December 2024 added a terrible chapter to the history of air travel. A total of 6 plane accidents took place this month, in which 234 people lost their lives. These accidents are not only heart-wrenching, but also raise serious questions on the safety of air travel. These incidents shocked passengers and the aviation industry worldwide.
South Korea: Biggest accident, 176 killed
The worst plane crash this month occurred in South Korea. A 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 jet aircraft crashed during landing while returning from Bangkok on Sunday.
- Deaths: 176
- These included 83 women and 82 men.
- The identity of 11 people could not be immediately determined.
- Time of incident: 9:03 am (local time).
- Total passengers on board: 181
It is one of the worst plane crashes in the history of South Korea. According to the Transport Ministry, a technical fault in the aircraft or a disturbance in the landing process could have been the cause of the accident.
Kazakhstan: Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes, 38 killed
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
- Deaths: 38
- Citizenship of passengers:
- 42 Azerbaijani citizens.
- 16 Russian.
- 6 Kazakhstani.
- 3 Kyrgyz citizens.
In online video footage, the plane can be seen falling rapidly to the ground and bursting into flames. After the accident, surviving passengers were seen pulling fellow passengers out of the debris.
Brazil: Small plane collides, 10 dead
10 people lost their lives in a small plane crash in the Brazilian city of Gramado.
- cause an accident:
- The plane hit the chimney of a building, a residence, and a furniture store shortly after takeoff.
- Most of the deaths were due to suffocation due to smoke.
- Deceased: 10 members of the same family.
- Number of injured: more than 17.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed grief over the incident and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
Papua New Guinea: Charter plane crashes, 5 killed
On 22 December, a BN-2B-26 Islander aircraft operated by North Coast Aviation crashed in Papua New Guinea.
- Death toll: 5
- Route: Vasu Airport to Lae-Nadjab Airport.
Argentina: Accident near San Fernando Airport
Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft crashes near San Fernando Airport, Argentina.
- Deceased: Both pilots.
- Accident details:
- The aircraft overshot the runway and collided with trees and a fence.
- The plane caught fire after the collision.
Hawaii: Plane crash in Honolulu, 2 dead
On December 17, the 208B Grand Caravan crashed in Honolulu.
- Deceased: Both pilots.
- Cause of incident:
- The aircraft lost control shortly after takeoff and crashed into a building.
