List of plane crashes in 2024

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List of plane crashes in 2024

Last updated: 17 September 2024

Airline crashes, though rare, are catastrophic events that capture global attention due to their profound impact on human lives and the aviation industry. These incidents, marked by tragedy and loss, prompt thorough investigations to determine their causes and enhance safety measures.

When an airline crash occurs, it not only affects the passengers and crew on board but also leaves a lasting impact on families, communities, and the airline industry as a whole. Each incident prompts a collective reflection on safety protocols, aircraft design, and communication procedures.

In the aftermath of a crash, investigators meticulously analyze flight data, cockpit voice recordings, and wreckage to unravel the sequence of events. Findings from these investigations contribute to safety improvements, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the aviation community.

Japan Flight JAL516

Date of incident: January 02, 2024
Total Casualties: 0
Aircraft: Airbus A350-941
Aircraft Age: 2 years
Operator: Japan Airlines (JAL)
Registered: JA13XJ

Total Casualties: 5
Aircraft: De Havilland Canada DHC-8-315Q
Aircraft Age: 16 years
Operator: Japanese Coast Guard
Registered: MA-722

On Tuesday, January 02, 2024, a tragic incident occurred at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport when a JAL A350 collided with Dash 8. All 379 people onboard were evacuated before A350 was engulfed in flames.
The pilot of the Dash 8 aircraft escaped after the collision but other 5 occupants of the coast guard plane were deceased.

The incident unfolded at Haneda Airport, one of Japan’s busiest airports, where many people travel during the New Year holidays. In response to the crash, Japan Airlines issued a statement, which can be found at the following link: JAL Statement on JAL516 accident.

Airbus also issues a statement following the plane crash which can be found at the following link: Airbus statement on JAL516 accident.

Saurya Airlines Bombardier CRJ200ER

On July 24, 2024, a Bombardier CRJ200ET aircraft crashed shortly after take off for a test flight from Kathmandu, Nepal to Pokhara killing 18 people.

Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2283

An ATR 72-500 operated by Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2283 crashed near Sao Paulo, Brazil on August 9, 2024. The crashed killed 4 crew members and 58 passengers on board.

The Voepass Flight 2283 took off from Cascavel Airport for Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Brazil. The aircraft lost control while on descent. People on ground observed aircraft rolling in clockwise and anticlockwise directions and entering in flat spin before the crash. Initial investigation found the aircraft faced severe icing condition that led to loss of control.

Swiftair Flight 5960

Swiftair Flight 5960 crashed on 25 November 2024 while landing at Vilnius Airport located in the capital of Lithuania.
The aircraft, a Boeing 737-400SF registered as EC-MFE and was operating as European Air Transport Leipzig Flight 18D. It took off fro Leipzig Airport in Leipzig, Germany and crashed during final approach at Vilnius Airport.
One pilot, a Spanish-French citizen died, and three crew members including the other pilot injured while no injuries occurred on ground.

Jeju Air Flight 7C2216

Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 took off from Thailand on Sunday, December 29, 2024 for Muan International Airport South Korea. The aircraft was a Boeing 737-800 and was 15 years old.

Air traffic control at Muan International Airport had issued a warning about bird activity in the area minutes before the Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 crashed.

According to initial investigation, the possible cause of the crash is the bird strike on one of the engines that led to the plane crash.

Pilots had sent a mayday call after a bird strike and had requested a go-around before landing from the opposite end of the runway.

The aircraft attempted a belly landing and touched down at nearly half of the runway, skidded off the runway and collided with the concrete wall at the end of the runway killing 179 passengers out of 181 onboard.

Pictures show the tail section broke off the aircraft while the rest of the aircraft exploded and was destroyed after the impact with the wall. The localizer or ILS was also damaged and was located on the concrete wall.

Muan International Airport consists of a single 2800 meter long runway. The concrete wall was located 250 meters from the end of the runway and is required according to the safety regulations.

It is still unknown why the landing gear was not deployed before attempting the landing. Investigations are still underway to determine the exact cause of the crash and events that led to this catastrophic plane crash. Flight 7C2216 is considered to be one of the deadliest plane crash in the history of South Korea.