A major aviation incident has unfolded in the West Asia after a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during an active military mission. The aircraft, a Boeing-built KC-135 aerial refueling tanker, was operating as part of Operation Epic Fury, supporting long-range combat aircraft with critical mid-air refueling capability when the crash occurred. According to US military officials, the tanker was flying in formation with another aircraft during the mission when the incident happened. The second aircraft in the formation reportedly landed safely, while the KC-135 went down in a remote area of western Iraq. The fate of the crew remains unclear, and search and rescue teams have been deployed to the crash site as the US military works urgently to determine whether any survivors are present. WATCH
13 March,2026 10:45 PM IST
A devastating military plane crash in Bolivia has left a trail of destruction, death and chaos. The aircraft, reportedly carrying newly printed banknotes, plunged into a busy highway corridor near La Paz, colliding with multiple vehicles before crashing into an open field. At least 15 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 30 others sustained injuries in what is now being described as one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the region in recent times. Shocking visuals from the crash site show mangled cars, scattered wreckage, and loose currency spread across the impact zone. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, battling flames engulfing parts of the aircraft while attempting to rescue survivors trapped in destroyed vehicles. WATCH
03 March,2026 05:39 PM IST
A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed just minutes after takeoff from the 9th Main Jet Base in Balikesir, killing the pilot in a devastating military aviation disaster. Radio and radar contact with the aircraft were suddenly lost before the jet went down near the Istanbul-Izmir highway, triggering a massive emergency response.
26 February,2026 01:59 AM IST
A critical medical evacuation mission from Ranchi to New Delhi ended in devastating tragedy after a Beechcraft C90 air ambulance crashed inside the dense forest region near Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra district. The aircraft, operated by Redbird Airways, was transporting a severely burnt patient identified as Sanjay Kumar from Latehar district, who had been admitted to Devkamal Hospital in critical condition. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has launched a full investigation into the crash. A specialized team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been deployed to determine the exact cause, with weather conditions, technical factors and operational procedures all under examination.
25 February,2026 02:45 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
