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Maine, United States: A Diamond DA20-A1 Katana single-engine aircraft crashed into the water near Fort William Henry in Bristol, Maine, on Thursday, August 20, killing the pilot and injuring the passenger. Two men were aboard the aircraft when it went down near the mouth of the Pemaquid River, where it empties into Pemaquid Harbor. The crash was reported at around 1 p.m. local time, while the Federal Aviation Administration placed the crash time at approximately 1:40 p.m. The aircraft came down near Fort William Henry in the New Harbor area of Bristol, in Lincoln County, and was found upside down in approximately four feet of water close to shore. The aircraft was identified by the FAA as a Diamond DA20, a two-seat, single-engine aircraft. Aircraft-registration and aviation records identify the accident aircraft as N83RF, a 1996 Diamond DA20-A1 Katana, serial number 10139. The aircraft is a fixed-wing, single-engine airplane with two seats and a Rotax reciprocating engine. Current registration data identifies it as privately registered rather than operated by an airline. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, the aircraft had departed Brunswick Executive Airport and was headed for Knox County Regional Airport in Owls Head, roughly east of the crash site. Investigators initially believed the aircraft may have experienced a mechanical problem, but officials stressed that the actual cause had not been established. The sheriff's office said, “Initial information indicated the aircraft had left Brunswick Airport with a destination of the Knox County Airport and possibly experienced some type of mechanical failure.” The aircraft's final moments were followed by a rapid response from people on the shoreline. Nearby residents and a building crew who witnessed the crash rushed into the water to help. The pilot was pulled from the aircraft but died at the scene, while the passenger managed to escape from the wreckage on his own. The passenger was taken to MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, at the Miles campus, with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials said he was expected to survive. The identities of both occupants had not been released in the latest reports. The emergency response involved the Bristol Fire and Rescue Department, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service. The Maine Marine Patrol also assisted at the crash site. Responders placed containment equipment around the aircraft, which was lying inverted in the shallow harbor water. A local marine barge was subsequently used to remove the Diamond DA20 from the water. The aircraft was taken to a secure location where it could be examined as part of the federal investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. FAA public affairs specialist Rick Breitenfeldt said the “FAA, as well as the National Transportation Safety Board, will investigate the cause of the crash.” No official cause had been determined as of the latest available reports. The initial reference to a possible mechanical failure remains only an investigative lead and should not be presented as the confirmed cause. The NTSB is expected to examine the aircraft, its maintenance history, flight data and other operational factors before determining what led to the crash.

Diamond DA20 Crashes Into Water Near Bristol; Pilot Killed, Passenger Injured

Aviation Today News Desk / August 21, 2026

Maine, United States: A Diamond DA20-A1 Katana single-engine aircraft crashed into the water near Fort William Henry in Bristol, Maine, […]

Alaska, United States: A twin-engine Cessna 441 charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed near the remote Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska on Thursday, August 20, while approaching Cape Newenham. The aircraft, operated by Security Aviation, had departed Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was headed to Cape Newenham when it went down west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport at about 12:15 p.m. local time. NTSB Alaska region chief Clint Johnson confirmed that two pilots and six passengers were aboard, but officials had not released their condition or confirmed any fatalities or survivors at the time of reporting. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center launched a search-and-rescue mission after receiving a report of an “aircraft incident” near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site. Johnson, the NTSB’s Alaska region chief, provided the passenger and crew count to The Associated Press and said he did not immediately have details on the status of those aboard. AP reported that Johnson said the aircraft was believed to have crashed early Thursday afternoon while on approach to Cape Newenham. “The information received so far is preliminary,” Johnson said. According to the FAA, the aircraft crashed west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport at 12:15 p.m. local time. The Cessna 441 is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft. Security Aviation, an Anchorage-based charter operator, lists the Cessna 441 Conquest II among its fleet and says the aircraft is suited for operations across Alaska, including airports with gravel runways and challenging weather and airport environments. The aircraft was believed to have gone down during its approach to Cape Newenham rather than after landing. However, authorities have not disclosed what caused the aircraft to crash, whether the crew issued an emergency call, whether there was a mechanical problem, or what the weather conditions were at the time of the accident. None of those factors has been identified by investigators as a cause. The crash occurred near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site, a remote facility in western Alaska. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center said it began a search-and-rescue operation after receiving a report of an “aircraft incident” in the area. Authorities had not publicly confirmed whether rescuers had reached all eight occupants, whether anyone had survived, or whether there were fatalities. NTSB officials also had not released the identities of the pilots or passengers. The lack of information was attributed in part to the remote location of the crash site and the early stage of the response. The NTSB is leading the investigation, with the FAA assisting. Investigators are expected to establish the aircraft’s flight path, examine the wreckage and determine what led to the crash. No cause has been announced, and the NTSB has stressed that the information available so far remains preliminary.

