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Ivanovo, Russia: A Russian military transport aircraft of the An-22 type crashed on Tuesday, 9 December during a test flight, killing all personnel onboard, according to official sources. The aircraft went down near the village of Ivankovo, in the central Ivanovo Region, northeast of Moscow. The crash occurred during what the Russian Ministry of Defence described as a “post-repair test flight”. The An-22, a heavy-lift turboprop transport aircraft in service with the Russian Armed Forces was reportedly undergoing maintenance before the flight. According to preliminary statements from emergency services and the ministry, there were seven people onboard at the time of the crash. Rescue crews and a commission from the Russian Aerospace Forces have been dispatched to the site. Investigators have already launched a probe, reportedly focused on possible violations of flight-preparation or maintenance protocols. Within hours of the accident, the Russian Investigative Committee confirmed that all 7 members onboard were killed. Witnesses and some media reports claim the An-22 “began to disintegrate mid-air,” with wreckage falling into or near the nearby waterbody, identified as the Uvod Reservoir. Officials earlier emphasised that the crash occurred in an “uninhabited area,” reducing the risk of casualties on the ground. The An-22 is a heavy-lift military transport aircraft developed in the 1960s and used by the Soviet Union, later by Russia, for moving large equipment, oversized cargo or personnel. Over the decades, many An-22s have been retired and as of 2025, the particular aircraft that crashed was reportedly among the last of its kind still in active service. Given its role and significance, the loss of this aircraft is not just a tragic accident but a blow to Russia’s heavy-lift transport capacity. Russia’s older military fleet, especially transport aircraft, has come under increasing strain, a situation exacerbated by increased operational demands. The An-22 crash is the latest in a series of accidents involving Russian military transport aircraft. In 2024, another transport aircraft the Ilyushin Il-76 crashed in the same Ivanovo Region, killing all 15 on board. Some analysts attribute this rise in accidents to a combination of factors: aging aircraft, maintenance challenges under international sanctions, and increased tempo of military flights.

Aircraft Crashes

Russian An-22 Military Transport Plane Crashes In Test Flight, All 7 Onboard Killed

Aviation Today News Desk / December 10, 2025

Ivanovo, Russia: A Russian military transport aircraft of the An-22 type crashed on Tuesday, 9 December during a test flight, […]

Florida, United States: A twin-engine Beechcraft King Air aircraft en route to Jamaica on a humanitarian relief mission crashed into a residential neighborhood in Coral Springs, Florida, shortly after take-off from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on Monday morning. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft departed at around 10:14 a.m. local time and went down just minutes later, striking several trees and a fence before plunging into a retention pond behind homes near the 4700 block of Northwest 19th Street. Local authorities confirmed that two people onboard were killed in the crash. No injuries were reported on the ground. Residents described hearing a loud explosion followed by a plume of smoke and debris splashing into the pond. “I thought a bomb had gone off,” said Coral Springs resident Luis Hernandez, whose backyard fence was destroyed by falling wreckage. “When I ran out, I saw parts of the plane floating and fuel spreading across the water.” The Beechcraft King Air, a popular turboprop used for charter and relief missions, was reportedly carrying emergency supplies bound for Jamaica, which is recovering from widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The storm left hundreds displaced across the island after flooding and landslides over the weekend. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and FAA have launched a joint investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Early reports indicate that the aircraft experienced mechanical trouble shortly after departure. Divers from the Coral Springs Fire Department were deployed to recover debris and search for possible additional victims, but none were found. Authorities said no homes suffered major structural damage, though several properties sustained minor impact from debris and jet-fuel contamination. Environmental teams have been deployed to contain spillage from the wreckage site. FAA records show that the aircraft was registered to a private relief organization based in South Florida. Officials have yet to release the identities of the two victims pending notification of their families. As of Tuesday morning, investigators remained on scene, cordoning off the area while recovery crews removed fragmented fuselage sections from the pond. The NTSB is expected to release its preliminary findings within two weeks.

