At least 18 people died after an aircraft belonging to private airline company Saurya Airlines with 19 people on board crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning.

At least 18 killed in plane crash in Nepal after take off

Nepal Flight Crash: A Saurya Airlines plane crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu on Wednesday (Jul&nbsp;24).&nbsp;

Eighteen bodies were recovered from the plane that caught fire after skidding, while the pilot, who was the sole survivor, was rescued and taken for treatment, according to Nepal Police.

The Nepal Police took to their social media handle and posted, "Details regarding Saurya Airlines plane crash at Tribhuvan International Airport on 2081/04/09 at 11:00. Passengers: 19 people (18 Nepalese and 1 Yemeni national, going to Pokhara for maintenance, all employees of Saurya Airlines) Death- 18, Rescue- 1."

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<h2>Nepal flight crash:&nbsp;Saurya Airlines plane</h2>

Nineteen people, including aircrew, were aboard the Pokhara-bound plane which met with the accident at around 11 am, said Premnath Thakur, TIA spokesperson.

Tribhuvan International Airport said in a statement, "CRJ7 (Reg-9NAME) of Saurya&nbsp;Airlines took off from Kathmandu at 11:11 am local time during the flight to Pokhara, turned right and crashed at a place on the east side of the runway. It is reported that the fire was brought under control and the rescue work was started immediately. The dead bodies of 18 people were recovered and 1 injured person was rescued and taken to the hospital."

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It may be mentioned here, that Nepal has a terrible track record on aviation safety and the Himalayan republic has seen a wave of deadly light plane and helicopter crashes over the decades.

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The images of the aftermath shared by Nepal police showed the plane's fuselage split apart and burnt to ashes.

Over a dozen soldiers were standing on top of the wreckage with the surrounding earth coated in fire retardant.

Though tragically destined for Nepal's busiest route – Kathmandu to Pokhara, a key tourist destination – the Saurya Airlines plane involved in the crash was a Bombardier CRJ-200 jet, as per their website.

Watch: Nepal plane crash: Aircraft with 19 people on board crashes during takeoff

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<h2>Poor safety</h2>

Although Nepal's air industry has boomed in recent years, carrying goods and people to&nbsp;hard-to-reach areas, it has been inundated by poor safety due to insufficient training and maintenance&nbsp;issues compounded by the mountainous republic's treacherous geography.&nbsp;

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Notably, the European Union has banned all Nepali carriers from its airspace over safety concerns. The country has some of the world's riskiest runways to land on, surrounded by snow-capped peaks with approaches that pose a challenge even for accomplished pilots.

It was last year only, when Nepal reported a major commercial flight accident, when a Yeti Airlines plane crashed while landing at Pokhara, killing all 72 aboard.

That crash was Nepal's deadliest since 1992 when all 167 people aboard a Pakistan International Airlines plane died when it crashed while reaching Kathmandu airport.

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Nepal Flight Crash: A Saurya Airlines plane crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu on Wednesday (Jul 24). Eighteen bodies were recovered from the plane that caught fire after skidding, while the pilot, who was the sole survivor, was rescued and taken for treatment, according to Nepal Police.

Nepal Flight Crash: A Saurya Airlines plane crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu on Wednesday (Jul 24). Eighteen bodies were recovered from the plane that caught fire after skidding, while the pilot, who was the sole survivor, was rescued and taken for treatment, according to Nepal Police. The Nepal Police took to their social media handle and posted, "Details regarding Saurya Airlines plane crash at Tribhuvan International Airport on 2081/04/09 at 11:00. Passengers: 19 people (18 Nepalese and 1 Yemeni national, going to Pokhara for maintenance, all employees of Saurya Airlines) Death- 18, Rescue- 1." #Update १३:०० बजे २०८१/०४/०९ गते ११:०० बजे त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थलमा सौर्य एयरलाइन्सको विमान दुर्घटना सम्बन्धमा थप विवरण सवार: १९ जना (१८ जना नेपाली र १ जना यमन नागरिक, मर्मतको लागि पोखरा जान लागेको, सम्पूर्ण सौर्य एयरलाइन्सका कर्मचारीहरू) मृत्यु- १८, उद्दार- १ pic.twitter.com/N5MlSSUfpy — Nepal Police (@NepalPoliceHQ) July 24, 2024 × Nepal flight crash: Saurya Airlines plane Nineteen people, including aircrew, were aboard the Pokhara-bound plane which met with the accident at around 11 am, said Premnath Thakur, TIA spokesperson. Tribhuvan International Airport said in a statement, "CRJ7 (Reg-9NAME) of Saurya Airlines took off from Kathmandu at 11:11 am local time during the flight to Pokhara, turned right and crashed at a place on the east side of the runway. It is reported that the fire was brought under control and the rescue work was started immediately. The dead bodies of 18 people were recovered and 1 injured person was rescued and taken to the hospital." ALSO READ | Nepal Plane Crash: Moment when flight with 19 people on board crashed at Kathmandu airport captured It may be mentioned here, that Nepal has a terrible track record on aviation safety and the Himalayan republic has seen a wave of deadly light plane and helicopter crashes over the decades. Saurya Airlines aircraft crashes at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu#Nepal #Kathmandu #PlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/T8Jf2N5joo — WION (@WIONews) July 24, 2024 × The images of the aftermath shared by Nepal police showed the plane's fuselage split apart and burnt to ashes. Over a dozen soldiers were standing on top of the wreckage with the surrounding earth coated in fire retardant. Though tragically destined for Nepal's busiest route – Kathmandu to Pokhara, a key tourist destination – the Saurya Airlines plane involved in the crash was a Bombardier CRJ-200 jet, as per their website. Watch: Nepal plane crash: Aircraft with 19 people on board crashes during takeoff × Poor safety Although Nepal's air industry has boomed in recent years, carrying goods and people to hard-to-reach areas, it has been inundated by poor safety due to insufficient training and maintenance issues compounded by the mountainous republic's treacherous geography. Notably, the European Union has banned all Nepali carriers from its airspace over safety concerns. The country has some of the world's riskiest runways to land on, surrounded by snow-capped peaks with approaches that pose a challenge even for accomplished pilots. It was last year only, when Nepal reported a major commercial flight accident, when a Yeti Airlines plane crashed while landing at Pokhara, killing all 72 aboard. That crash was Nepal's deadliest since 1992 when all 167 people aboard a Pakistan International Airlines plane died when it crashed while reaching Kathmandu airport. (With inputs from agencies)