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Cessna 441 Charter Plane Crashes In Alaska, Killing All Eight People On Board

Aviation Today News Desk / August 21, 2026

Alaska, United States: A twin-engine Cessna 441 charter aircraft operated by Security Aviation crashed near the remote Cape Newenham Long

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Malaysia Airlines MH89 Aborts Takeoff At Narita Over Engine Issue, No Injuries Reported

Aviation Today News Desk / August 20, 2026

Narita, Japan: A Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330 operating Flight MH89 from Tokyo Narita Airport to Kuala Lumpur aborted takeoff on

Carlisle, United States: A Cessna 150 collided with a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter at Carlisle Regional Airport in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday evening, August 19, killing the Cessna pilot and injuring two state police troopers aboard the helicopter. The collision occurred near a runway at the airport, about 110 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The FAA identified the aircraft involved as a Cessna 150 and a Bell 407. The Cessna pilot, believed to have been the aircraft's only occupant, died in the crash. Authorities had not released the pilot's identity pending notification of next of kin. The Bell 407 was operated by the Pennsylvania State Police and was carrying two members of the department's aviation unit, Cpl. Bryce Corman and Tpr. Jason Mills. The helicopter was conducting a routine training exercise at Carlisle after operating from its Harrisburg base. According to Acting Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Lt. Col. George Bivens, the helicopter was positioned several feet above a grassy area next to a runway when the Cessna approached from behind. The aircraft came down along the runway before veering sharply to the right at the last moment and striking the helicopter from the rear. “As that Cessna came down along that runway for an unknown reason, it veered hard to the right. At the last moment, it struck the helicopter from the rear,” Bivens said. The Cessna struck the helicopter's rear section, involving the tail rotor and then the main rotor, sending both aircraft into a violent crash. The Cessna broke into multiple pieces, while the Bell 407 lost its rotor blades and tail boom before rolling over and coming to rest on its side, partially on its roof. The two troopers were initially trapped inside the helicopter. Corman was able to push out a window and help Mills escape through the opening. Mills was believed to have suffered more serious injuries and significant bleeding, according to Bivens. Both troopers were taken to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Ashley Ludwig, the hospital's trauma medical director, said they arrived as Level 1 trauma patients but had only minor injuries and were in stable condition. One was expected to be discharged Wednesday night, while the other was admitted for further observation. Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris said the helicopter crew was conducting routine training when the collision occurred. He said the helicopter pilots would not have been able to see the Cessna approaching from behind. “The pilots would not have been able to even see that airplane approaching them,” Paris said. Governor Josh Shapiro visited the medical center and praised the emergency response and medical teams involved in treating the injured troopers. “Tonight could have been much worse,” Shapiro said, adding that the response was “an example of Pennsylvania at its finest.” Emergency personnel responded to the airport following the crash, and the coroner was called to the scene. Local residents Patrick Brown and Lloyd Slusser also reportedly crossed a fence and ran toward the wreckage to assist after witnessing the crash. The Cessna was reportedly from the local area, but authorities have not disclosed its departure point, destination or the purpose of its flight. The aircraft's pilot was believed to be its sole occupant. The exact cause of the collision remains undetermined. Officials said the Cessna's sudden right turn was made for an unknown reason, and investigators will examine why the aircraft veered from its approach path, the helicopter's position, airport operations and communications. Carlisle Regional Airport does not have an air traffic control tower. Pilots operating there use a common traffic radio frequency, and investigators are expected to examine those communications as part of the inquiry. State police also secured photographs and video that could assist investigators in reconstructing the collision. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are leading the investigation, with Pennsylvania State Police assisting. The NTSB said the wreckage would be documented and moved to a secure facility for further examination. Although the FAA and NTSB described the incident as a midair collision, Pennsylvania State Police later said the helicopter was on the ground at the time of the impact. Officials have not yet established whether the Cessna was airborne at the exact moment of contact. The distinction, along with the reason for the Cessna's sudden deviation, remains part of the investigation. No final cause has been determined, and authorities have not attributed the crash to pilot error, mechanical failure, communications issues or any other specific factor.

