More than 100 ground victims are currently demanding compensation for property damage from the Dana plane crash last June. Claims running into billions of naira.

At one point, they were told that the Lagos government planned to take the land to build a memorial to the crash victims. Owners have to provide valid certificates of occupancy to begin the process.

News agencies report that N2.2bn is the total sum to be paid to the relations of the 153 that died in the Dana aircraft but payment information is unverified, and many say their claims have not been satisfied. Likewise unconfirmed is the statement that insurance companies have paid an initial settlement of N418.94m to relations of 85 victims.

Only two relatives have reported they received their “full” settlement.

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Where: Eagle’s Roost Resort in Cassville, Wis. approaching the airport.
When: Tuesday
Who: Grant Vogt, a junior aviation student died six days after the crash; student pilot Cory Alsip is recovering.
Why: The plane crashed into a tree and two cabins before it burst into flames. One student died at the crash; the other died later at the hospital.

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Plane Crash in Central Kenya Leaves 10 Dead

A small plane crashed in a mountainous area in central Kenya, on June 5th.

The wreckage of the Cessna plane, belonging to FlySAX airline, was found in the Aberdare forest.

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The plane was heading from Kitale to Nairobi, Kenya, at the time.

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Military Plane Crashed in California, 3 Homes Destroyed

plane crashA Third Marine Aircraft Wing AV-8B Harrier jet, operating out of MCAS Yuma airbase crashed around 4:20 p.m. on June 4.

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The pilot managed to get out of the plane before it crashed and suffered only minor injuries. He was taken to a local hospital.

No other injuries were reported.

According to California Highway Patrol El Centro, one house caught fire, and two others were damaged by the crash. A total of eight houses were evacuated to collect evidence and assess the damage.

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar confirmed via Twitter that the Harrier jet crash impacted civilian structures.

An investigation to determine the cause of the crash has been initiated by concerned authorities.

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Zhersu Avia Emergency Landing, Kazakhstan

On Feb 15, 2013, a Zhersu Avia LLP Bell 206L3 made an emergency landing near the village of Bakanas in Kazakhstan. The helicopter spun and landed on its side but no injuries were reported.

The two Ukrainians aboard were not hurt.

The the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Kazakhstan will be investigating.

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Foz de Iguazu Helicopter Accident


What: Helisul Taxi Aéreo Bell 206B JetRanger
Where: Foz do Iguaçu Brazil
When: Sept 25, 2012
Who: 4 aboard
Why: Taking off from the entrance of the National Park of Iguaçu,Foz do Iguaçu in western Paraná, the helicopter had a problem at the helipad and fell from a height of five feet.

The company that owns the helicopter is a concessionaire of the National Paraque selling air tours over the Iguazu Falls.

The four aboard the helicopter were wounded. The chopper was described as badly damaged. Three men and one woman were rushed to Hospital Costa Cavalcanti and to City hospital. There was one crewman aboard. The three passengers were tourists.

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