The accidents, which resulted in the loss of over 200 lives, have raised concerns over air travel safety, particularly as reports indicated mechanical failures, poor weather conditions, and external interference as possible causes.
The most recent and devastating crash occurred on December 28, when a Jeju Air flight attempted to land at Muan Airport in South Korea.
The aircraft, which had 181 people aboard, lost control due to a failure in its front landing gear.
Tragically, 179 passengers perished in the crash. The accident has shocked the aviation community, with officials still investigating the exact circumstances.
On December 25, an Embraer ERJ-190AR aircraft, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, crashed near Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan.
The flight, which was carrying 67 passengers, declared an emergency after experiencing technical difficulties and encountering poor weather.
Sadly, 38 people lost their lives in the crash. This accident highlights the dangers posed by adverse weather conditions, especially in regions with challenging climates.
Another fatal crash took place on December 22 in Papua New Guinea.
A Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander, operated by North Coast Aviation, crashed while on a domestic flight.
The crew had sent a distress signal, but all five passengers aboard were killed.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the crash, though mechanical failure and weather issues are being considered.
A private plane crash in Brazil also made headlines on December 22, claiming the lives of 10 passengers, including prominent businessman Luiz Claudio Galeazzi.
The plane, carrying members of the Galeazzi family, crashed in Gramado, Brazil, and no survivors were found.
On December 17, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Kamaka Air LLC lost control shortly after takeoff near Honolulu, Hawaii, killing everyone on board.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but the accident raises concerns about small aircraft safety.
Also on December 17, a Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300 plane crashed near San Fernando Airport in Argentina.
The aircraft failed to land properly and struck a perimeter wall, though the cause of the accident is still being determined.
The final crash occurred on December 29 when a light aircraft operated by Al Jazeera Air Sports Club plunged into the sea off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
Both the pilot and a passenger died in the crash, just moments after takeoff.
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