U.S. Navy F‑35C Crashes Near Lemoore, Pilot Safe

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

International

A U.S. Navy F‑35C Lightning II fighter jet crashed on July 30 near Naval Air Station Lemoore in California. The pilot safely ejected before the aircraft hit an agricultural field. There were no injuries reported, and no civilians were harmed in the crash. Emergency Teams Respond Swiftly The

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Woman Killed in Mumbai–Pune Expressway Crash

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

A major accident occurred on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway near the Adoshi tunnel in Raigad district on July 26, leaving one woman dead and at least 18 people injured. The incident involved a speeding container truck that reportedly lost control due to suspected brake failure and rammed into nearly 20 vehicles, including several luxury cars like […]

International

Russian Plane Crashes in Amur Region

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

A Russian passenger aircraft carrying nearly 50 people crashed on Thursday in the Amur region, close to the town of Tynda. The Antonov An-24 aircraft lost contact with air traffic control during its approach to the airport, prompting an immediate search operation. No Survivors Found Emergency teams located the wreckage on a hillside approximately 16 […]

National

Air India Faces 9 Safety Notices in 6 Months

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

Air India has been served nine show-cause notices in the last six months for five different safety-related violations. This information was shared by Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, during a recent session of Parliament. The regulatory scrutiny comes amid broader concerns about flight safety standards in India’s rapidly growing aviation sector.

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BAF Jet Crashes into Dhaka School Campus

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI fighter jet crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday afternoon, killing at least 19 people and injuring around 170 others. The aircraft was on a routine training flight when it suffered a technical malfunction shortly after take-off. Most Victims Were Students The crash […]

National

Rotor Hit Cable Led to Helicopter Crash in Uttarkashi

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has concluded in its preliminary findings that the May 8 helicopter crash in Uttarakhand’s Gangnani region occurred after the aircraft’s rotor blade struck an overhead fibre cable during an emergency landing attempt. The impact led to the helicopter tumbling down a steep hillside and crashing into a gorge, resulting […]

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Wall Street Journal Report Cites Fuel Switch Operation

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The ongoing investigation into the 12 June crash of an Air India Boeing 787 near Ahmedabad is now focusing on the actions of the aircraft’s captain, Sumeet Sabharwal. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, cockpit voice recordings indicate that the captain may have turned off both engine fuel control switches just seconds […]

International

UK Warned Of Boeing Fuel Switch Fault Before Crash

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

A safety alert issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) weeks before the Air India Flight 171 crash warned of a potential issue with the fuel shut-off valve actuators on Boeing aircraft, including the 787 Dreamliner model involved in the incident. The advisory, dated May 15, urged immediate inspection of these components, which are […]

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UK Jet Crash Shuts Down Southend Airport

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at London Southend Airport on July 13, prompting a large-scale emergency response and the temporary suspension of all airport operations. The aircraft involved was a Beechcraft Super King Air, registered PH-ZAZ, and operated by a private European aviation firm. It was scheduled to fly from Southend to Lelystad […]

National

Don’t Rush: Aviation Minister on Ahmedabad Crash Report

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has urged caution following the release of the preliminary findings by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the Air India Flight AI‑171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. Addressing the media in Visakhapatnam, he emphasised that no definite conclusions can be drawn until the final AAIB […]