End of 2024: 2024 starts on Monday and ends on Tuesday. There are only a few days left in 2024, and it’s time to review the major events of this year. There have been a number of accidents this year. In 2024, many such major events occurred, and their impact is visible all over the world. This year will also be remembered for a number of major aircraft accidents. So let’s take a look at the major aircraft accidents that occurred in 2024.
Horrible plane crash in Nepal
On July 24, 2024, an Air Knife aircraft crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on its way to Pokhara. The accident killed 18 people. The plane took off from Tribhuvan airport around 11 am and crashed shortly after. Among the victims of the accident, 17 were employees of Surya Airlines and the remaining two were crew members. The 21-year-old aircraft is being repaired and undergoing testing.
plane crash in nepal
Iranian presidential helicopter crashes
On May 19, 2024, Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi’s helicopter crashed due to bad weather. The accident killed nine people including President Ibrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hussein Amirabdullahian. There were three helicopters in the Iranian president’s motorcade, two of which landed safely at their destination. According to reports, the pilot lost control of the helicopter, causing the accident. The helicopter crashed while traveling through mountainous areas in thick fog. The accident occurred near the Azerbaijani border city of Jorfa, 600 kilometers away from the Iranian capital Tehran.
Iranian presidential helicopter crashes
Russian plane crash
A Russian plane crashed in early 2024, in January. The accident resulted in a total of 74 deaths. The plane crash occurred in the Belgorod region, with 65 Ukrainian prisoners and 9 Russian crew members on board. However, after the incident, the Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement saying that a missile launched by Ukraine hit the aircraft, while Ukraine claimed that this was a Russian conspiracy.
Russian plane crash
Malawi plane crash
In June this year, Malawi Vice President Sholos Klaus Chilima and nine other people were killed in a plane crash. Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera himself confirmed the crash. After more than a day of searching, the wreckage of a military plane carrying Vice President Sols Chilima was found in the mountains of the northern country. Saulos Chilima’s plane disappeared after a 45-minute flight to the city of Mzuzu, 370 kilometers (230 miles) north of the southern African country’s capital Lilongwe. Due to bad weather and poor visibility, the aircraft was asked to return, but it did not and the accident occurred.
Malawi plane crash
death of hollywood actor
On January 6, 2024, Hollywood actor Christian Olivier, his two daughters and the pilot died in a plane crash near the Caribbean island. The plane crashed on the Grenadines island of Little Nevis. Shortly after takeoff, the plane experienced problems and crashed into the sea.
Hollywood actor Christian Oliver dies in plane crash
Helicopter carrying former Chilean president crashes
Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera died in a helicopter crash this year. His private helicopter crashed in the southern region of the country. There were four people on the helicopter, three survived, and the former president died.
Afghanistan plane crash
In addition, on January 21 this year, a plane crashed in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. There were seven Russians on board the business jet and they died on the spot. The accident occurred due to aircraft engine failure. The plane belonged to a Moroccan company. There were four crew members and two passengers on board the aircraft.
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