Latest Aviation Crashes

Myanmar National Airlines flight UB662 from Myitkyina to Mandalay, operated by a ATR 72-600, XY-AMI, was struck by kamikaze drones while boarding. The passengers were evacuated. At least one drone hit the rear fuselage, sparking a fire.

Feb 20, 2026

A SunExpress Boeing 737-8HC (WL), TC-SOB, flight XQ7646/SXS6VV, experienced a broken left main landing gear leg when taxiing to runway 36R at Antalya Airport (AYT/LTAI), Antalya. The 6 crew members and 175 passenger were not injured and the aircraft received substantial damage. The aircrft was taken out of service and the flight was taken over by Boeing 737-8AS (WL) TC-SOP with a delay of about 5.5 hours.

Feb 13, 2026

LATAM flight LA4230, an Airbus A320-233, experienced turbulence near San Andrés. The event was rated an Accident, which suggests there was at least one serious injury.

Feb 11, 2026

Arik Air flight WP740 from Lagos to Port Harcourt, operated by a Boeing 737-700, 5N-MJF, suffered a number 1 engine failure while en route. The crew diverted to Benin City (BNI), where a safe landing was carried out. Photos from the scene show the engine inlet is missing and both cowlings are badly torn. One fan blades appears to be missing (suggesting a Fan Blade Off [FBO] event), with other fan blades damaged. Additionally, damage was observed on the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer. ADS-B data indicated that WP740 took off from Lagos (LOS) at 06:24 UTC (07:24 LT). At 07:38 LT, having climbed through FL270, the aircraft began to descend and subsequently diverted to BNI, where it landed at 08:05 LT.

Feb 11, 2026

A StarSky Aviation Fokker 50, was involved in an accident at Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ). All occupants survived. Preliminary information suggests the aircraft suffered a 'malfunction' after takeoff. It reportedly suffered a runway excursion after after attempting an emergency landing in the opposite direction of takeoff.

Feb 10, 2026

JetBlue Airways flight B62233, an Airbus A321-271NX, bounced twice during an attempted landing on runway 28L at San Francisco, CA (SFO). The flight crew initiated a go-around, and subsequently landed safely. A post flight inspection revealed damage to the pitot tube and scrapes on the fuselage.

Feb 9, 2026

A Cessna 510 Citation Mustang, PR-DRI, experienced a runway excursion, followed by a noseheel collapse, after landing at Antenor Duarte Vilela Airport (SDP7), Barretos, São Paulo. The sole pilot was not injured and the aircraft received substantial damage.

Feb 8, 2026

A Cessna 560XL Citation XLS+, N476JC, sustained substantial damage following a runway overrun during takeoff from runway 31 at Stuart Powell Field (KDVK), Danville, Kentucky. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The pilot aborted the takeoff and the aircraft veered to the left, overran the runway, and came to rest in the grass with the landing gear retracted. The flaps were deployed. About 20 minutes before the event, winds were reported from 220 at 8 knots. At the time of the event, winds were from 220 at 8 knots, gusting 14 knots.

Feb 6, 2026

An Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante crashed in wooded mountainous terrain in the Zicaque area, south of Troupeau, southeast of Jeremie, Grand’Anse. The wreckage of the aircraft has been found on February 6. Both pilots perished and the aircraft was destroyed.

Feb 5, 2026

SATENA flight 9R8849, a Beech 1900D, impacted a mountainside near Ocaña, Colombia, at an elevation of 6881 feet, just below the summit. All 15 on board were killed. The flight took off from runway 16 at Cúcuta (CUC) at 16:42 UTC (11:42 LT), bound for Ocaña (OCV), a flight time of about 20 minutes. At 16:43:10, ATC instructed the aircraft to continue climbing to 14,000 ft and reported QNH 1016. The crew then requested to proceed direct to the DIMIL waypoint, which ATC authorized conditionally upon reaching 6,000 ft altitude. At 16:44:00, the crew reported reaching 6,000 ft and indicated they would continue direct to DIMIL. ATC instructed them to report when ready for descent. According to ADS-B records, at 16:47:49 the aircraft reached 12,925 ft. At 16:49:52, the crew reported to ATC that they were ready for descent. ATC cleared them to descend at their discretion, no reported traffic, with QNH 1016, and instructed them to report 10 NM before Ocaña. At 16:53:38, the crew reported being 15 NM out, and ATC instructed them to switch to the self-reporting frequency. This was the last recorded communication with ATC. The last radar trace was recorded at 16:55:48 with a speed of 234 kt TAS at a pressure altitude of 6,500 ft. The last FDR data recorded a pressure altitude (PA) of 6,298 ft, a speed of 205 kt IAS, heading 284°. The wreckage was subsequently located in mountainous terrain, 11.5 nautical miles from the destination. The aircraft struck a wooded mountainside at 6830 feet and slid upslope. The main wreckage was found at an elevation of 6881 feet AMSL.

