The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/plane-crashes/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png plane crashes | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/plane-crashes/ 32 32 2 killed as light aircraft crashes near Tel Adashim in north https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-critically-injured-as-light-aircraft-crashes-near-tel-adashim-in-north/ Sun, 24 May 2026 08:52:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829245 Occupants, both men in their fifties, found unconscious and with no vital signs after plane comes down in agricultural area

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]]> 4 crew members eject safely after two US Navy jets collide during air show in Idaho https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-crew-members-eject-safely-after-two-us-navy-jets-collide-during-air-show-in-idaho/ Mon, 18 May 2026 03:52:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3825689 Cause unclear for collision of EA18-G Growlers at Mountain Home Air Force Base, but expert says it's remarkable both crews managed to eject

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]]> Libya’s military chief and 7 others killed in plane crash after takeoff from Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/libyas-military-chief-and-7-others-killed-in-plane-crash-after-takeoff-from-turkey/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:10:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3718810 Officials say crash caused by technical malfunction, taking life of top commander who played crucial role in ongoing, UN-brokered efforts to unify country’s military

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]]> Turkish military plane breaks up mid-air, crashes in Georgia with 20 onboard https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-military-plane-breaks-up-mid-air-crashes-in-georgia-with-20-onboard/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:25:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3686407 Ankara says C-130 cargo plane was traveling back to Turkey from Azerbaijan; Erdogan expresses sorrow for 'martyrs,' though no casualties announced

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]]> Air India plane’s fuel was cut moments before crash that killed at least 260, probe finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/air-india-planes-fuel-was-cut-moments-before-crash-that-killed-at-least-260-probe-finds/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:21:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3596368 Findings of official Indian report said to deepen the mystery; pilot transmitted 'MAYDAY' when plane failed to turn upward after switches were turned back from 'cutoff' to 'run'

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]]> More than 240 people killed in Air India plane crash, with only one known survivor https://www.timesofisrael.com/more-than-240-people-killed-in-air-india-plane-crash-with-only-one-known-survivor/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:32:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3570953 At least 5 medical students on the ground killed after their hostel was hit by the plane; Netanyahu says his 'thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen'

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]]> Air India plane bound for London crashes with 242 on board https://www.timesofisrael.com/air-india-plane-bound-for-london-crashes-with-242-on-board/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:57:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3570641 Aircraft comes down near India's Ahmedabad airport shortly after takeoff; manifest included 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian

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]]> Light plane crashes near Bat Yam shore; teen passenger in critical condition https://www.timesofisrael.com/light-plane-crashes-near-bat-yam-shore-teen-passenger-in-critical-condition/ Fri, 16 May 2025 14:11:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3550620 Pilot, in his 60s, is lightly hurt; police close off beach; cause of crash not yet clear

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]]> NY plane crash victims named as family heading to Passover, birthday celebrations https://www.timesofisrael.com/ny-plane-crash-victims-named-as-family-heading-to-passover-birthday-celebrations/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:19:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3526813 Karenna Groff, who received 2022 prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year award, killed along with her partner, physician parents, brother and his partner as they headed to the Catskills

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]]> Delta jet flips upon landing on snowy Toronto runway; all 80 aboard survive https://www.timesofisrael.com/delta-jet-flips-upon-landing-on-snowy-toronto-runway-all-80-aboard-survive/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:48:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3485273 18 passengers taken to hospital with relatively minor injuries; unclear why plane ended up on its roof

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]]> Flight attendant killed in DC plane crash was alumnus of Jewish youth group https://www.timesofisrael.com/flight-attendant-killed-in-dc-plane-crash-was-alumnus-of-jewish-youth-group/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:23:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3472730 BBYO says Ian Epstein, remembered for his passion for traveling and sense of humor, was 'a proud member of our movement'

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]]> Likely no survivors in Washington plane crash as 28 bodies recovered, fire chief says https://www.timesofisrael.com/likely-no-survivors-in-washington-plane-crash-as-28-bodies-recovered-fire-chief-says/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:34:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3471655 American Airlines passenger jet that crashed into US Army helicopter is confirmed to have been carrying figure skaters and coaches

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]]> Plane with 64 aboard crashes into Washington DC river after army helicopter collision https://www.timesofisrael.com/plane-with-64-aboard-crashes-into-washington-dc-river-after-army-helicopter-collision/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:49:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3471186 Multiple casualties reported after jet crashes into Potomac River; rescuers hampered by darkness, freezing temperatures; eyewitness describes 'stream of sparks' from crash

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]]> Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader after plane crash, implying responsibility https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-apologizes-to-azerbaijani-leader-after-plane-crash-implying-responsibility/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:54:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3448520 Russian air defenses are believed to have shot down flight on Wednesday, killing 38

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]]> Azerbaijan plane was likely downed by Russian air defenses, sources say https://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijan-plane-likely-downed-by-russian-air-defenses-sources-say/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:30:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3447611 Experts and officials with knowledge of probe say evidence points to passenger jet being hit by Pantsir system before crash that killed 38; Moscow warns against premature 'hypotheses'

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