Tu-22M3M GEFEST – Dmitry Terekhov from Odintsovo, Russian Federation Russian Air Force Tupolev Tu-22 Backfire bomber crashes in kaluga region killing three crew onboard. According to Russian media, a Tu-22M3 Backfire long-range bomber crashed at Shaykovka airbase, in the Kaluga region, killing the three crew on board. When preparing for takeoff, …
Read More »Two ROCAF F-5E Fighter Jets Collided Midair Off Taiwan’s Southeast Coast
Taiwanese air force’s F-5E figther jets release the flare (AFP/Sam Yeh) TwoRepublic of China Air Force (ROCAF) Northrop F-5E Tiger II fighter jets have collided midair off Taiwan’s southeast coast. Both pilots ejected, one pilot died and another is still missing. The two F-5E jets disappeared from radar at about …
Read More »Video: Shocking Footage Shows Moment Afghan Mi-17 Helicopter Being Shot Down
As we have reported earlier, on March 18, 2021, the Afghan Army Mil Mi-17 helicopter crashes after being shot down killing nine onboard in the Maidan Wardak province. In a statement, it said that four crew members of the MI-17 helicopter along with five security personnel were killed in the …
Read More »Afghan Army Mil Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes After Being Shot Killing 9
Old Mi-17 elicopter Crash Image Nine people on board an Afghan Army Mil Mi-17 helicopter were killed after it crash-landed in the Maidan Wardak province In a statement, it said that four crew members of the MI-17 helicopter along with five security personnel were killed in the crash, in the …
Read More »SAAF Museum Aircraft Crashes During Landing At Swartkop Air Force Base
SAAF Museum Aircraft Crashes During Landing At Swartkop Air Force Base – Credits: SAAF The aircraft, a one off Patchen TSC-2 Explorer 2000 reconnaissance aircraft, impacted the terrain while on approach to the Swartkop Air Force Base (FASK), Gauteng, South Africa. The vintage airplane was destroyed by an ensuing post …
Read More »IAF MiG-21 Bison Crashes During Takeoff Killing Group Captain A Gupta
An Indian MiG-21 aircraft takes off. — AFP/File An IAF MiG-21 Bison crashed upon takeoff from an airbase in central India under unknown circumstances. The pilot died in the crash. According to a tweet by the IAF, the aircraft crashed during take off while the jet was on a combat …
Read More »USAF F-22 Raptor Nose Gear Collapses During Landing At Eglin Air Force Base
A Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing, experienced the collapse of the nose gear during a landing attempt at Eglin Air Force Base (VPS/KVPS), Florida. The mishap occurred at around 3:30 PM local time, according to a press release from the 96th Test Wing, the main …
Read More »Kazakhstan Border Guards Antonov An-26 Crashed At Almaty Airport, Killing Four
An-26. © Wikipedia A Kazakhstan Border Guards Antonov An-26 crashed at Almaty Airport, killing four of the six occupants. “Today, at around 5:20 p.m. [11:20 GMT], an An-26 flight from Nur Sultan to Almaty lost contact during landing in Almaty Airport. The alarm was raised immediately, and the airport’s emergency …
Read More »Ukrainian Air Force Mig-29 Damaged After Drunk Officer Rams Car into Jet
MiG-29 engine damaged in the collision (via social media) A Ukrainian Air Force Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter jet damaged and partially destroyed during standing. A car crashed into back of the plane. Driver was under influence drugs or alcohol. On March 10, A Ukrainian Armed Forces officer rammed his Volkswagen Touran …
Read More »Peruvian Air Force Plane Veered Off The Runway While Landing At San Lorenzo Airport
Credits: Andina A Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter of the Peruvian Air Force, operated by Grupo 42, veered off the runway while landing at San Lorenzo Airport (SPQM) in heavy rain. There were no fatalities and the aircraft sustained minor damage. The plane was carrying twelve passengers. The light transport plane, …
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