Jan 28, 2026

A Learjet 45XR, VT-SSK, crashed short of the threshold while attempting a second approach to runway 11 at Baramati Airport, Baramati, Pune district, Maharashtra. The five occupants perished and the aircraft was destroyed. One of the passengers was the Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. The flight took off from Mumbai (BOM) at 08:10 local time, bound for Baramati Airport. VT-SSK first came in contact with Baramati at 08:18. The aircraft's next call was at 30 NM inbound to Baramati and they were released by Pune approach. They were advised to descend in Visual Meteorological conditions at the pilot's discretion. The crew enquired about the winds and visibility and they were informed that the winds were calm and visibility was around 3000 meters. Next the aircraft reported on the final approach of Runway 11 but they did not have the runway in sight. They initiated a go-around in the first approach. The flight circled for another approach of runway 11. They were asked to report runway in sight. They replied "runway is currently not in sight, will call when runway is in sight". After a few seconds they reported that the runway is in sight. The aircraft was cleared to land on runway 11 at 08:43, however, they did not give a readback of the landing clearance. Next, controller saw the flames around the threshold of runway 11 at 08:44. The wreckage of the aircraft was located on the left side of the runway abeam threshold R/W 11. AAIB has taken over the investigation, DG, AAIB is reaching the accident site for investigation. Further details of the same as and when available will be shared. Baramati is an uncontrolled airfield and traffic information is provided by the instructors/Pilot from the Flying training Organisations at Baramati. It has a single runway (11-29), measuring 5500 x 100 feet with turning pads at both ends. At the end of runway 29, there is a dropoff, immediately after the runway 11 threshold.

Jan 28, 2026

A Smart Air Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, PK-SNS, experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from Nabire Airport (NBX/WAB) and ditched on the shore of West Nabire Beach, Nabire Regency, Central Papua. The thirteen occupants survived and the aircraft received substantial damage. The plane took off around 12.54 LT with the destination of Kaimana Airport. Approximately two minutes after takeoff, the pilot contacted Air Traffic Control (ATC) for permission to return to Nabire. ATC then cleared the flight to land on runway 17. The aircraft continued to lose altitude and was unable to reach the runway. As a result, the aircraft ultimately ditched in the sea near the Cemara Beach Logpond area, not far from the airport.

Jan 27, 2026

A Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 650, N10KJ, veered of runway 33 during a takeoff attempt at Bangor International Airport (BGR/KBGR), Bangor, Maine. The six occupants perished and the aircraft was destroyed. ADS-B data indicates that the aircraft landed at Bangor International Airport (BGR/KBGR) at 18:09 LT after a flight from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU/KHOU), Houston, Texas. It parked at the General Aviation Terminal at 18:15. The crew communicated with ground ops by radio requesting Type 1 & Type 4 de-ice & anti-ice fluid application. At 19:13 the aircraft taxied to the de-icing pad, where it remained from 19:17 to 19:36. It taxied to runway 33 and commenced the takeoff at 19:44. At a distance of 1760 m past the threshold of runway 33, the aircraft veered right at a ground speed of 152 knots. The airplane flipped over and was partially consumed by a post crash fire.

Jan 25, 2026

The DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 X2 aircraft landed at Port Moresby (POM) without the nose landing gear wheel. The nose landing gear assembly separated from the aircraft during take-off from Tapini Airstrip. The separated nose gear was recovered at Tapini by local residents. The aircraft continued its flight to Port Moresby and completed the emergency landing on Runway 32L without the nose landing gear. A video of the incident shows with the nose gear leg trailing a wire during landing.