Nepal flight crash: 18 dead as plane with 19 on board crashes during takeoff, pilot survives

A Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu. Nineteen people, including aircrew, were aboard the Pokhara-bound plane. Out of 19, 18 are confirmed dead.

Nepal Plane crash: 18 killed, pilot survives after Saurya Airlines flight catches fire in Kathmandu

Nepal Plane Crash: 18 killed in Kathmandu's plane crash, pilot survives

At least 17 people died after an aircraft belonging to private airline company Saurya Airlines with 19 people on board crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning.

Nepal Plane Crash: 17 killed in Kathmandu's plane crash, 2 rescued

A Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu on Wednesday, as media reported. 19 people, including aircrew, were aboard the Pokhara-bound plane which met with the accident at around 11 am.

Nepal Plane Crash: Plane crash at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Int'l Airport

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A Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Russia's southern Stavropol region on Friday morning, the Interfax news agency cited Russia's defence ministry as saying.&nbsp;

Russian authorities later confirmed that a crew member was killed in the crash and added that it was searching for a fourth pilot. "To my deep regret, the third crew member has been killed. The search for the fourth pilot is continuing," Stavropol region governor Vladimir Vladimirov said.

Two other crew members have been hospitalised.

Also watch |&nbsp;Russia plane crash | Moscow: Ukraine shot down Russian plane

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The ministry said that the bomber's four pilots had ejected, and two of them have been rescued alive while the search for the fourth one continued.

It said the crash appeared to have been caused by a technical malfunction.

Between 2020 and 2024 so far, a total of 17 military or civilian airplanes have crashed in Russia. While most of them were attributed to the bad weather, authorities have struggled to come up with reliable explanations for a few.

<h2>Which all aircraft have crashed in Russia in recent years?</h2>

Following aircraft have crashed in Russia between 2020 and 2024. They are:&nbsp;

Volga-Dnepr Airlines Flight 4066 (2020), Kemerovo parachute Let L-410UVP-E crash (2021), Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Air Flight 251 (2021), Siberian Light Aviation Flight 42 (2021), Siberian Light Aviation Flight 51 (2021), Menzelinsk parachute Let L-410UVP-E crash (2021), Grodno Aviakompania Flight 1252 (2021), Russian Aerospace Forces Antonov An-26 crash (2022), Russian Air Force Ilyushin Il-76 crash (2022), Yeysk military aircraft crash (2022), Irkutsk military aircraft crash (2022), Belgorod accidental bombing (2023), Bryansk Oblast military aircraft crashes (2023), Wagner Group plane crash (2023), Ural Airlines Flight 1383 (2023), Korochansky Ilyushin Il-76 crash (2024), Ivanovo Ilyushin Il-76 crash (2024). 
 
Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos 
 
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A Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Russia's southern Stavropol region on Friday morning, the Interfax news agency cited Russia's defence ministry as saying. Russian authorities later confirmed that a crew member was killed in the crash and added that it was searching for a fourth pilot.

A Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Russia's southern Stavropol region on Friday morning, the Interfax news agency cited Russia's defence ministry as saying. Russian authorities later confirmed that a crew member was killed in the crash and added that it was searching for a fourth pilot. "To my deep regret, the third crew member has been killed. The search for the fourth pilot is continuing," Stavropol region governor Vladimir Vladimirov said. Two other crew members have been hospitalised. Also watch | Russia plane crash | Moscow: Ukraine shot down Russian plane × The ministry said that the bomber's four pilots had ejected, and two of them have been rescued alive while the search for the fourth one continued. It said the crash appeared to have been caused by a technical malfunction. Between 2020 and 2024 so far, a total of 17 military or civilian airplanes have crashed in Russia. While most of them were attributed to the bad weather, authorities have struggled to come up with reliable explanations for a few. Which all aircraft have crashed in Russia in recent years? Following aircraft have crashed in Russia between 2020 and 2024. They are: Volga-Dnepr Airlines Flight 4066 (2020), Kemerovo parachute Let L-410UVP-E crash (2021), Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Air Flight 251 (2021), Siberian Light Aviation Flight 42 (2021), Siberian Light Aviation Flight 51 (2021), Menzelinsk parachute Let L-410UVP-E crash (2021), Grodno Aviakompania Flight 1252 (2021), Russian Aerospace Forces Antonov An-26 crash (2022), Russian Air Force Ilyushin Il-76 crash (2022), Yeysk military aircraft crash (2022), Irkutsk military aircraft crash (2022), Belgorod accidental bombing (2023), Bryansk Oblast military aircraft crashes (2023), Wagner Group plane crash (2023), Ural Airlines Flight 1383 (2023), Korochansky Ilyushin Il-76 crash (2024), Ivanovo Ilyushin Il-76 crash (2024). Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

One killed after strategic bomber crashes in Russia’s Stavropol region

A single-engine plane crashed near an interstate highway in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday (March 4), claiming the lives of all five individuals on board, according to authorities.