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Pilot Killed After Cessna 150 Collides With Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter

Aviation Today News Desk / August 20, 2026

Carlisle, United States: A Cessna 150 collided with a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter at Carlisle Regional Airport in

Munich, Germany: A Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 operating flight LH459 from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport touched down prematurely near the eastern threshold of Munich’s southern runway on Monday evening, August 17, 2026, damaging runway-threshold lighting. The aircraft, registered D-AIML, was carrying 351 passengers after completing the approximately 11-hour transatlantic flight from San Francisco, United States, to Munich, Germany. All passengers and crew were able to leave the aircraft normally, with no injuries reported. Flight records identify D-AIML as an Airbus A380-841 operated by Lufthansa, while Lufthansa’s published schedule confirms LH459 operates between San Francisco and Munich. According to Lufthansa, the aircraft touched down on the concrete surface before the white-marked runway threshold. During the premature touchdown, the aircraft struck lighting installed around the runway threshold, causing damage to the runway’s visual guidance system. Lufthansa spokesperson Jörg Waber said in a statement, “We can confirm that an AirVIbus A380-800 damaged runway lighting in the area of the runway threshold.” He added that the aircraft had arrived from San Francisco with 351 passengers, subsequently taxied to its assigned position and that all passengers left the aircraft normally. The incident occurred on Munich Airport’s southern runway, identified as Runway 26L when used for approaches from the east. The Deutsche Flugsicherung describes Runway 26L as Munich’s southern runway and says aircraft approaching it from the east use its instrument landing system. Munich Airport characterized the infrastructure damage as minor. According to the airport, a “minor damage” to lighting was identified around the eastern threshold of the southern runway. The damaged lighting was repaired promptly, allowing the runway to return to service less than an hour after the A380 landed. The exact circumstances that caused the A380 to touch down before the designated threshold remain unclear. No official finding has attributed the event to pilot error, weather, aircraft malfunction, runway conditions or any problem with the airport’s approach system. The aircraft touched down short of the marked threshold and that its landing gear struck approach lights. The cause remains under investigation. Germany’s Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation, or BFU, has opened an investigation into the occurrence. The A380 involved was approximately 13 years old and carried the registration D-AIML. Flight-history records identify the aircraft as an Airbus A380-841 operated by Lufthansa. The airline’s A380 configuration can accommodate up to 509 passengers, although 351 passengers were onboard LH459 during this particular flight. Separately, on August 15, 2026, a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 bound for Hanoi experienced an unusually long takeoff run at Munich Airport. The aircraft continued accelerating almost to the end of Runway 26L and reportedly travelled about 120 metres beyond the paved surface before becoming airborne. During the extremely late rotation, its rear underside struck the ground, causing a tailstrike and damage to the aft fuselage. After takeoff, warnings for tail contact and low tyre pressure prompted the crew to remain near Munich at around 9,000 feet for about two hours before returning. The aircraft sustained further landing-gear and tyre damage, with several tyres damaged or deflated, and was unable to taxi after landing. It was carrying 271 passengers and 16 crew, all of whom were reported safe. German authorities are leading the investigation, with Vietnamese investigators assisting, while the cause of the unusually prolonged takeoff remains under investigation.

