What: Beechcraft Baron en route from Los Angeles, California to Cabo San Lucas
Where: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
When: Sept 25 2010
Who: 4 passengers, names not released
Why: The wreckage of a small plane was found on a mountain north of the Cabo San Lucas. The crash is in a remote location, and rescuers are attempting to get to the rugged terrain. The plane broke into two parts but did not catch on fire.
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Air Safety | Crash | News | Poland
Multiple Causes Lead to Crashes
We have said this all along–that it takes more than one catastrophic coincidence to take down a plane. And here we are supported now by the latest Polish investigation into the crash of the Polish Presidential plane.
In the case of that crash, the weather was bad. There was no possibility of safe landing. The investigation does not stop there. It goes on to cite a dozen mistakes, safety violations which led to the crash, including crew training, flight prep and rule violations.
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Contact photographer Martin Lidzba
What: Polish Air Force Tupolev TU-154M
Where: Smolensk
When: Apr 10th 2010
Who: 88 passengers and 8 crew
Why: On approach to Smolensk North Airport in dense fog, the plane impacted a forest, coming to rest short of the runway. There are conflicting reports leading up to the decision to land at Smolensk (versus Minsk or Moscow), holding pattern, the number of approaches.
Everyone aboard the flight was lost, including Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife Maria, the national bank president, deputy foreign minister, army chaplain, head of the National Security Office, deputy parliament speaker, Olympic Committee head, civil rights commissioner and at least two presidential aides and three lawmakers.
Aero Champ Dies in Crash
What: Renaud Écalle’s Jodel DR 1050
Where: between Jonzac Neulles and Salon-Eyguières, in Aude, France
When: Oct 3 2010
Who: 4 aboard, all fatalities (Renaud Écalle, wife and family)
Why: Renaud Écalle was returning from an aerobatic show performance at Jonzac when he encountered storms and high wind. The pilot lost contact with Montpellier ATC at 17:30 Sunday; rescue services located the wreckage
Crash | Helicopter | Russia
Russian Helicopter Crashed in Murmansk: 16 out of 18 Dead
A Mi-8 helicopter crashed on June 1 into a lake in Murmansk region of northern Russia.
According to the authorities, the helicopter was carrying 18 people, including 13 passengers and 5 crew members. The passengers of the ill-fated helicopter included top officials of renowned fertilizer manufacturer, Apatite.
Sixteen people were killed in the accident while two were rescued in an injured state. Those who survived were taken to the hospital.
Apatit’s parent company, PhosAgro, has issued a list containing names of passengers and crew members aboard the helicopter.
The cause of the crash is being investigated.
airliners.net | Crash | Indonesia | Lockheed
Indonesia-AU Crash
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What: Tentara Nasional Indonesia-AU (Air Force) Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Where: near Madiun-Iswahyudi Airport, Indonesia
When: 20 MAY 2009
Who: 14 crew, 98 passengers
Why: On approach to Madiun-Iswahyudi Airport, the plane hit four houses, skidded into a field and burst into flames. The number of injured and dead is unclear.
AeroMéxico Flight Returns to Mexico after Part of Engine Cover Comes Off
AeroMéxico flight 3351 had to return and make an emergency landing at Mexico City International Airport, Mexico, on December 23.
The plane took off for Cancún, Mexico, but had to return shortly afterwards after a portion of right engine cover became detached.
The plane landed uneventfully. No injuries were reported.