The incident unfolded when the pilot initiated an emergency call to John C. Tune Airport at approximately 7:40 pm, citing engine troubles.

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Subsequently, the pilot received clearance for an emergency landing. However, shortly thereafter, the pilot communicated that the aircraft would not reach the designated airport.

In an audio recording made public by the streaming network LiveATC.net, the pilot initially reported, "My engine shut down." When asked if he intended to land at Johnson, someone from the control center inquired. The pilot reiterated the engine failure and expressed uncertainty about his location, stating, "I'm going to be... I don't know where."

Despite initially sighting the airport runway, the pilot later conveyed, "I'm too far away. Won't make it."

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Around 7:30 pm, Tennessee Highway Patrol reported "a single-engine aircraft that's fully engulfed," and a local resident shared a video on social media depicting the burning wreckage along the highway shoulder.

The plane ignited upon crashing into a grassy median near Interstate 40, just behind a Costco on the city's west side, approximately 3 miles south of the general aviation airport. Tragically, all five occupants on board perished, as confirmed by the police on social media.

Metro Fire Department Public Information Officer Kendra Loney assured that although there were scattered pieces of wreckage at the scene, emergency crews swiftly cleared and secured the area, ensuring the safety of passing drivers. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among motorists on the interstate, and there was no damage to vehicles or structures on the ground.

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Authorities are currently working to determine the flight's origin, and investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are underway to comprehend the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

(With inputs from agencies)

A single-engine plane crashed near an interstate highway in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday (March 4), claiming the lives of all five individuals on board, according to authorities.

A single-engine plane crashed near an interstate highway in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday (March 4), claiming the lives of all five individuals on board, according to authorities. The incident unfolded when the pilot initiated an emergency call to John C. Tune Airport at approximately 7:40 pm, citing engine troubles. Also read: Nepal plane crash: Deadliest plane crash in 30 years Subsequently, the pilot received clearance for an emergency landing. However, shortly thereafter, the pilot communicated that the aircraft would not reach the designated airport. In an audio recording made public by the streaming network LiveATC.net, the pilot initially reported, "My engine shut down." When asked if he intended to land at Johnson, someone from the control center inquired. The pilot reiterated the engine failure and expressed uncertainty about his location, stating, "I'm going to be... I don't know where." Despite initially sighting the airport runway, the pilot later conveyed, "I'm too far away. Won't make it." Also read: Hollywood actor Christian Oliver dies in tragic plane crash Around 7:30 pm, Tennessee Highway Patrol reported "a single-engine aircraft that's fully engulfed," and a local resident shared a video on social media depicting the burning wreckage along the highway shoulder. The plane ignited upon crashing into a grassy median near Interstate 40, just behind a Costco on the city's west side, approximately 3 miles south of the general aviation airport. Tragically, all five occupants on board perished, as confirmed by the police on social media. Metro Fire Department Public Information Officer Kendra Loney assured that although there were scattered pieces of wreckage at the scene, emergency crews swiftly cleared and secured the area, ensuring the safety of passing drivers. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among motorists on the interstate, and there was no damage to vehicles or structures on the ground. Also read: Investigators find flight recorders present inside Russian plane crash Authorities are currently working to determine the flight's origin, and investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are underway to comprehend the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Fatal crash: 5 Canadians killed as small plane goes down, say Nashville police

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is facing a lawsuit following a fatal plane crash that claimed the lives of two pilots in March 2023. The legal action was filed on February 13th in a court of California that alleges a maintenance error caused which caused the tragic incident. Now the complaint specifically states that a mechanic installed an extra fuel system without proper procedures leading to the crash. Furthermore it's alleged that Brin's team deliberately obstructed the investigation process by slowing down efforts to retrieve evidence. Watch to know more!

Google co-founder Sergey Brin accused in plane crash that killed two

Sergey Brin among accused in plane crash that killed two

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a plane crash, which last year claimed the lives of two crew members en route to a private island in the South Pacific.

<h2>Allegations against Google co-founder Sergey Brin</h2>

The lawsuit, brought by Olarte Maclean, wife of one of the pilots killed in the crash, claims that the plane partially owned by Brin was wrongfully equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank for a long flight from California to Hawaii. This, it says, led to a fuel intake problem and subsequently the fatal crash that killed pilot Lance Maclean and co-pilot Dean Rushfeldt.

It also alleges that Brin intentionally delayed the recovery process.

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"Brin is among the richest people in the world," states the complaint, adding, "If he wanted to recover the aircraft and the remains of those lost, it would be done."

The plane, a De Havilland DHC6-400 Twin Otter, took off from Santa Rosa, California, on May 20, 2023, bound for Fiji via Honolulu. Soon after takeoff, the pilots reported a fuel intake issue and attempted to turn back, but soon crashed into the sea.&nbsp;Efforts to recover the bodies have been unsuccessful.

<h2>A proper burial</h2>

Olarte Maclean reportedly wants to give her husband a "Christian burial with military honours". However, the extended delay in the recovery of the remains has made that impossible.

The lawsuit accuses Brin, his family office — Bayshore Global Management, and Google&nbsp;as the "owner/operators" of the aircraft, of making promises to recover the bodies but&nbsp;not fulfilling them.

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"Lance Maclean lies at the bottom of the ocean without a proper burial because the aircraft he was flying contains secrets defendants want hidden forever," claims the lawsuit.

The lawsuit seeks damages worth over $150,000 for severe emotional distress and requests the court to order the aircraft's recovery.

A spokesperson for Brin's family office expressed condolences for the loss of the crew but declined to comment on the legal proceedings.

