Drone-Helicopter collision / Pilot killed in Helicopter crash / Navy J-15 Fighter Crashes

Army investigates base

A military drone, measuring 8.5 meters in length and 16.6 meters in height, collided with an unoccupied helicopter at an Army airfield in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, around 1:05 p.m. local time on March 17, 2025, resulting in both aircraft catching fire and being destroyed without reported casualties. The fire was extinguished within approximately 20 minutes by emergency responders. The South Korean Army's Ground Operations Command has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident, located about 30 kilometers north of Seoul. Click image above for reading the related post!

Pilot killed in Pittsylvania County helicopter crash after post-tour takeoff

A private tour helicopter crashed in a residential backyard on Campview Road, Whitmell School area, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, on March 15, 2025, killing the pilot, according to Virginia State Police. After completing a tour and dropping off passengers, the helicopter landed at a convenience store on Mt. Cross Road before taking off again, crashing approximately 500 yards away with no reported damage to structures or road closures. The NTSB and FAA are set to join the investigation on Sunday to determine the cause of the crash. Click image above for reading the related details!

Chinese Navy J-15 Fighter Crashes During Training in Hainan

A Shenyang J-15 fighter jet from the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese Navy crashed during a training flight on March 15, 2025, near Lingao County, Hainan Province, China, with the pilot successfully ejecting at low altitude, avoiding ground casualties or damage. The aircraft, equipped with AL-31F engines, was destroyed upon impact, with footage showing flames near rural buildings. Authorities are investigating the cause, with potential factors like flight control failure or dual-engine malfunction under review, while recovery and response operations are ongoing. Click image above for reading the related post!

Airplane Crash & Incident Reviews: Ansett New Zealand Flight 703: Landing Gear Troubleshooting Leads to CFIT

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

SARPcheck global aviation safety audit: A wet lease, codeshare, ACMI Booster

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