Jan 22, 2026

An Indonesia Air ATR 42-512, operating for the Marine and Fisheries Resources Surveillance (PSDKP) impacted a mountainside while approaching the destination, Makassar-Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG). All seven crew members and three passengers were killed. The aircraft departed Yogyakarta, bound for Makassar (UPG) on a maritime patrol mission. After engine start, and the FDR recorded the parameter of the GNSS HT1000 as "Degrade", which means that the GPS accuracy or integrity was compromised. A DGR amber alarm would have been displayed on the Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI) – a display in the cockpit that can be used by the pilot to indicate the aircraft position. Initially the system was off by 1 nautical mile. The flight took off from Yogyakarta Airport at 01:19 UTC (08:19 local time). At 01:14 UTC, when the aircraft passed an altitude of 7700 feet, the GNSS switched to "Not Degrade". About 30 minutes later, the the GNSS parameter reverted to "Degrade" again. As the flight continued, the distance between the actual position of the aircraft and the one reported by the GPS increased to 15 NM. As it approached the destination airport, the aircraft received instructions from air traffic control (ATC) to intercept the runway 21 ILS via waypoint OPENG at 5,300 ft. ATC noticed that the aircraft had passed the waypoint and requested it to proceed directly to Final 21. The pilot then requested a radar vector to waypoint KABIB, which is the Initial Fix (IF), but the aircraft had already passed this point. ATC then guided the aircraft to intercept the final approach on a heading of 240°, later corrected to 250°. The MSAW from the ATC surveillance system did not activate when the the aircraft target was below the minimum safe altitude described in the ATC Minimum Surveillance Altitude Chart (SMAC). About 04:22 UTC (13:22 local time), the aircraft’s EGPWS generated aural alerts “TERRAIN - TERRAIN” followed by “PULL UP” four times. The aircraft impacted a cliff on Mount Bulusaraung, with debris falling into a ravine below. The wreckage coordinates reported by the search and rescue agency Basarnas point to a 4327 feet peak, 14 nm north-east of the threshold of runway 21. Minimum Sector Altitude in the area is 8500 feet with an ATC surveillance minimum of 6000 feet.

Jan 17, 2026

On January 16, 2026, at 1154 central standard time, a Honda HA-420 airplane, N949LL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amarillo, Texas. The airline transport pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that about 1.5 hours after departure and while in cruise flight, a yellow crew alerting system (CAS) message for an air data computer appeared. About 15 minutes later, a yellow CAS message for a low hydraulic system appeared. The pilot then diverted the flight to land at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, Amarillo, Texas. After landing, the airplane lost brake pressure during taxi. The pilot attempted to use the parking brake, but the brakes locked up. When he released the parking brake, the airplane lost all steering and braking capability. The pilot stated that he lost all control, the airplane’s left wing struck a parked deice truck, and the airplane came to a stop. The pilot said he powered down the airplane, and the passengers exited the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The airplane was retained for further investigation.

Jan 16, 2026

Air Transport International flight 8C4340, a Boeing 767-323ER (BDSF), experienced a hard landing on runway 06 at SBD.

Jan 15, 2026

Alaska Airlines flight AS9623, a Boeing 737-890, was taxiing to the ramp after landing at Kodiak, AK (ADQ), when it slid on ice and ran into ramp staging equipment.

Jan 15, 2026

Ameriflight flight AMF4133, a Swearingen SA227 Metro, suffered a runway excursion on takeoff. The aircraft was accelerating down the runway when at about 65 Kts, the aircraft veered off the runway. The pilot managed to make it back to the runway but the aircraft became disabled. Nobody was injured.

Jan 13, 2026

On January 13, 2026 about 1220 mountain standard time, a Cessna 750, N772XJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mountain Village, Colorado. The pilots and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 as an on-demand air taxi flight. The pilots reported that during the airplane’s descent into Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), they encountered turbulent conditions with a strong northwesterly wind resulting in airspeed fluctuations between 5 and 10 kts. They aligned the airplane with runway 9 and the wind was shifting between north and northeast. The touchdown was smooth and on centerline. Spoilers were deployed and forward pressure was applied on the control column to keep the nosewheel in contact with the runway. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind from the left (north). The airplane veered to the right and the nose came up momentarily. Both pilots applied firm pressure on the control column and the nosewheel contacted the runway again. Thrust reversers were deployed along with an input of left rudder. The airplane veered sharply to the left. Both pilots applied right rudder, maximum braking and reverse thrust to regain directional control. The airplane continued to the left and exited the side of the runway. The left main gear sideloaded, and the right main gear collapsed. The pilots stated that the airplane did not respond normally when they corrected for the right drift. The fuselage was substantially damaged. The airplane was retained for further examination. Reported wind at TEX at 1215 was 020° at 4 kts.

Jan 13, 2026