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of the crew piloting the De Havilland DHC6-400 Twin Otter airplane, and our sympathies remain with the families," said the spokesperson.

(With inputs from agencies)

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a plane crash, which last year claimed the lives of two crew members en route to a private island in the South Pacific.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a plane crash, which last year claimed the lives of two crew members en route to a private island in the South Pacific. Allegations against Google co-founder Sergey Brin The lawsuit, brought by Olarte Maclean, wife of one of the pilots killed in the crash, claims that the plane partially owned by Brin was wrongfully equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank for a long flight from California to Hawaii. This, it says, led to a fuel intake problem and subsequently the fatal crash that killed pilot Lance Maclean and co-pilot Dean Rushfeldt. It also alleges that Brin intentionally delayed the recovery process. Also read | Political consultant Steve Kramer owns up to Biden robocall, says wanted to flag dangers of AI "Brin is among the richest people in the world," states the complaint, adding, "If he wanted to recover the aircraft and the remains of those lost, it would be done." The plane, a De Havilland DHC6-400 Twin Otter, took off from Santa Rosa, California, on May 20, 2023, bound for Fiji via Honolulu. Soon after takeoff, the pilots reported a fuel intake issue and attempted to turn back, but soon crashed into the sea. Efforts to recover the bodies have been unsuccessful. A proper burial Olarte Maclean reportedly wants to give her husband a "Christian burial with military honours". However, the extended delay in the recovery of the remains has made that impossible. The lawsuit accuses Brin, his family office — Bayshore Global Management, and Google as the "owner/operators" of the aircraft, of making promises to recover the bodies but not fulfilling them. Also read | Brazil's Bolsonaro denies coup allegations at massive rally in São Paulo, says 'What is a coup?' "Lance Maclean lies at the bottom of the ocean without a proper burial because the aircraft he was flying contains secrets defendants want hidden forever," claims the lawsuit. The lawsuit seeks damages worth over $150,000 for severe emotional distress and requests the court to order the aircraft's recovery. A spokesperson for Brin's family office expressed condolences for the loss of the crew but declined to comment on the legal proceedings. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of the crew piloting the De Havilland DHC6-400 Twin Otter airplane, and our sympathies remain with the families," said the spokesperson. (With inputs from agencies)

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"Human error" by two pilots was responsible for a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash that killed 101 people in May 2020, the investigation report on the incident revealed.&nbsp;

The flight was scheduled from Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore to Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.&nbsp;

But the plane crashed a few kilometres from the runway into Model Colony, which is a densely populated residential area in Karachi.&nbsp;

The crash happened during the second attempt following a failed landing.&nbsp;

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The Aircraft Investigation Board (AIB) has finally released its report on the reasons why the Airbus 320 failed to land.&nbsp;

The board determined that the two pilots' inability to exercise sufficient discretion when landing was the primary cause of the deadly crash.&nbsp;

A total of 101 individuals died, including 99 on board. Two passengers miraculously survived with injuries. In addition, eight people on the ground were hurt in the disaster, one of whom died from injuries.&nbsp;

The reports revealed that the pilots were warned by the air traffic controller at least four times that they shouldn't land as their altitude was not right.&nbsp;

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Also, when the pilots first tried to land the aircraft, its engines hit the ground, which led to the system supplying lubricant to the engines shutting down. The report said that "engine failure" eventually led to the crash.&nbsp;

The PIA and the Civil Aviation Authority of the country were also held responsible for failing to have clear rules in place about whether or not pilots should fast while on duty during Ramadan.&nbsp;

As per the report, the aircraft's power supply shut down after the engine failed, and the last four minutes of the flight were not logged on the data box.&nbsp;

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"Human error" by two pilots was responsible for a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash that killed 101 people in May 2020, the investigation report on the incident revealed.

"Human error" by two pilots was responsible for a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash that killed 101 people in May 2020, the investigation report on the incident revealed. The flight was scheduled from Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore to Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. But the plane crashed a few kilometres from the runway into Model Colony, which is a densely populated residential area in Karachi. The crash happened during the second attempt following a failed landing. Also read: Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan asks IMF to hold election audit before new loan: Reports The Aircraft Investigation Board (AIB) has finally released its report on the reasons why the Airbus 320 failed to land. The board determined that the two pilots' inability to exercise sufficient discretion when landing was the primary cause of the deadly crash. A total of 101 individuals died, including 99 on board. Two passengers miraculously survived with injuries. In addition, eight people on the ground were hurt in the disaster, one of whom died from injuries. The reports revealed that the pilots were warned by the air traffic controller at least four times that they shouldn't land as their altitude was not right. Also read: New Pak government likely by March 2; presidential poll before March 9: Report Watch: Pakistan: Opposition parties call off joint protests in Karachi; to observe "Black Day" on Feb 27 × Also, when the pilots first tried to land the aircraft, its engines hit the ground, which led to the system supplying lubricant to the engines shutting down. The report said that "engine failure" eventually led to the crash. The PIA and the Civil Aviation Authority of the country were also held responsible for failing to have clear rules in place about whether or not pilots should fast while on duty during Ramadan. As per the report, the aircraft's power supply shut down after the engine failed, and the last four minutes of the flight were not logged on the data box. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Human error’ responsible for 2020 plane crash that killed 101 people in Pakistan

Russian investigating agencies have revealed that a U.S. missile was used to down the plane that was carrying Ukrainian POWs. Earlier, Moscow had blamed Ukraine for shooting down the plane and subsequently killing its own soldiers. Ukraine did not outright deny the accusations.

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48 hours after a Russian military plane crashed near Ukrainian border, bodies of 77 Ukrainian soldiers have been sent to Kyiv.... The ill-fated Russian plane was on a prisoner swap mission. The incident cast a shadow on the future of such exchanges.

