New Delhi: Just five days after the Azerbaijan Airlines crash, another passenger plane crashed in South Korea, killing 179 and with just two survivors. It is the worst aviation disaster involving a South Korean airline in almost three decades. Two crew members were rescued from the tail section of the aircraft. However, by the evening of December 29, all other people on board had been confirmed dead. Officials are looking into what caused the tragedy.
This is not the first aeroplane crash that happened in December. A series of plane crashes in December has killed many people. These crashes have raised concerns about equipment problems and safety measures in the aviation industry. Over 250 people have been killed in the aviation accidents that have happened in December 2024.
Let us look at the air crashes in December 2024 and why this month is considered dark for the aviation industry.
December 2024 Aviation Accidents
December 29
Al Jazira Air Sports Club crash
A pilot and his companion died when a light aircraft from Al Jazira Air Sports Club crashed off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah. Jazirah Aviation Club announced the news on Sunday, December 29. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) reported that its Air Accident Investigation Sector received information about the crash. The GCAA is working with other authorities to find out what caused the accident.
December 25
Azerbaijan Airlines crash
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, an Embraer E-190AR, was hit by a Russian surface-to-air missile and crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. This incident resulted in the deaths of 38 out of the 67 people on board.
December 22
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne crash
A Piper PA-42 Cheyenne plane crashed shortly after taking off from Canela Airport in Brazil. All 10 people on board died, and 17 others on the ground were injured.
Papua New Guinea crash
A Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander operated by North Coast Aviation crashed in Papua New Guinea on December 22. All five people on board died. The plane was flying from Wasu Airport to Lae-Nadzab Airport. Searchers found the wreckage the next day with no survivors. The last contact with the aircraft was just minutes before the crash, and a distress signal was received at 10.30 local time.
Argentina fatal crash
A Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300 crashed near San Fernando Airport in Argentina, killing both pilots. The plane was on a ferry flight from Punta del Este Airport to San Fernando Airport. It missed the runway and hit a fence and a tree before catching fire. The aircraft’s left wing came off, and the pilots died in the fire. Investigators looked into whether the runway at San Fernando Airport was too short for the aircraft, which may have played a role in the accident.
December 17
Hawaii Plane Crash
On December 17, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Kamaka Air LLC crashed near Daniel K Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii. Both pilots died in the accident. The plane was on a training flight when it lost control shortly after take-off. It made a sharp left turn before crashing into a building. Investigators are looking into what caused the crash.
December 2024 witnessed a concerning surge in aviation accidents, raising serious safety concerns. Several fatal crashes occurred globally, including a major incident in South Korea with 179 fatalities and a near-simultaneous incident in Azerbaijan. Other crashes in Brazil, Argentina, Papua New Guinea and Hawaii resulted in significant loss of life. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
