Crash in Brazil Killing 10 and Injuring 17 / Swiss Flight Evacuated / Fatal PNG Plane Crash

Plane Crashes into Urban Area in Gramado, Brazil, Killing 10 and Injuring 17

A Piper Cheyenne 400 turboprop crashed shortly after takeoff from Canela Regional Airport in southern Brazil, striking multiple buildings in the tourist city of Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul, on December 22, 2024. All ten occupants, reportedly from the same family, died, while 17 people on the ground were injured, including two critically, primarily from smoke inhalation caused by the fire. The aircraft collided with a chimney, a residence, and a furniture store, scattering debris that also damaged a nearby inn; adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain and low visibility, are suspected to have contributed, and an investigation by Brazilian authorities is underway. Click image above for downloading the plan!

Swiss Flight Evacuated in Graz Following Smoke Incident

Swiss Air Lines flight LX1885, an Airbus A220-300 traveling from Bucharest to Zurich, conducted an emergency landing at Graz Airport, Austria, after smoke was detected in the cabin and cockpit. All 74 passengers and five crew members were evacuated; over a dozen individuals, including one crew member in intensive care, were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Investigators from the Federal Safety Investigation Authority and regional authorities are examining the cause, with technical issues involving the engines and smoke propagation being central to the investigation. Click image above for reading the related post!

All Five Occupants Confirmed Dead in Papua New Guinea Plane Crash

On December 22, 2024, a Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander aircraft operated by North Coast Aviation crashed near Sapmanga in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, resulting in the deaths of all five occupants, including the pilot and four passengers. The aircraft departed Wasu Airstrip at 10:12 local time, bound for Nadzab, with an estimated arrival at 10:47. The last radio contact was at 10:14, and a distress signal was received at 10:30. Rescue teams, including the PNG Defence Force and local villagers, faced challenging terrain and adverse weather during recovery operations. The Papua New Guinea Accident Investigation Commission has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Click image above for reading the related post!

Airplane Crash & Incident Reviews: Mid-Air Roof Failure on Aloha Airlines Flight 243

Read our today's review of just another tragic accident that moved the world back when it happened and far beyond. Click image above for reading the full article!

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