A dramatic incident unfolded over the California desert today as a Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet went down mid-mission during a training exercise. The pilot ejected seconds before the jet erupted into flames, landing safely in the remote Mojave Desert near Trona. The crash, which occurred at approximately 10:45 AM, was captured on video and is now going viral, showing the split-second escape that saved the pilot’s life. Authorities confirm the pilot is in stable condition under medical care, while the jet was destroyed in the fiery crash. WATCH
04 December,2025 10:26 PM IST
Tragedy struck Paramillo Aerodrome in San Cristobal, Venezuela, as a Piper Cheyenne 1 aircraft flipped mid-air and exploded on impact, killing both pilot Jose Antonio Bortone Terife and co-pilot Juan Maldonado. Horrified onlookers witnessed the plane lose control, flipping upside down before crashing into the runway. Initial reports suggest a possible tyre explosion, though investigators are also considering pilot error as a factor. WATCH
19 November,2025 08:11 PM IST
A shocking aircraft crash on Brazil’s tropical coastline has exposed one of the most audacious drug smuggling operations in recent memory. The plane, carrying 180 kilograms of cocaine disguised as space technology, went down in a remote sugarcane field near Coruripe, leaving the Australian pilot dead beside the wreckage. Local reports and federal police investigations now suggest a far-reaching global drug network that masks narcotics shipments with high-tech branding, raising alarms across continents. The dead pilot, Timothy James Clark from Melbourne, reportedly had a background in mining and aviation, fueling speculation about insider knowledge being used to transport illicit cargo. WATCH
17 September,2025 11:30 PM IST
A small aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from London Southend Airport on Sunday afternoon, killing all four people on board — two pilots and two passengers. The Beech B200 Super King Air, operated by Dutch company Zeusch Aviation, veered left moments after take-off and crashed into a grassy field near the runway, erupting into a massive fireball. Witnesses described the horrific scene, with some saying the pilots waved at children just before the crash. The aircraft was en route to Lelystad in the Netherlands. EasyJet has cancelled all flights at Southend on Monday as investigations begin. Essex Police are expected to give an official statement. Experts suspect possible engine failure.
14 July,2025 07:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
