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Mauritanian Embraer Training Flight Crashes
A Mauritanian Embraer EMB 312 Tucano with two aboard crashed in Maurotania in a deserted area while on a training mission flight. The pilot, Captain Ahmed Ould, was hospitalized at Nouakchott. The pilot survived because after the crash, he was able to exit the plane, according to: http://www.aqlame.com/article12526.html The mechanic, Ambodj Amado, died at... »
Pilatus Crash in Mexico
On Feb 21, 2013, a Fuerza Aérea Mexicana Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter with two aboard en route from Santa Lucía AFB was over Santa Lucía AFB, Estado de México on a training exercise when it crashed. Two people were reported injured, who were taken to nearby hospitals. The two aboard were later reported as... »
Military Training Crash in Yemen, 18 injured, 12 fatalities
During a training exercise, a Yemeni military fighter jet crashed in Sana’a, Yemen, killing the pilot—although one report says the pilot ejected. Witnesses hearing a loud explosion on impact, and report black smoke. The pilot was named as Mohamed Shaker. In addition to the pilot, there were 12 fatalities and 18 injuries. The pilot... »
Falcon Crashes in Inyo County, California.
On December 27, 2012, an Air National Guard Falcon lost power over Owens Dry Lake in Inyo County, California. The Air National Guard pilot, who was on a training mission was the only one aboard. He ejected and the plane crashed. There were no injuries. The Air National Guard is handling the investigation, according... »
Kazakhstan Border Guards Antonov 72 transport Plane Crashed
On December 25, 2012, a Kazakhstan Border Guards Antonov 72 transport plane crashed 12 1/2 miles from Shymkent Airport, Kazakhstan. All 20 passengers and seven crew died in the crash. The airplane was operated by the Kazakhstan Border Guards. Among those killed was acting director of National Security Committee’s Border Guard Service, Colonel Turganbek... »
Russian Helicopter Shot Down
December 21, 2012 a Kogalymavia Mil Mi-8AMT cargo flight for UN forces was struck by friendly fire and all 5 aboard died in the crash near Likuangole in the Sudan. According to Ria Novosti, Russian law enforcement said the helicopter was a “Nizhnevartovskavia” Russian Mi-8 helicopter. The BBC said this was a peacekeeping mission... »
Nigerian Officials Die in Helicopter Crash
What: Nigerian Navy Agusta A109E Where: Ogbia Creek, Bayelsa Nigeria When: Dec 15, 2012, 1500 hrs Who: 6 aboard, 6 fatalities Why: A Nigerian Navy helicopter crashed in Bayelsa Nigeria. Among the fatalities is the governor of Kaduna, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa. Several politicians had traveled to Bayelsa for the funeral of the father of... »
South Africa Military Plane Crashes killing 11
What: South African military Douglas C-47TP Dakota Where: Drakensberg mountains When: Dec 5, 2012 Who: 11 crew and passengers Why: A military plane that took off from Pretoria crashed in the Drakensberg (trans. Dragon Mountain) mountains killing everyone aboard. Soldiers located the wreckage near Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal province. Six crew members and five passengers... »
Baja Crash Kills Two Mexican Flight Instructors
What: Armada de México Fuerza Aeronaval Zlín 242L Where: La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico When: Dec 5, 2012 Who: 2 aboard, 2 fatalities Why: The flight departed from the Naval aviation school in La Paz; it was a training flight. The two Mexican aviators aboard, Mexican Navy flight instructor Lieutenant Commander Adrian Ignacio... »
Turkish Chopper Crashes in Storm on Herekol mountain
What: Turkish Sikorsky S-70 Where: Herekol mountain, Turkey When: Nov 10, 2012 Who: 17 aboard 17 fatalities Why: Three crew members and 14 police special forces were aboard the Turkish Sikorsky S-70 when it crashed in poor weather conditions. The weather was described as heavy fog and rain. The official statement by Siirt province... »
