengers suffered minor injuries, mainly from the evacuation slides, and one person was taken to the hospital for further treatment. No fatalities were reported. Firefighters from the Denver Fire Department arrived quickly and managed to extinguish the fire. Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are examin...

  Dhaka, Bangladesh – July 21, 2025 A devastating air disaster struck the heart of Dhaka this afternoon when a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed into Milestone School and College in the densely populated Uttara area. The crash has left at least 19 people dead and more than 100 injured, with dozens suffering from severe burns and trauma. The incident occurred around 13:06 PM local time, during what authorities described as a routine training flight. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a massive blaze as the jet plummeted into the school compound. Smoke billowed across the neighborhood, and emergency services scrambled to contain the inferno and evacuate survivors. Among the deceased are the pilot and multiple students. Many of the injured are in critical condition and have been rushed to nearby hospitals, where medical staff are overwhelmed by the scale of the casualties. Military officials confirmed the aircraft was an F-7 BGI — a Chinese...

Grounded in Dar es salaam? Here’s Who Can Get Your Aircraft Back in the Sky at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) Every hour your aircraft is grounded at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) costs money, disrupts schedules, and damages your brand. For airlines operating in Tanzania, waiting for technical support, spare parts, or foreign approvals can quickly turn a minor issue into a multi-day AOG crisis . y ou don’t need to look outside Tanzania for reliable aircraft maintenance . Right at JNIA, certified maintenance providers are offering fast, affordable, and OEM-aligned support — tailored to your fleet and flight frequency. Meet the maintenance providers keeping Tanzania´s aircraft flying These are TCAA-approved, fleet-specialized maintenance organizations (AMOs) currently operating within JNIA, ready to support local and foreign airlines without delay. 1. Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) Certification: TCAA AMO number TCAA/AI/CA/1.82 Location: Main hangars...

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — 13th July 2025 An Air Peace flight en route from Lagos to Port Harcourt overshot the runway on Sunday morning upon landing at Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA), prompting swift emergency response. Fortunately, all 127 passengers on board were safely evacuated, and no injuries or casualties have been reported. The flight, operating under number P47190 and bearing the registration 5N-BQQ, touched down at PHIA at approximately 07:45 local time. During the landing, the aircraft overshot Runway 03, coming to a stop beyond the runway's end. In an official press release issued by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), spokesperson Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, confirmed the incident and emphasized that the situation was brought under control without any harm to passengers or crew. "We are relieved to report that there were no casualties. Evacuation of the 127 passengers has been completed safely wi...

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has officially released the preliminary report on the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registration VT-ANB.  On June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 (registration VT-ANB) operating as Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed just after takeoff, killing all 241 onboard and 19 on the ground. What happened in the next 30 seconds after rotation has stunned even the most seasoned professionals. This was no stall, no bird strike, and no bad weather. This was a dual engine flameout right after liftoff — triggered by both fuel control switches moving to CUTOFF. 🚨 Sequence of Events: Takeoff to Tragedy in 32 Seconds 08:08:39 UTC : Aircraft lifts off Runway 23 at VR (155 knots). 08:08:42 : Max recorded IAS: 180 knots. 08:08:43–44 : Engine 1 and 2 fuel control switches transition to CUTOFF, one second apart. 08:08:47 : Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deploys. Full electrical loss conf...

Why Aircraft Accident Investigations Take So Long When a major aviation occurrence hits the headlines, the public's first question is almost always: "How long until we know what happened?" In an era of instant news and 24/7 flight tracking, the slow, methodical pace of an official investigation can feel frustrating. However, aircraft accident investigations are among the most complex technical and legal processes in the world. They are not designed for speed; they are designed for unshakeable accuracy . At aviation2day , we look at the regulatory frameworks and technical hurdles that define the investigative timeline.  The Standard Investigation Lifecycle International standards, primarily governed by ICAO Annex 13 , dictate how investigations are structured. This ensures that no matter where in the world a crash occurs, the process remains consistent. 1. The Preliminary Report (The 30-Day Mark) Within the first 30 days of an accident, investigative bodies (like the NTSB...