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Amid its rising death toll, the Russia and Ukraine conflict has claimed some unlikely victims. 65 Ukrainian soldiers have died in a plane crash and Moscow is accusing the Ukrainians of shooting it down.

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The investigators, who were carrying out a search operation at the site where a Russian military transport plane crashed, have found the flight recorders of the plane, as per media reports. 
 
The flight recorders were found a day after Moscow held Kyiv guilty of shooting down the aircraft which was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling for an international investigation. 
 
The Il-76 was shot down from the sky and turned into a fireball, after crashing in a rural area of Russia on Wednesday, in which 74 people were killed on board, said Russian authorities.

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Kyiv was accused by Russian officials of shooting down the plane using two missiles. Russia had&nbsp;claimed that 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were present in the plane and were being taken for a prisoner swap.

<h2 lang="en-US">Ukraine confirms due prisoner exchange</h2>

Ukrainian authorities accepted that a prisoner exchange was set to take place on Wednesday (Jan 24) and added that it was cancelled, but argued that they had no information regarding who was present on the plane. 
 
Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Thursday (Jan 25) reiterated&nbsp;that the plane was downed by Ukrainian officials, calling it “a totally monstrous act.” 
 
Soon after the incident, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for an international investigation. 
 
“It is necessary to establish all the facts, as much as possible, considering that the plane crash occurred on Russian territory — beyond our control,” Zelensky said, in his video address.

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“It’s obvious Russians are playing with the lives of Ukrainian POWs, with the feelings of their relatives and the emotions of our society,” he added. 
 
Meanwhile, Ukraine's military intelligence (GUR) claimed that they had not been asked to ensure safe airspace, as on earlier occasions. 
 
The GUR further emphasised that did not have any reliable information about who was present on board and added the incident may have been a result of "planned and deliberate actions by Russia". 
 
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov which is likely to take place on Thursday afternoon in New York. 
 
The discovery of flight recorders present inside the plane which crashed was reported by the state-owned RIA Novosti news agency, as it cited emergency services.&nbsp;

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The investigators, who were carrying out a search operation at the site where a Russian military transport plane crashed, have found the flight recorders of the plane, as per media reports.

The investigators, who were carrying out a search operation at the site where a Russian military transport plane crashed, have found the flight recorders of the plane, as per media reports. The flight recorders were found a day after Moscow held Kyiv guilty of shooting down the aircraft which was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling for an international investigation. The Il-76 was shot down from the sky and turned into a fireball, after crashing in a rural area of Russia on Wednesday, in which 74 people were killed on board, said Russian authorities. Also read: Zelensky accuses Russia of 'playing with lives' in deadly plane crash, calls for international inquiry Kyiv was accused by Russian officials of shooting down the plane using two missiles. Russia had claimed that 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were present in the plane and were being taken for a prisoner swap. Ukraine confirms due prisoner exchange Ukrainian authorities accepted that a prisoner exchange was set to take place on Wednesday (Jan 24) and added that it was cancelled, but argued that they had no information regarding who was present on the plane. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Thursday (Jan 25) reiterated that the plane was downed by Ukrainian officials, calling it “a totally monstrous act.” Soon after the incident, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for an international investigation. “It is necessary to establish all the facts, as much as possible, considering that the plane crash occurred on Russian territory — beyond our control,” Zelensky said, in his video address. Watch: Russian military plane crash: Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for an international probe “It’s obvious Russians are playing with the lives of Ukrainian POWs, with the feelings of their relatives and the emotions of our society,” he added. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military intelligence (GUR) claimed that they had not been asked to ensure safe airspace, as on earlier occasions. The GUR further emphasised that did not have any reliable information about who was present on board and added the incident may have been a result of "planned and deliberate actions by Russia". An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov which is likely to take place on Thursday afternoon in New York. The discovery of flight recorders present inside the plane which crashed was reported by the state-owned RIA Novosti news agency, as it cited emergency services. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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More than 24 hours since a Russian military jet crashed. Moscow says Ukraine had shot down the plane and killed dozens of its own soldiers ahead of a planned prisoner exchange.

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Russian military transport plane carrying 74 people including 65 prisoners of War has crashed near the Ukrainian Border in Russia's Belgorod region. Investigators and emergency workers are on the scene.

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A small plane carrying workers from the global mining group, Rio Tinto, crashed near Fort Smith, Canada’s remote Northwest Territories, on Tuesday (Jan 23), shortly after take off. The flight was said to be en route to the company’s Diavik diamond mine when it crashed killing some people.

<h2>What we know so far</h2>

The Australian mining giant released a statement following the news about the crash and said that the flight bound for its Diavik mine was “carrying a number of our people”. However, the details about how many people died or how many had been onboard were not immediately known.&nbsp;

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A report by news agency AFP citing an aviation source said one person survived. Meanwhile, Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said that the company was devastated by the crash and that they are working with the authorities to find out what happened.

“We are working closely with authorities and will help in any way we can with their efforts to find out exactly what has happened,” said Stausholm.&nbsp;

<h2>Canadian officials, emergency services respond</h2>

The Fort Smith Health Centre said it activated its mass casualty protocol at approximately 8:50 am (local time) in response to “an aviation incident near the community".

The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton, Ontario said contact with the plane was lost shortly after it took off from Fort Smith.&nbsp;

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Chief coroner of Northwest Territories Garth Eggenberger, as per Reuters, confirmed there were fatalities. However, he said that officials would not be providing any further information until next of kin are notified.

