aviation disaster
Boeing Ordered to Pay $28.45 Million to Family of Indian Victim in First 737 MAX Crash Trial
Nov 13, 2025 12:19 pm CST
A US jury has awarded $28.45 million to the family of Shikha Garg, an Indian newlywed who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash. This landmark verdict marks the first civil trial related to the MAX crashes that claimed 346 lives, as Boeing had previously settled dozens of other cases. The compensation includes $10 million for grief and $10 million for Garg's suffering before her death.
Turkish Military C-130 Cargo Plane Crashes Near Georgia-Azerbaijan Border with 20 Personnel Onboard
Nov 11, 2025 11:32 pm CST
A Turkish military C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft carrying 20 personnel crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border while returning from a mission. The incident triggered immediate search and rescue operations coordinated between Turkish and Georgian authorities. No distress signal was transmitted before the aircraft disappeared from radar. Turkish President Erdogan expressed condolences for those onboard as recovery efforts continue at the crash site located approximately 5 kilometers from the Georgian border.
Fatal Ka-226 Helicopter Crash in Russia Claims Lives of Military Factory Executives | Complete Incident Analysis
Nov 10, 2025 01:56 pm CST
A tragic helicopter crash in Russia's Republic of Dagestan has resulted in five fatalities, including four senior executives from the EU-sanctioned Kizlyar Electromechanical Plant. Video footage reveals the Ka-226 helicopter broke into two parts during a landing attempt when its tail struck a rock, leading to a catastrophic crash and fire. The military facility was previously sanctioned for producing equipment used in operations against Ukraine.
Fatal UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Kentucky: Engine Detachment and Fire Lead to 12 Deaths
Nov 06, 2025 12:08 pm CST
A UPS cargo plane crashed in Kentucky after its left engine detached and wing caught fire during takeoff, killing 12 people including a child. The NTSB is investigating the disaster at Louisville's UPS Worldport hub, with similarities noted to a 1979 crash. The accident created a half-mile debris field and affected nearby businesses, with the investigation expected to take over a year to determine the cause.
Sole Survivor of Air India Crash Shares Ongoing Physical and Emotional Trauma
Nov 03, 2025 11:07 pm CST
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the June Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people, reveals his continued physical pain and psychological trauma in interviews with UK media. The 39-year-old British citizen who lost his brother describes experiencing constant flashbacks, sleep difficulties, and physical injuries while still awaiting medical treatment for PTSD in the UK.
Sole Survivor of Air India Flight AI-171 Crash Struggles With Physical and Psychological Trauma
Nov 03, 2025 09:03 pm CST
Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash that killed 241 people onboard and 19 on the ground, shares his ongoing struggle with PTSD and physical injuries. Despite receiving interim compensation from Air India, Ramesh describes the daily pain affecting both himself and his family as he copes with the traumatic event and the loss of his brother in the same accident.
Fatal Plane Crash at Paramillo Airport: Venezuelan Aircraft Explodes During Takeoff Killing Two Crew Members
Oct 23, 2025 09:09 pm CST
A devastating accident occurred at Venezuela's Paramillo Airport when a Piper PA-31T1 aircraft crashed during takeoff, resulting in a fiery explosion that killed both crew members. Emergency teams responded immediately as the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics launched an investigation into the cause, with preliminary reports suggesting a possible tire burst during the departure attempt.
Air France Flight 447 Disaster: New Trial Begins 16 Years After Fatal Atlantic Crash
Sep 29, 2025 10:52 am CST
A French appeals court reopens the case against Airbus and Air France regarding the 2009 crash of Flight AF447 that killed 228 people. The new trial revisits questions of corporate negligence, sensor malfunctions, and pilot training after both companies were previously acquitted of manslaughter charges.
Pilots' Body Cites Bias In Air India Crash Report, Demands Judicial Probe
Sep 24, 2025 04:49 pm CST
The Federation of Indian Pilots has formally urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to constitute a 'Court of Inquiry', headed by a retired Supreme Court judge into the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI 171.
Families Of 4 Air India Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims Sue Boeing In US Court
Sep 19, 2025 02:16 am CST
Families of four passengers who died in the Air India plane crash in June this year have filed a product defect and negligence lawsuit in a US court.