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Charter Aircraft Crash

Minga Guazú, Paraguay: A cash transport aircraft operating for security firm Prosegur crashed in eastern Paraguay, triggering chaos at the crash site where locals looted an estimated $2 million in cash, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred on April 18, 2026, near Minga Guazú, close to Guaraní International Airport, involving a Cessna 402B twin-engine aircraft registered to Aerotax and operating on behalf of Prosegur. According to Paraguay’s National Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DINAC), the aircraft was en route from Ciudad del Este to Asunción, transporting large cash consignments. There were four people onboard: Two crew members Two Prosegur employees The pilot was killed, while the remaining three occupants sustained injuries and were transported to hospitals. Preliminary findings indicate that the aircraft suffered a left engine failure mid-flight, which led to the crash. Authorities have emphasized that this remains an early assessment, with a full technical investigation underway. The aircraft was carrying: Approximately $5 million USD Around 15 million Brazilian reais The cash was being transported as part of a secured logistics operation managed by Prosegur. Within minutes of the crash, the situation escalated rapidly. Police reported that residents reached the wreckage within about 15 minutes, before security forces could fully secure the area. According to Commissioner Carlos Duré, people “approached the place and appropriated the money,” leading to large-scale looting. Authorities estimate that around $2 million is now missing, though the exact amount remains difficult to verify due to the nature of cash transport. Officials have raised concerns about organized criminal exploitation in the aftermath of the crash. Reports indicate that some individuals have been posing as law enforcement officers and visiting homes in an attempt to recover or extort looted cash. Authorities confirmed that at least one such incident has already been recorded. Residents have been urged to remain cautious and to report any suspicious activity to the police. The investigation remains ongoing, with multiple agencies involved in determining the full circumstances of the incident. Key areas of focus include confirming the exact cause of the reported engine failure, accounting for the missing cash, and identifying those involved in the looting. Officials noted that tracking the stolen money poses a significant challenge, as the funds were being transported in physical cash without traceable markers. Authorities have secured the crash site, while the injured survivors continue to receive medical treatment. Search and recovery operations have been completed, and investigators are now concentrating on both the technical aspects of the crash and the post-incident looting.

Aircraft Crashes

Cash Transport Plane Crashes In Paraguay, Killing Pilot; $2M Looted From Wreckage

Aviation Today News Desk / April 23, 2026

Minga Guazú, Paraguay: A cash transport aircraft operating for security firm Prosegur crashed in eastern Paraguay, triggering chaos at the […]

Pune, India: A chartered aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar crashed while attempting to land at Baramati Airport on Wednesday morning, killing multiple people including Pawar, officials and news agencies reported. The crash occurred during what authorities described as an emergency landing attempt in Baramati, located in Pune district. Early reports suggest the aircraft suffered a catastrophic failure while on final approach to the runway. According to preliminary information from the Press Trust of India (PTI) cited reports, Ajit Pawar and at least five other individuals on board died in the accident. The DGCA said all six on board, including Pawar, two staff members, and two crew and the pilot were killed in the crash. The wreckage showed significant structural breakup after the aircraft crashed, and that emergency services were deployed to the site immediately after the incident. Ajit Pawar was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati to attend a series of political events related to the forthcoming Zilla Parishad elections. Media reports stated that the aircraft was a chartered Learjet 45 and was carrying the deputy chief minister along with security personnel, pilots and other passengers. Baramati Airport manager Shivaji Taware told reporters the aircraft went off the side of the runway before crashing, though exact details of what precipitated the accident are still under investigation. State emergency services, including fire and rescue teams, responded swiftly to the crash site. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other aviation authorities are expected to launch a formal investigation into the cause of the crash. Factors such as technical issues, weather, or procedural error are yet to be confirmed. Official statements from the Maharashtra government and spokespersons for the NCP are anticipated later today as authorities gather more information and complete an initial assessment of the accident.

Aircraft Crashes

Plane Crashes During Emergency Landing At Baramati, DCM Ajit Pawar, 4 Others Killed

Aviation Today News Desk / January 28, 2026

Pune, India: A chartered aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar crashed while

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