Meanwhile, search and rescue efforts for the aircraft were being coordinated by three Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons, said Maxime Cliche, a public affairs officer with the Canadian Armed Forces.&nbsp;

The aircraft was found near the Slave River, said Cliche. Northwestern Air, which operated the Jetstream twin turboprop airliner, as per AFP said that the charter flight crashed around 1.1 kilometres away from the end of the runway.&nbsp;

The accident has prompted officials to ground all flights from Fort Smith until Wednesday (Jan 24). Meanwhile, Canada’s Transportation Safety Board said they have deployed a team to investigate the accident, involving a BAE Jetstream aircraft.&nbsp;

<h2>Three dead, four seriously hurt in helicopter crash</h2>

The incident in Fort Smith also came a day after three people were killed and four others suffered serious injuries in the crash of a helicopter carrying a group of recreational skiers in the Canadian province of British Columbia, said the police, on Tuesday (Jan 23).

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The helicopter, one of three running a heli-skiing operation in the mountainous area, had seven people onboard, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in a statement. It added that the crash took place in a very remote location only accessible by helicopter.&nbsp;

The chopper went down on Monday (Jan 22) near Terrace, a town of about 12,000 residents, according to tour operator Northern Escape Heli-Skiing.&nbsp;

The tour operator said that they are working with the RCMP and other officials to support the investigation into the cause of the incident and called the accident “rare” but risky.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A small plane carrying workers from the global mining group, Rio Tinto, crashed near Fort Smith, Canada’s remote Northwest Territories, on Tuesday (Jan 23), shortly after take off.

A small plane carrying workers from the global mining group, Rio Tinto, crashed near Fort Smith, Canada’s remote Northwest Territories, on Tuesday (Jan 23), shortly after take off. The flight was said to be en route to the company’s Diavik diamond mine when it crashed killing some people. What we know so far The Australian mining giant released a statement following the news about the crash and said that the flight bound for its Diavik mine was “carrying a number of our people”. However, the details about how many people died or how many had been onboard were not immediately known. WATCH | Canada to slash intake of foreign students, announces two-year cap on visas A report by news agency AFP citing an aviation source said one person survived. Meanwhile, Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said that the company was devastated by the crash and that they are working with the authorities to find out what happened. “We are working closely with authorities and will help in any way we can with their efforts to find out exactly what has happened,” said Stausholm. Canadian officials, emergency services respond The Fort Smith Health Centre said it activated its mass casualty protocol at approximately 8:50 am (local time) in response to “an aviation incident near the community". The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton, Ontario said contact with the plane was lost shortly after it took off from Fort Smith. ALSO READ | Explained | Canada's new visa norms and their impact on Indian students Chief coroner of Northwest Territories Garth Eggenberger, as per Reuters, confirmed there were fatalities. However, he said that officials would not be providing any further information until next of kin are notified. Meanwhile, search and rescue efforts for the aircraft were being coordinated by three Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons, said Maxime Cliche, a public affairs officer with the Canadian Armed Forces. The aircraft was found near the Slave River, said Cliche. Northwestern Air, which operated the Jetstream twin turboprop airliner, as per AFP said that the charter flight crashed around 1.1 kilometres away from the end of the runway. The accident has prompted officials to ground all flights from Fort Smith until Wednesday (Jan 24). Meanwhile, Canada’s Transportation Safety Board said they have deployed a team to investigate the accident, involving a BAE Jetstream aircraft. Three dead, four seriously hurt in helicopter crash The incident in Fort Smith also came a day after three people were killed and four others suffered serious injuries in the crash of a helicopter carrying a group of recreational skiers in the Canadian province of British Columbia, said the police, on Tuesday (Jan 23). ALSO READ | Alaska Airlines inspection found loose bolts on 'many' Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes, CEO says The helicopter, one of three running a heli-skiing operation in the mountainous area, had seven people onboard, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in a statement. It added that the crash took place in a very remote location only accessible by helicopter. The chopper went down on Monday (Jan 22) near Terrace, a town of about 12,000 residents, according to tour operator Northern Escape Heli-Skiing. The tour operator said that they are working with the RCMP and other officials to support the investigation into the cause of the incident and called the accident “rare” but risky. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a bizarre 911 call made from a home in South Carolina by the military pilot, whose advanced fighter jet went missing temporarily over the weekend, can be heard making repeated requests for an ambulance, as per an audio recording released on Thursday (September 21) through the Associated Press. It was the same house where the pilot had landed safely using a parachute after ejecting. 
 
In the four-minute recording, the bizarre circumstances in which three unidentified people were involved - a North Charleston resident who was explaining calmly how a pilot just landed in his backyard, the pilot who is worried about his F-35 jet and a puzzled dispatcher who is not being able to make sense of the conversation at all – have been recorded. 
 
“We got a pilot in the house, and I guess he landed in my backyard, and we’re trying to see if we could get an ambulance to the house, please,” the resident stated.

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The pilot, who confirmed that he was 47 years old, reported that he was feeling “ok” after landing from an estimated height of 2,000ft. He said that only his back was hurt. The resident said the pilot appeared fine. 
 
“Ma’am, a military jet crashed. I’m the pilot. We need to get the rescue rolling. I’m not sure where the airplane is. It would have crash landed somewhere. I ejected,” said the pilot. Later in the telephone call, the pilot made another plea for medical help. 
 
“Ma’am, I’m a pilot in a military aircraft, and I ejected. So I just rode a parachute down to the ground. Can you please send an ambulance?” the pilot stated. The pilot was described by the Marines as an experienced aviator who had decades of experience in the cockpit.

<h2>F-35 prompted pilot to eject over Charleston</h2>

On Sunday, the F-35 crashed after the pilot was prompted to eject over Charleston due to a malfunction and land in the residential backyard which was not far from Charleston International Airport. 
 