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Lufthansa A380 Lands Short At Munich Airport, Damages Runway Lights During Its Landing

Aviation Today News Desk / August 19, 2026

Munich, Germany: A Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 operating flight LH459 from San Francisco International Airport to Munich Airport touched down prematurely

Krasnoyarsk, Russia: Hainan Airlines Flight HU753, operating from Beijing Capital International Airport in China to Manchester Airport in the United Kingdom, diverted to Krasnoyarsk International Airport in Russia on August 15 after the Airbus A330-300 developed a mechanical fault while flying over Siberia. The aircraft landed safely, with no injuries, deaths or damage reported. The flight was operated by an Airbus A330-343, registration B-304L, with 230 people on board. Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft departed Beijing for Manchester and was cruising at approximately FL340, or 34,000 feet, when the problem occurred. The aircraft was around 190 nautical miles southeast of Krasnoyarsk when it descended to approximately FL200 and diverted toward Krasnoyarsk International Airport. According to reports, the problem emerged approximately four hours into the flight. The aircraft's sensors detected the fault and the crew issued an emergency signal before diverting to Krasnoyarsk.. Russian emergency authorities had prepared for the aircraft's arrival, deploying 51 personnel and 15 vehicles. The response included 39 personnel and 11 vehicles from Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations, according to reports. Emergency teams were positioned as a precaution, but the aircraft completed the landing without an accident. Russia's Emergencies Ministry confirmed that there were no injuries or deaths and that neither the aircraft nor airport infrastructure was damaged. English- and Chinese-speaking airport personnel were also reported to have assisted passengers and crew following the landing. Hainan Airlines confirmed the diversion and apologised to passengers. In its statement, the airline said: “On 15 August 2026, our flight HU753 (Beijing–Manchester) diverted to Krasnoyarsk International Airport in Russia due to a mechanical fault. The flight landed safely at 07:28 Beijing time.” The airline added: “The company plans to replace the aircraft to operate the onward flight. We will properly arrange passenger service support to ensure safe arrival at the destination. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to passengers.” Hainan Airlines also reiterated: “Hainan Airlines always adheres to the principles of safety first and passengers first, providing safe, comfortable and efficient services.” The exact nature of the mechanical fault has not been officially disclosed. Hainan Airlines described the problem as a “mechanical fault,” while Russian authorities referred to it as a technical malfunction. Therefore, claims that the incident involved a particular system failure should be treated cautiously. The diversion left passengers in Krasnoyarsk while Hainan Airlines arranged an onward journey. The airline said a replacement aircraft would be sent to Krasnoyarsk to continue the service to Manchester, while passenger support arrangements were being made.

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Hainan Airlines Flight HU753 Diverts To Russia After Mechanical Fault Over Siberia

Aviation Today News Desk / August 18, 2026

Krasnoyarsk, Russia: Hainan Airlines Flight HU753, operating from Beijing Capital International Airport in China to Manchester Airport in the United