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2 Killed as Relief Plane Carrying Hurricane Aid Crashes In Florida Neighborhood

Aviation Today News Desk / November 11, 2025

Florida, United States: A twin-engine Beechcraft King Air aircraft en route to Jamaica on a humanitarian relief mission crashed into

Gujrat, India: A single-seater trainer aircraft skidded off the runway during landing at Amreli Airport in Gujarat on Sunday afternoon. The trainee pilot on board was unharmed, and the aircraft sustained minor damage. The incident occurred between 3:15 and 3:30 PM IST. Photographs from the scene show the aircraft lying on the grass beside the runway, its left wing elevated and tilted into the ground. Amreli District Collector Vikalp Bhardwaj confirmed that the aircraft belongs to a private aviation academy operating from the airport. The plane veered into an unpaved area adjacent to the runway, though the exact cause remains under investigation. The aircraft has been moved to a hangar with the permission of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to conduct a detailed probe. This incident marks the sixth reported aircraft accident in Gujarat this year, following a fatal crash in April 2025. The accident occurred in Amreli, Gujarat, when a solo training flight ended in a fatal crash. The incident took place around 12:30 PM near Giriya Road in the Shastri Nagar area. The training institute involved in the tragic aircraft crash in Amreli, Gujarat, was the Vision Flying Training Institute (VFTI). The aircraft, a Tecnam P2008 JC MkII registered as VT-VDF, was operating under VFTI's training program at the time of the accident. The aircraft struck a tree shortly after takeoff from Amreli Airport and crashed into an open plot, bursting into flames. The pilot, identified as 22-year-old Aniket Mahajan, was killed on the spot. Remarkably, no other injuries were reported. The DGCA’s ranking system, which will assess FTOs based on CPL completion time, fleet strength, safety records, and instructor-to-student ratios, directly addresses such issues. By publicly ranking flight schools, the initiative aims to incentivize Pilot Training institutions to strengthen safety protocols, enhance training infrastructure, and ensure timely and thorough pilot certification. Aircraft Incidents in Gujarat This Year: June 12, 2025 – Air India Flight A-I 171 crash, Ahmedabad April 22, 2025 – Trainee pilot Aniket Mahajan crash, Amreli April 2, 2025 – IAF Jaguar fighter crash, Suvarda, Jamnagar March 31, 2025 – Trainee pilot Cessna-152 crash, Ucharpi, Mehsana January 6, 2025 – Indian Coast Guard Dhruv ALH crash, Porbandar Gujrat, India: A single-seater trainer aircraft skidded off the runway during landing at Amreli Airport in Gujarat on Sunday afternoon. The trainee pilot on board was unharmed, and the aircraft sustained minor damage. The incident occurred between 3:15 and 3:30 PM IST. Photographs from the scene show the aircraft lying on the grass beside the runway, its left wing elevated and tilted into the ground. Amreli District Collector Vikalp Bhardwaj confirmed that the aircraft belongs to a private aviation academy operating from the airport. The plane veered into an unpaved area adjacent to the runway, though the exact cause remains under investigation. The aircraft has been moved to a hangar with the permission of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to conduct a detailed probe. This incident marks the sixth reported aircraft accident in Gujarat this year, following a fatal crash in April 2025. The accident occurred in Amreli, Gujarat, when a solo training flight ended in a fatal crash. The incident took place around 12:30 PM near Giriya Road in the Shastri Nagar area. The training institute involved in the tragic aircraft crash in Amreli, Gujarat, was the Vision Flying Training Institute (VFTI). The aircraft, a Tecnam P2008 JC MkII registered as VT-VDF, was operating under VFTI's training program at the time of the accident. The aircraft struck a tree shortly after takeoff from Amreli Airport and crashed into an open plot, bursting into flames. The pilot, identified as 22-year-old Aniket Mahajan, was killed on the spot. Remarkably, no other injuries were reported. The DGCA’s ranking system, which will assess FTOs based on CPL completion time, fleet strength, safety records, and instructor-to-student ratios, directly addresses such issues. By publicly ranking flight schools, the initiative aims to incentivize Pilot Training institutions to strengthen safety protocols, enhance training infrastructure, and ensure timely and thorough pilot certification. Aircraft Incidents in Gujarat This Year: June 12, 2025 – Air India Flight A-I 171 crash, Ahmedabad April 22, 2025 – Trainee pilot Aniket Mahajan crash, Amreli April 2, 2025 – IAF Jaguar fighter crash, Suvarda, Jamnagar March 31, 2025 – Trainee pilot Cessna-152 crash, Ucharpi, Mehsana January 6, 2025 – Indian Coast Guard Dhruv ALH crash, Porbandar

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Trainee Pilot Safe as Trainer Aircraft Skids Off Runway At Amreli Airport, DGCA Probes

Aviation Today News Desk / September 29, 2025

Gujrat, India: A single-seater trainer aircraft skidded off the runway during landing at Amreli Airport in Gujarat on Sunday afternoon.

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