The fighter jet which was reported to be at an altitude of only about 1,000ft (300 metres) by the Marine Corps continued flying for 60 miles (100 km) until it crashed in a rural area. In more than a day's time, the officials were able to locate the wreckage.

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The news agency also released a separate eight-minute dispatch call in which an unidentified official was heard explaining that they had “a pilot with his parachute” but no information was shared regarding his plane or the crash. He stated that “the pilot lost sight of it on his way down due to the weather”.

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In a bizarre 911 call made from a home in South Carolina by the military pilot, whose advanced fighter jet went missing temporarily over the weekend, can be heard making repeated requests for an ambulance, as per an audio recording released on Thursday (September 21) through the Associated Press.

In a bizarre 911 call made from a home in South Carolina by the military pilot, whose advanced fighter jet went missing temporarily over the weekend, can be heard making repeated requests for an ambulance, as per an audio recording released on Thursday (September 21) through the Associated Press. It was the same house where the pilot had landed safely using a parachute after ejecting. In the four-minute recording, the bizarre circumstances in which three unidentified people were involved - a North Charleston resident who was explaining calmly how a pilot just landed in his backyard, the pilot who is worried about his F-35 jet and a puzzled dispatcher who is not being able to make sense of the conversation at all – have been recorded. “We got a pilot in the house, and I guess he landed in my backyard, and we’re trying to see if we could get an ambulance to the house, please,” the resident stated. ALSO READ | US: F-35B fighter jet goes missing after pilot safely ejects The pilot, who confirmed that he was 47 years old, reported that he was feeling “ok” after landing from an estimated height of 2,000ft. He said that only his back was hurt. The resident said the pilot appeared fine. “Ma’am, a military jet crashed. I’m the pilot. We need to get the rescue rolling. I’m not sure where the airplane is. It would have crash landed somewhere. I ejected,” said the pilot. Later in the telephone call, the pilot made another plea for medical help. “Ma’am, I’m a pilot in a military aircraft, and I ejected. So I just rode a parachute down to the ground. Can you please send an ambulance?” the pilot stated. The pilot was described by the Marines as an experienced aviator who had decades of experience in the cockpit. F-35 prompted pilot to eject over Charleston On Sunday, the F-35 crashed after the pilot was prompted to eject over Charleston due to a malfunction and land in the residential backyard which was not far from Charleston International Airport. The fighter jet which was reported to be at an altitude of only about 1,000ft (300 metres) by the Marine Corps continued flying for 60 miles (100 km) until it crashed in a rural area. In more than a day's time, the officials were able to locate the wreckage. WATCH | US military's F-35 fighter jet flies without pilot after mid-air 'mishap' The news agency also released a separate eight-minute dispatch call in which an unidentified official was heard explaining that they had “a pilot with his parachute” but no information was shared regarding his plane or the crash. He stated that “the pilot lost sight of it on his way down due to the weather”. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘We got a pilot in the house’: Bizarre 911 call reveals details of events before F-35 crash

Fourteen people were killed in a plane crash in Brazil's Amazonas state on Saturday (September 17). According to a report by the news agency AFP, officials said that the plane was trying to land amid stormy weather in Barcelos. The deceased included 12 passengers and two crew. Addressing a press conference, Amazonas state security secretary Vinicius Almeida said that the plane's pilot was approaching the town in heavy rain, with low visibility, and appeared to start his landing mid-runway inadvertently.

The plane was on its way from the state capital, Manaus, to Barcelos, about a 90-minute flight. It ran out of the landing strip and crashed, Almeida added.&nbsp;

Sharing a post on X, Governor Wilson Lima said, "Our teams have been on the ground responding since the moment of the crash to provide the necessary support." 
 
"My solidarity and prayers to the victims' family and friends," Lima added.&nbsp;

As per the report, the plane was an EMB-110, a twin-engine turboprop manufactured by Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer.

<h2>Air force to probe crash</h2>

Authorities said on Sunday that the Brazilian Air Force and the police would investigate the crash. Initial probe showed that all passengers aboard the aircraft were Brazilian men travelling to the region for sport fishing.&nbsp;

Officials said the victims' bodies would be taken to the state capital Manaus on Sunday to be identified.

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Fourteen people were killed in a plane crash in Brazil's Amazonas state on Saturday (September 17). According to a report by the news agency AFP, officials said that the plane was trying to land amid stormy weather in Barcelos.

Fourteen people were killed in a plane crash in Brazil's Amazonas state on Saturday (September 17). According to a report by the news agency AFP, officials said that the plane was trying to land amid stormy weather in Barcelos. The deceased included 12 passengers and two crew. Addressing a press conference, Amazonas state security secretary Vinicius Almeida said that the plane's pilot was approaching the town in heavy rain, with low visibility, and appeared to start his landing mid-runway inadvertently. The plane was on its way from the state capital, Manaus, to Barcelos, about a 90-minute flight. It ran out of the landing strip and crashed, Almeida added. Sharing a post on X, Governor Wilson Lima said, "Our teams have been on the ground responding since the moment of the crash to provide the necessary support." "My solidarity and prayers to the victims' family and friends," Lima added. As per the report, the plane was an EMB-110, a twin-engine turboprop manufactured by Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer. Air force to probe crash Authorities said on Sunday that the Brazilian Air Force and the police would investigate the crash. Initial probe showed that all passengers aboard the aircraft were Brazilian men travelling to the region for sport fishing. Officials said the victims' bodies would be taken to the state capital Manaus on Sunday to be identified. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato said on Tuesday (September 5) that French President Emmanuel Macron must explain if his country was to blame for the Italian air disaster that killed 81 people more than 40 years ago.