Sifnos, Greece: A private Bell 206 helicopter operated by Bellavia Aviation Services crashed near the heliport on the Greek island of Sifnos on August 17, killing all three people on board. The helicopter was carrying Greek pilot Giorgos Raikos and British newlyweds Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert. Local reports identified the couple as tourists travelling to Sifnos for their honeymoon. The flight had departed from Markopoulo, near Athens, and was scheduled to arrive at Sifnos at about 6:15 p.m. local time. The crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. in the Tholos area, close to the island’s heliport and residential properties. Greece’s Fire Service said its operations centre was alerted at 6:17 p.m. Two firefighters and one vehicle were dispatched to tackle the fire, while a rescue team from nearby Syros was sent by a Fire Service RAFNAR high-speed vessel to reinforce the response. The helicopter crashed during its approach to Sifnos and burst into flames on impact. Firefighters recovered the bodies of all three occupants while extinguishing the blaze. Local reports said two victims were found in the wreckage, while the third was located a short distance away. The deputy mayor of Sifnos, Manolis Foundoulakis, said he arrived at the scene minutes after the crash and described the aircraft as almost completely destroyed. “What I saw was an amorphous mass, because almost nothing was left of the helicopter,” he told Greek media. The crash occurred close to homes, but reports said no neighbouring properties were damaged. A local resident told Greek media that the wreckage fell only about 50 metres from inhabited houses and the landing area, beside the Monastery of Panagia Vrysi. Witness accounts have raised the possibility of a technical problem, although no cause has been established. Residents reportedly heard an unusual or loud noise from the helicopter shortly before it crashed, while some reports said smoke was visible before the aircraft went down. Foundoulakis said residents described “a strange noise” and suspected a possible mechanical problem. Video footage circulating after the accident appears to show the helicopter beginning to rotate rapidly shortly before impact. The footage has focused investigators and aviation specialists on the possibility of a loss of tail-rotor effectiveness or failure. However, this remains only a line of inquiry and has not been established as the cause of the crash. Investigators are expected to examine the helicopter’s mechanical components, the video footage, witness statements and available flight data. The aircraft was identified by multiple reports as a Bell 206 operated by Bellavia Aviation Services, a Greek helicopter charter operator that advertises private helicopter transfers to Sifnos and other Greek destinations. Greek authorities have begun investigating the circumstances of the crash. The Fire Service initially secured the scene and conducted the preliminary investigation, while the National Air and Railway Accident Investigation and Safety Board (EODASAAM) is expected to investigate the aviation accident and determine its cause. Greece’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport expressed condolences to the families and said the investigation into the circumstances and causes had been transferred to the competent investigation body. The investigation will focus on the final moments of the flight, the aircraft’s technical condition, possible mechanical failure, the flight path and available records, weather conditions, witness accounts and the video showing the aircraft’s final movements. Authorities have not yet released a definitive cause, and mechanical failure, human factors and other possibilities remain under examination.

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Three Onboard Killed As Bell 206 Helicopter Crashes On Greek Island Of Sifnos

Aviation Today News Desk / August 18, 2026

Sifnos, Greece: A private Bell 206 helicopter operated by Bellavia Aviation Services crashed near the heliport on the Greek island

Chennai, India: An IndiGo Airbus A321neo operating flight 6E-723 from Kolkata to Chennai made a precautionary emergency landing at Chennai International Airport late Tuesday night, August 11, after its left engine became inoperative shortly before landing. The aircraft was carrying 224 passengers and crew members. A full emergency was declared at Chennai Airport at 11:29 p.m. IST, with emergency response teams placed on standby. The aircraft subsequently landed safely on Runway 25 at 11:37 p.m., with all 224 people on board safe and no injuries reported. The flight was scheduled to arrive at 11:30 p.m., making the actual landing seven minutes later than scheduled. According to officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the aircraft reported the technical problem while approaching Chennai. The pilot noticed that the left engine had failed while preparing for landing and alerted air traffic control. Following the alert, airport authorities activated the emergency response arrangements to facilitate the aircraft's safe arrival. The emergency was formally withdrawn at 11:47 p.m., around 10 minutes after the aircraft touched down. Chennai airport authorities said normal operations continued following the incident, with no disruption to airport operations reported. The declaration of a full emergency was a precautionary measure that allowed airport fire, rescue and other emergency services to remain ready for the aircraft's arrival. The aircraft landed without an accident, and there was no reported evacuation, casualty or injury among the 224 people on board. At present, the specific technical cause of the left-engine failure has not been publicly established. The available reports describe the condition as a left-engine failure or a “left engine inoperative condition” and do not provide details about the nature of the malfunction, engine damage or whether a particular component failed. Further technical examination of the aircraft is expected to establish the cause.

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IndiGo Airbus A321neo Makes Emergency Landing In Chennai After Left-Engine Failure

Aviation Today News Desk / August 12, 2026

Chennai, India: An IndiGo Airbus A321neo operating flight 6E-723 from Kolkata to Chennai made a precautionary emergency landing at Chennai

