List of Plane Crashes in 2024

In 2024, the aviation industry faced numerous significant incidents involving plane crashes and emergency landings, underscoring the ongoing need for enhanced safety measures. These incidents resulted in a total of 391 fatalities and 1037 survivors, and serve as a stark reminder of the importance of continuous improvements in aviation safety.

1. UAE Plane Crash on December 30: On December 30, a light aircraft operated by Jazirah Aviation Club crashed into the sea off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The crash claimed the lives of a 29-year-old Pakistani female pilot and a 26-year-old Indian passenger, Dr. Sulaymaan Al Majid. The aircraft was used for recreational sightseeing, and an inquiry has been launched to determine the cause of the crash.

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1. Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash in Muan, South Korea: On December 29, Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed during its final approach to Muan International Airport. The Boeing 737-800, flying from Bangkok, faced a landing gear malfunction after a bird strike. The aircraft veered off the runway, hitting a concrete barrier and catching fire, leading to 179 fatalities.
2. Air Canada Express Emergency Landing in Halifax, Canada: On December 29, an Air Canada Express flight with 73 passengers aboard made an emergency landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport due to a suspected landing gear issue. The Bombardier Q400 aircraft skidded off the runway and caught fire, but all passengers and crew were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
3. KLM Emergency Landing in Norway: On December 29, a KLM Boeing 737-800 en route from Oslo to Amsterdam made an emergency landing at Torp Sandefjord Airport in southern Norway following a technical malfunction shortly after takeoff. The aircraft veered off the runway and came to a stop in the grass, but all 182 people on board, including the crew, were unharmed.
4. Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 Crash Near Aktau, Kazakhstan: On December 25, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 tried making an emergency landing near Aktau, Kazakhstan, after mid-flight technical issues. The Fokker 100, with 67 people aboard, was struck by a Russian missile over Chechnya, resulting in 37 deaths and 29 injuries.

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• Brazil Crash in Gramado: On December 22, a small plane crashed in a residential area of Gramado, Brazil, killing all 10 onboard and injuring more than a dozen on the ground. The cause remains unclear.
• Voepass Airlines ATR-72 Crash in Vinhedo, Brazil: On August 9, a Voepass Airlines ATR-72 tragically crashed into a residential area in Vinhedo, São Paulo, killing all 62 passengers and crew onboard. The flight was en route from Cascavel to Guarulhos.
• Saurya Airlines Crash in Kathmandu, Nepal: On July 24, a Saurya Airlines flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport. The commuter jet experienced suspected engine failure, leading to the deaths of 18 people, with only the pilot surviving.
• Singapore Airlines Turbulence Incident: In May, severe turbulence over Myanmar caused a passenger on a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 to suffer a fatal heart attack, with over 40 others sustaining injuries, including fractures and head trauma.
• Hop-A-Jet Flight 823 Crash in Florida: On February 9, Hop-A-Jet Flight 823’s Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed into a vehicle on I-75 in Florida during an emergency landing attempt, killing two of the five on board.

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• Russian Military Plane Downed in Belgorod: On January 24, a Ukrainian missile allegedly downed a Russian military plane over Belgorod. The IL-76 was transporting Ukrainian POWs, resulting in 74 fatalities, including six crew members.
• Alaska Airlines Mid-Air Fuselage Separation: In January, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 experienced mid-air fuselage separation, prompting an emergency landing. All 171 passengers and six crew members landed safely with no injuries.
• Japan Airlines Collision at Haneda Airport: On January 2, a Japan Airlines flight collided with a Coast Guard aircraft on Tokyo’s Haneda Airport runway. Five people in the Coast Guard plane died, while all 379 on the Japan Airlines flight survived before the jet caught fire.