In the past, Italian judges have said that it was likely that a missile downed the DC-9 civilian aircraft near the island of Ustica on June 27, 1980. They were however unable to identify who was responsible for the incident which remains a mystery.

Amato was speaking with La Repubblica newspaper. He said he believed the aircraft, which belonged to now-defunct domestic airline Itavia, was possibly shot down accidentally by a French jet during a botched attempt by US, France and NATO to kill former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi while he was flying over Italy.

"I ask Macron to look into the matter. If he shows that the allegation is unfounded, so much the better. If it is true, he should apologise," Amato, 85, told a news conference on Tuesday.

A French diplomatic source told Reuters that France had always cooperated with Italy on Ustica, particularly in the context of judicial investigations, and was "of course ready" to work again with Rome if asked.

Amato twice served as Italian PM. He said he raised the issue again because at his age: "You start to ask yourself if there is something useful still to be done, some unfinished business that can be resolved."

Amato said that it would be easy for Macron to respond as he belongs to a different generation of French politicians. Macron was two years old when the tragedy took place.

Amato said he had not spoken to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in recent days. Meloni said over&nbsp;the weekend that Amato should show any new evidence he had to support his theory.

The former premier, a socialist politician who has also held various ministerial posts and led Italy's Constitutional Court, has conceded he has no new evidence or hard proof.

Francesco Cossiga, former Italian president, was prime minister when the plane was shot down and crashed into the sea killing all on board. He made similar accusations in 2008.

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Former Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato said on Tuesday (September 5) that French President Emmanuel Macron must explain if his country was to blame for the Italian air disaster that killed 81 people more than 40 years ago.

Former Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato said on Tuesday (September 5) that French President Emmanuel Macron must explain if his country was to blame for the Italian air disaster that killed 81 people more than 40 years ago. In the past, Italian judges have said that it was likely that a missile downed the DC-9 civilian aircraft near the island of Ustica on June 27, 1980. They were however unable to identify who was responsible for the incident which remains a mystery. Amato was speaking with La Repubblica newspaper. He said he believed the aircraft, which belonged to now-defunct domestic airline Itavia, was possibly shot down accidentally by a French jet during a botched attempt by US, France and NATO to kill former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi while he was flying over Italy. "I ask Macron to look into the matter. If he shows that the allegation is unfounded, so much the better. If it is true, he should apologise," Amato, 85, told a news conference on Tuesday. A French diplomatic source told Reuters that France had always cooperated with Italy on Ustica, particularly in the context of judicial investigations, and was "of course ready" to work again with Rome if asked. Amato twice served as Italian PM. He said he raised the issue again because at his age: "You start to ask yourself if there is something useful still to be done, some unfinished business that can be resolved." Amato said that it would be easy for Macron to respond as he belongs to a different generation of French politicians. Macron was two years old when the tragedy took place. Amato said he had not spoken to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in recent days. Meloni said over the weekend that Amato should show any new evidence he had to support his theory. The former premier, a socialist politician who has also held various ministerial posts and led Italy's Constitutional Court, has conceded he has no new evidence or hard proof. Francesco Cossiga, former Italian president, was prime minister when the plane was shot down and crashed into the sea killing all on board. He made similar accusations in 2008. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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A gender reveal party in Mexico turned tragic after a pilot died during a stunt that was part of the celebration. The plane crashed in front of the guests at the gender reveal event, causing the pilot's demise.

A gender reveal party in Mexico turned tragic after a pilot died during a stunt that was part of the celebration. The plane crashed in front of the guests at the gender reveal event, causing the pilot's demise. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), the plane, Piper PA-25 Pawnee, flew above the couple, standing in front of a giant sign that read, "Oh Baby". It then lost control and eventually crashed into open space. As the plane crashed, pink smoke emerged, filling the area where the guests were celebrating. The incident occurred in the Sinaloa region of Mexico, the New York Post reported. The pilot who died during the plane crash was 32-year-old Luis Angel N. It can be seen in the video that the plane's left wing was pulling apart from the rest of the aircraft. ALSO READ | Study suggests brain stimulation enhances mathematical skills According to reports, authorities found the pilot lying on the ground after one of the guests spotted him. They rushed him to the hospital where he died. Some X users slammed the couple hosting the party, while others could not believe the guests were ignorant of what happened. "These gender reveal parties are getting out of hand when people die annually because of them," one user wrote. "For a moment, I thought all the screaming was because they saw the plane," another user wrote. TRAGIC END FOR HAPPY MOMENT 😢 Gender reveal party in Sinaloa, Mexico turns deadly as plane nosedives and crashes, killing the pilot.#Mexico #Sinaloa #tragicend #Genderparty #planecrash #Viralvideo #Pilot #breaking #breakingnews pic.twitter.com/GNl3NALhsv — mishikasingh (@mishika_singh) September 3, 2023 × However, it is not the first time a plane has crashed at a gender reveal party. In 2020, a fire broke out during a gender reveal event in California, burning around 10,000 acres of land. WATCH | ISRO's Vikram lander makes soft landing on Moon again, 'exceeds mission objectives In recent years, gender reveal parties have caused horrific events like plane crashes, explosions and wildfires. In 2021, a family gathered on a boat on Nichupté Lagoon to watch a plane with a trailing sign saying, "It's a girl!" However, the excitement quickly turned to horror as the plane nose-dived into the ocean, killing the pilot and co-pilot. The cause of the disaster is still not known. People are opting for over-the-top and dangerous ways for gender reveal parties. In 2022, a couple in Brazil painted a waterfall blue to make a gender reveal. The Environmental Department is currently investigating whether the gender reveal may have caused any environmental damage. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Mexico: Gender reveal party turns tragic as pilot dies in plane crash

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