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Air crashes

South Korea police raid transport ministry in widening Jeju Air crash probe

Rescuers work near the wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft that went off the runway and crashed at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 30, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
Rescuers work near the wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft that went off the runway and crashed at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 30, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo

South Korea to discipline officials over delays in recovering remains of Jeju Air crash victims

Rescuers work near the wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft that went off the runway and crashed at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 30, 2024.
Rescuers work near the wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft that went off the runway and crashed at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 30, 2024.

Concrete barrier blamed for fatal Jeju Air jet crash was built to save money: Audit

The Board of Audit and Inspection said in a report that the concrete structure had been built by the transport ministry as it “sought to reduce costs”.
The Board of Audit and Inspection said in a report that the concrete structure had been built by the transport ministry as it “sought to reduce costs”.

More airliner deaths in 2025 despite fewer accidents: IATA

According to IATA’s figures, there were 51 accidents among 38.7 million flights in 2025.
According to IATA’s figures, there were 51 accidents among 38.7 million flights in 2025.

Malaysia Airlines MH370 search yields no results, agency says

Flight MH370 departed Kuala Lumpur 12 years ago on March 8, 2014, but lost contact with air traffic less than an hour after take-off.
Flight MH370 departed Kuala Lumpur 12 years ago on March 8, 2014, but lost contact with air traffic less than an hour after take-off.

Bolivians scramble to exchange banknotes after money plane crash

People queue at the Central Bank of Bolivia in La Paz to exchange their "B" series banknotes after the government temporarily invalidated them following the Feb 27 air accident at El Alto airport.
People queue at the Central Bank of Bolivia in La Paz to exchange their "B" series banknotes after the government temporarily invalidated them following the Feb 27 air accident at El Alto airport.

Helicopter crash kills two in Philippines

A helicopter crashed near a residential area in Pililla, Rizal on March 3, 2026, killing two individuals.
A helicopter crashed near a residential area in Pililla, Rizal on March 3, 2026, killing two individuals.

7 killed after medical transport plane crashes in India

South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two

South Korean military officials secure the site where an AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter crashed in Gapyeong, South Korea, on Feb 9.
South Korean military officials secure the site where an AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter crashed in Gapyeong, South Korea, on Feb 9.

Three dead in light plane crash off South Australia coast: Police

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.