A US Navy MH-60S helicopter crashed into the ocean alongside USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) off San Diego during a routine training flight. The MH-60S was assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 embarked on USS Abraham Lincoln and was “operating on deck before crashing into the sea,” according to …
Read More »Taiwan F-16 Fighter Jet Overruns Runway and Crashes
A General Dynamics F-16B from the Republic of China Air Force, operated by 4th TFW, slammed into a ditch at the end of the taxiway, during training at Pingtung (South) Air Base (RCDC). The aircraft was seen landing on this taxiway that was simulating a road runway at the northern …
Read More »Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-24 Bomber Crashed Near Perm
A Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-24 crashed near Perm under unknown circumstances during a training flight. Both pilots ejected safely. “On August 27, a Su-24 plane crashed 95 km west of the city of Perm while making a flight to the Aircraft Repair Enterprise for scheduled repairs. According to the …
Read More »Russian Air Force Upgraded MiG-29SMT Crashes In Southern Russia Killing Pilot
A Russian Air Force Mikoyan MiG-29SMT fighter jet crashes in southern under unknown circumstances. The pilot died in the crash. The upgraded MiG-29SMT was not carrying an arms load when it crashed in a deserted area of the Astrakhan region that borders the Caspian Sea, the Defense Ministry’s Southern Military …
Read More »Russian New Ilyushin Il-112V Military Transport Aircraft Prototype Crashes During Test Flight
A prototype of the Ilyushin Il-112V military transport aircraft crashed in a wooded area near the Kubinka Air Base, Russia. Three people were on board the Ilyushin Il-112V prototype, including Hero of Russia Nikolai Kuimov, according to the state-run TASS news agency. All three on board were killed. The …
Read More »Russian Navy Beriev Be-200 Aircraft Crashes In Turkey Killing 8 Onboard
A Russian Beriev Be-200 amphibious firefighting aircraft impacted a mountainside while fighting forest fires in Turkey. According to the reports, five crew members (military, belonging to the Russian Federation) and three Turkish forest inspectors were killed in the incident (some sources say just 7 people were aboard). The aircraft was …
Read More »Pakistan Air Force Trainer Jet Crashes Near Attock
PAF Trainer Aircraft Crashes Near Attock A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) trainer jet crashes near Attock on Friday during a routine training mission. “Both pilots have ejected successfully. No loss of life or property has been reported so far on the ground,” said a statement from the air force. The …
Read More »Indian Army HAL Dhruv Crashes Near Ranjit Sagar Dam
An Indian Army HAL Dhruv helicopter crashed under unknown circumstances into the water near Ranjit Sagar Dam, Pathankot, Punjab. Search operations for both pilots are ongoing. Even after day-long efforts, the joint teams of police, Army, and special divers suspended the search operation for the second consecutive day as there …
Read More »Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-35 Crashes Into The Sea Of Okhotsk
Credits: Wikipedia A Russian AF Sukhoi Su-35 crashed into the Sea of Okhotsk, Khabarovsk Territory, after a technical malfunction. The pilot managed to safely eject from the aircraft and land. His life is out of danger, the Russian military said. A Russian Air Force Su-35 fighter jet (NATO reporting name: …
Read More »Iraqi Army Mil Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes near Tuz Khurmatu Killing 5 Onboard
Two Iraqi Mil Mi-17-V5 Hip Helicopters – Airman 1st Class Jason Epley Iraqi Army Mil Mi-17 Helicopter has crashed near Tuz Khurmatu under unknown circumstances. All five occupants died in the crash. The helicopter belonged to the Iraqi army and crashed in a combat mission against ISIS insurgents. “The Joint …
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