Myrtle Beach, United States: American Airlines Flight 1760, a Boeing 737-800 operating from Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, made an emergency return to Myrtle Beach on Monday, August 10, after reportedly striking a flock of birds shortly after takeoff and experiencing an engine malfunction. The aircraft took off from Myrtle Beach at about 8:11 a.m. local time and was only minutes into the flight when the crew reported the problem to air traffic control. According to air traffic recordings obtained through LiveATC.net, the pilot declared a Mayday, saying, “Mayday, mayday, mayday. We’ve got an engine problem here.” The crew subsequently reported an engine malfunction as the aircraft turned back toward Myrtle Beach. Reports indicate the aircraft had struck birds during its climb, with another pilot who witnessed the event telling air traffic control, “I saw he took up birds, it looked like, at least in the left side engine.” The reported bird ingestion involved the aircraft’s left engine, beneath the left wing. Passengers recorded video showing bright orange flames and sparks appearing from the left side of the aircraft beneath the wing. Passenger Patrick Gotwalt captured footage of the event, while witnesses on the ground also reported hearing several loud popping sounds and seeing orange flashes from the aircraft’s left side. Lindsey Mackey, who was on the ground near the beach, told CNN that she heard loud popping noises before noticing orange flashes coming from the aircraft’s left wing. The visual evidence showed what appeared to be flames or sparks coming from the area around the left engine as the aircraft continued flying back toward the airport. As the Boeing 737-800 returned, airport emergency personnel prepared for its arrival. Workers subsequently found substantial bird remains and debris on the runway. Radio communications from the airport included the statement, “We’ve got a lot of bird debris out here. We’re going to grab as many big pieces as we can.” The debris provided physical evidence consistent with reports that the aircraft had struck birds. Flight 1760 landed safely back at Myrtle Beach at approximately 8:40 a.m., after spending roughly 15 minutes in the air, according to reports. The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power, allowing passengers to disembark normally. No injuries were reported. The flight was carrying 172 passengers/customers and nine crew members, according to the New York Post, although the airline's statement cited by The U.S. Sun referred specifically to the 172 customers aboard. American Airlines said the aircraft was removed from service for a maintenance inspection following the incident. In a statement, the airline said, “The aircraft landed safely and has been taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team.” The airline added, “Our team worked to get customers on their way to Charlotte (CLT) on a replacement aircraft.” American also thanked its employees for their professionalism and passengers for their understanding. The aircraft was therefore not continued to Charlotte after the emergency landing. American arranged a replacement aircraft so the affected passengers could continue their journey to Charlotte. Although video footage showed flames coming from the left engine area, the New York Post reported that there was no internal engine fire, indicating that the visible flames did not necessarily represent a sustained fire inside the engine. The aircraft was nevertheless removed from service for inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the aircraft landed at Myrtle Beach at about 8:40 a.m. and said it would investigate the incident. The investigation is expected to establish the precise nature of the engine malfunction and assess the bird-strike evidence. The bird remains recovered after the incident are also significant because wildlife remains from aircraft strikes can be examined to determine the species involved. The FAA's Smithsonian Feather Identification Lab program routinely analyzes bird remains from aircraft strikes to help identify the species and improve airport wildlife-management measures.

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American Airlines Flight 1760 Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Strike Damages Engine

Aviation Today News Desk / August 12, 2026

Myrtle Beach, United States: American Airlines Flight 1760, a Boeing 737-800 operating from Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina

