Air accidents and crashes
Air accidents and crashes
Mid-Air Collision Over the Hudson River - 9 Die in Mid-Air Collision
August 8, 2009 at approximately 12 noon, local time, a small aircraft clipped a helicopter from behind in a mid-air collision over the Hudson River. 9 people are presumed dead including 5 Italian tourists and pilot on a sightseeing tour in the helicopter, and 3 on board the plane.
August 8, 2009 at approximately 12 noon, local time, a small aircraft clipped a helicopter from behind in a mid-air collision over the Hudson River. 9 people are presumed dead including 5 Italian tourists and pilot on a sightseeing tour in the helicopter, and 3 on board the plane.
Plane Crash in Indonesia - Merpati Airlines Flight 9760
A Merpati Airlines plane crashed just after 10am local time on August 2, 2009. There were no known survivors among the 13 passengers and 3 crew members on board. The weather was reported to have been clear conditions.
A Merpati Airlines plane crashed just after 10am local time on August 2, 2009. There were no known survivors among the 13 passengers and 3 crew members on board. The weather was reported to have been clear conditions.
Aria Air - Iran - Crash Kills at Least 17 People on Board
Aria Air flight 1525 crashed killing at least 17 people on board, and at least 20 injured. 153 people were on board. The plane crashed at approximately 6:10 pm on July 24, during landing in the Iranian city of Mashhad.
Aria Air flight 1525 crashed killing at least 17 people on board, and at least 20 injured. 153 people were on board. The plane crashed at approximately 6:10 pm on July 24, during landing in the Iranian city of Mashhad.
Caspian Airlines Crash - Kills all 168 on Board
In the late morning of Wednesday, July 15, Caspian Airlines flight 7908 crashed killing all 168 people including 153 passengers and 15 crew members on board.
In the late morning of Wednesday, July 15, Caspian Airlines flight 7908 crashed killing all 168 people including 153 passengers and 15 crew members on board.
Yemenia Crash - 153 on Board, Number of Survivors Unknown
Early into June 30, 2009 a Yemeni jet with 153 people on board (142 passengers and 11 crew) crashed into the Indian Ocean as it tried to land during very poor weather on the island country of Comoros. It's been reported that rescuers were successful in rescuing a 14 year old girl from the sea.
Early into June 30, 2009 a Yemeni jet with 153 people on board (142 passengers and 11 crew) crashed into the Indian Ocean as it tried to land during very poor weather on the island country of Comoros. It's been reported that rescuers were successful in rescuing a 14 year old girl from the sea.
Air France 447 Missing, Presumed Crash - Heading to Paris From Rio de Janeiro
An Air France flight en route to Paris from Brazil went missing after experiencing thunderstorms and turbulence somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean in the late evening of May 31.
An Air France flight en route to Paris from Brazil went missing after experiencing thunderstorms and turbulence somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean in the late evening of May 31.
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 Crashes - At least 9 Dead and 50 Injured
A Turkish Airlines flight crashed in a farmer's field near Amsterdam's Schiphol airport during its descent on Wednesday, February 25 at approximately 10:40am local time.
A Turkish Airlines flight crashed in a farmer's field near Amsterdam's Schiphol airport during its descent on Wednesday, February 25 at approximately 10:40am local time.
Airlines and Accidents - Commercial Airline Crashes with Fatalities - 2009
An ongoing list of airline crashes which had fatalities in 2009.
An ongoing list of airline crashes which had fatalities in 2009.
Airlines and Accidents - Airlines with the Lowest Accident Rates
Planecrashinfo has taken the statistics for 20 years - from 1989 through 2008 and looked at the major airlines in the world, and assessed their accident rates.
Planecrashinfo has taken the statistics for 20 years - from 1989 through 2008 and looked at the major airlines in the world, and assessed their accident rates.
Continental Airlines 3407 Crash Kills 50
Late on Thursday, February 12, 2009 a Continental Airlines Connection flight (operated by Colgan Air) crashed near the end of its route between Newark, New Jersey and Buffalo-Niagara. All on board, and one person on the ground died.
Late on Thursday, February 12, 2009 a Continental Airlines Connection flight (operated by Colgan Air) crashed near the end of its route between Newark, New Jersey and Buffalo-Niagara. All on board, and one person on the ground died.