Baramati, India: A Cessna 172S training aircraft operated by Academy of Carver Aviation Pvt. Ltd. veered off the runway during a training exercise at Baramati Airfield in Maharashtra’s Pune district on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The aircraft, registered VT-SEX, had two people onboard flight instructor Captain Chirag Shashikant Doifode and cadet Abhijeet Jundre. Both escaped unharmed. The incident occurred at about 12:30 pm. The four-seat aircraft was conducting a Circuit and Landing Emergencies training exercise, during which the trainee was required to practise landing following an emergency scenario. Police and aviation authorities said the aircraft was involved in rejected-take-off exercises as part of the training sequence. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the DGCA-approved Academy of Carver Aviation aircraft “suffered a runway excursion at Baramati Airfield.” The ministry said the aircraft “was involved in a Circuit and Landing Emergencies (CL Emergencies) training exercise” and was unable to stop within the paved runway surface before veering onto the extended paved area beyond the runway threshold. A DGCA Air Safety team was sent to the site to conduct a preliminary investigation. Police said the aircraft initially entered the runway through Link Bravo and lined up at the threshold of Runway 29, where it carried out a rejected take-off exercise. It was subsequently positioned at the threshold of Runway 11 for another rejected take-off exercise. During the sequence, the aircraft could not be brought to a complete stop and continued beyond the runway before veering onto the grassy area. Police said the aircraft travelled roughly 20 feet beyond the runway end before entering the grass. Inspector Narayan Pawar said, “The brakes of the aircraft seem to have not worked,” while adding that the situation was under control. Pune Rural Deputy Superintendent of Police Chaitanya Kadam confirmed that both occupants were safe. The aircraft sustained damage during the runway excursion. The Ministry of Civil Aviation said, prima facie, damage was found to the propeller, engine cowling and nose landing gear, with a detailed assessment to be conducted by the competent authorities. The cause of the incident has not yet been established. Police said investigators were examining whether the aircraft developed a technical problem or whether another factor contributed to the runway excursion. A senior police official said, “It is too early to comment on anything,” as the investigation was still at an early stage. Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill said the aircraft skidded while landing. In a statement reported by Economic Times, Gill said: “An aircraft VT-SEX was involved in a runway excursion incident at Baramati Airfield during a training exercise, with Capt Chirag Shashikant Doifode and Cadet Abhijeet Jundre on board. No injuries have been reported.” The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172S, a four-seat single-engine trainer. The DGCA’s list of approved flying training organisations as of March 30, 2026, lists VT-SEX as a Cessna 172S operated by Academy of Carver Aviation Pvt. Ltd., whose flying base is near Baramati Airport. Carver Aviation’s own fleet information also lists VT-SEX among its training aircraft. There was therefore no injury to the cadet, no injury to the instructor and no fatality in the August 9 incident. The aircraft was not carrying passengers beyond the two flight-training occupants, and the incident occurred during a scheduled training exercise rather than a passenger operation. The incident has nevertheless renewed scrutiny of safety conditions at Baramati. Hindustan Times described it as the seventh aircraft accident or incident linked to Baramati’s aviation and flight-training operations since 2022, prompting calls for a broader review of infrastructure, operational systems and oversight. Aviation expert Dhairyashil Vandekar said the latest incident should trigger a comprehensive review of the airfield. “It is important that the safety and confidence of trainee pilots must be paramount,” Vandekar said, adding that Baramati’s infrastructure and operational systems need to keep pace with the volume of flying activity. He called for appropriate air traffic services, modern navigation and communication systems and stronger emergency-response infrastructure. The DGCA is now examining the circumstances and contributing factors behind the August 9 runway excursion. At present, authorities have not attributed the incident to a confirmed brake failure, mechanical defect, pilot error or any other specific cause. The investigation is expected to establish what led the Cessna 172S to leave the paved runway during the training exercise.

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Cessna 172S Suffers Runway Excursion At Baramati During Training, 2 Escape Unhurt

Aviation Today News Desk / August 10, 2026

Baramati, India: A Cessna 172S training aircraft operated by Academy of Carver Aviation Pvt. Ltd. veered off the runway during

Aviation Incident

Diamond DA20 Crashes Into Water Near Bristol; Pilot Killed, Passenger Injured

Cessna 441 Charter Plane Crashes In Alaska, Killing All Eight People On Board

Malaysia Airlines MH89 Aborts Takeoff At Narita Over Engine Issue, No Injuries Reported

Pilot Killed After Cessna 150 Collides With Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter

Lufthansa A380 Lands Short At Munich Airport, Damages Runway Lights During Its Landing

Hainan Airlines Flight HU753 Diverts To Russia After Mechanical Fault Over Siberia

Three Onboard Killed As Bell 206 Helicopter Crashes On Greek Island Of Sifnos

IndiGo Airbus A321neo Makes Emergency Landing In Chennai After Left-Engine Failure

American Airlines Flight 1760 Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Strike Damages Engine

Cessna 172S Suffers Runway Excursion At Baramati During Training, 2 Escape Unhurt

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