US Airways Crash Over Water - Water Landing in US Airways Crash
US Airways aircraft crashed over water on Thursday, January 15, 2009 with over 150 passengers and crew aboard. The plane hit a flock of geese, causing irreparable damage to the plane. The aircraft was flying over New York's Hudson River, and somehow the pilot managed to land the plane - intact - in the water.
US Airways aircraft crashed over water on Thursday, January 15, 2009 with over 150 passengers and crew aboard. The plane hit a flock of geese, causing irreparable damage to the plane. The aircraft was flying over New York's Hudson River, and somehow the pilot managed to land the plane - intact - in the water.
Atlasjet Suffers Fatal Crash
Atlasjet, a low cost airline based in Turkey and popular with European holiday-makers, has suffered a fatal crash, killing all on board.
Atlasjet, a low cost airline based in Turkey and popular with European holiday-makers, has suffered a fatal crash, killing all on board.
Airplane Crash in Thailand Kills Dozens on Board
Low cost airline One-Two-Go had one of its planes crash as it tried to land in Phuket. Having flown on this Thai airline, it seemed like there were at least as many tourists on board its flights as Thai nationals.
Low cost airline One-Two-Go had one of its planes crash as it tried to land in Phuket. Having flown on this Thai airline, it seemed like there were at least as many tourists on board its flights as Thai nationals.
Kenya Airways Crash - No Known Survivors
Kenya Airways, KQ 507, went missing on Saturday, May 5, 2007 after sending out a distress signal. 114 were on board including 105 passengers from over 20 countries and 9 crew. The flight took off in poor weather.
Kenya Airways, KQ 507, went missing on Saturday, May 5, 2007 after sending out a distress signal. 114 were on board including 105 passengers from over 20 countries and 9 crew. The flight took off in poor weather.
Garuda Indonesia Flight Crashes
The airline involved is Garuda Indonesia.
The airline involved is Garuda Indonesia.
Mystery Over Indonesia
The same week as a deadly ferry sinking that left hundreds of people dead off the coast of Indonesia, a flight went missing over this archipelago nation.
The same week as a deadly ferry sinking that left hundreds of people dead off the coast of Indonesia, a flight went missing over this archipelago nation.
Nigerian Crash - Kills Nearly 100, Including a Nigerian Spiritual Leader
Travel on African airlines has long been maligned for questionable safety standards. The crash in Nigeria highlights this again.
Travel on African airlines has long been maligned for questionable safety standards. The crash in Nigeria highlights this again.
GOL Airlines Mid-Air Collision - More Than 150 Dead
September 29th - a mid-air collision between a small aircraft, and a larger, commercial airliner occurs somewhere over the Amazon.
September 29th - a mid-air collision between a small aircraft, and a larger, commercial airliner occurs somewhere over the Amazon.
Sibir Airlines Crashes on Landing at Irkutsk, Almost 150 Dead
The flight, Sibir Airlines Flight 778, flew from Moscow and crashed on landing at Irkutsk Airport when it slid off the runway and hit a building.
The flight, Sibir Airlines Flight 778, flew from Moscow and crashed on landing at Irkutsk Airport when it slid off the runway and hit a building.
Tragedy in the air
Two planes crashed into each other thousands of feet above the Swiss and German borders.
Two planes crashed into each other thousands of feet above the Swiss and German borders.
Database of Airline Accidents and Airline Safety
The Aviation Safety Network has extensive coverage of airline accidents, fatalities and safety records. Really thorough, if not entirely reassuring.
The Aviation Safety Network has extensive coverage of airline accidents, fatalities and safety records. Really thorough, if not entirely reassuring.
Recent Accidents
BAAA/ACRO maintains a current list of accidents. All types of airplanes are included, not just commercial airlines. They keep a log of fatalities for the year thus far.
BAAA/ACRO maintains a current list of accidents. All types of airplanes are included, not just commercial airlines. They keep a log of fatalities for the year thus far.
Air Disasters
This site is a compelling read. Be forewarned, there are some graphic images that may be rather disturbing.
This site is a compelling read. Be forewarned, there are some graphic images that may be rather disturbing.
Air Rage
Skyrage compiles articles related to air rage, and maintains archives from 1994 to the present day.
Skyrage compiles articles related to air rage, and maintains archives from 1994 to the present day.
Travel warnings
The U.S. State Department provides a complete list of travel warnings. A travel essential for planning a safe trip.
The U.S. State Department provides a complete list of travel warnings. A travel essential for planning a safe trip.