Mayday Air Crash Investigation BD

18/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING: U.S. Air National Guard F-16 Crashes in Northern Michigan

A U.S. Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon has crashed in Blair Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, near the intersection of County Road 633 and Blair Townhall Road.

According to initial reports, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft before the crash. First responders found the pilot conscious and alert, and the pilot was transported to a local hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition.
The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs confirmed that the aircraft was an F-16 from Texas. The Michigan State Police are assisting the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office with the emergency response.

The crash site has been cordoned off while authorities conduct their response and begin investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
✈️ Aircraft: General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
🇺🇸 Operator: U.S. Air National Guard
📍 Location: Blair Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA
👨‍✈️ Pilot: Successfully ejected; reported stable
🚑 Other injuries: None reported at this time🔎 Investigation: Ongoing

18/09/2026

17/09/2026

🚨 VOLaris A321 RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS AFTER REPORTED ENGINE FIRE SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF
Passengers aboard Volaris flight Y41741, operating from Las Vegas (LAS) to Guadalajara (GDL) on September 14, 2026, experienced moments of panic shortly after takeoff when the aircraft’s right engine was reportedly seen emitting flames.
The flight was operated by an Airbus A321-271NX, registration XA-VUA. Following the reported engine event, the aircraft returned to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and landed safely after remaining airborne for approximately 40 minutes, according to passenger accounts.
Several passengers described an extremely frightening experience, with reports of people fainting and others attempting to contact or say goodbye to loved ones. Despite the situation, passengers praised the flight crew and pilots for their professional handling of the emergency and the safe return to Las Vegas.
⚖️ PASSENGER ACCOUNTS VS. AIRLINE STATEMENT
Some passengers have alleged that they were initially told the aircraft might continue toward Tijuana using a single engine, and have also raised concerns about the assistance provided after landing, including compensation reportedly offered in the form of vouchers worth around $200.
Volaris, however, said the incident may have involved a bird strike or bird ingestion and that established safety procedures were immediately activated. The airline stated that passengers were provided with food and compensation vouchers, while another aircraft was arranged to continue the journey.
🔎 INVESTIGATION
The exact circumstances surrounding the engine event, the crew’s decision-making, and the post-landing passenger handling should be established through the appropriate investigation. Until official findings are released, allegations of negligence or claims regarding the airline’s intentions should be treated as unverified accounts rather than established facts.
📍 Departure: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (LAS)
📍 Destination: Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL)
✈️ Aircraft: Airbus A321-271NX
🔹 Registration: XA-VUA
🔹 Flight: Y41741
⚠️ Incident: Reported right-engine fire/flames after takeoff
🔄 Action: Return to Las Vegas
🛬 Outcome: Safe landing
🕐 Airborne: Approximately 40 minutes, according to passengers
🔎 Status: Circumstances under review

17/09/2026

🚨 PASSENGERS FIGHT MID-AIR ON BIMAN BANGLADESH AIRLINES FLIGHT

A physical altercation reportedly broke out between two passengers aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight on September 17, 2026, causing panic among other passengers while the aircraft was in flight.

According to reports, the incident began with a heated argument between the two men before escalating into a physical fight. Video footage circulating on social media shows the passengers exchanging blows inside the aircraft, with one passenger’s shirt reportedly torn during the confrontation.

The incident reportedly frightened fellow passengers, including children and elderly travellers. Cabin crew members and other passengers intervened and managed to separate the two men.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines confirmed that a physical altercation had occurred and that its cabin crew intervened to resolve the situation.
There have been no reports of serious injuries related to the altercation so far. Further details regarding what triggered the confrontation and whether any action was taken against the passengers remain unclear.

📍 Location: Mid-air aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight
✈️ Airline: Biman Bangladesh Airlines
⚠️ Incident: Passenger-on-passenger physical altercation
📅 Date: September 17, 2026
👥 Involved: Two passengers
😨 Impact: Panic among fellow passengers
👨‍✈️ Response: Cabin crew intervened and separated the passengers
🔎 Status: Further details under review

Such incidents can create significant disruption and anxiety in the confined environment of an aircraft, particularly when passengers are already at cruising altitude.

🎥 Video: Uddin Alim

16/09/2026

🚨 NBC4 NEWS HELICOPTER CRASHES IN LOS ANGELES, KILLING THREE

Los Angeles’ aviation and news communities are mourning after an NBC4 NewsChopper4 helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026, while covering a deadly traffic collision.

The helicopter, a Eurocopter AS350 B2 registered N358TV, was providing aerial coverage for NBC4 and Telemundo 52 when it crashed shortly before 7:00 p.m. local time. The aircraft was operated by Angel City Air.

Aboard the helicopter were aerial reporter and photojournalist Eliana Moreno and veteran pilot George Marciniw. Both were killed in the crash. A third person on the ground also lost their life, while two other people were hospitalized.

Witnesses reported seeing the helicopter apparently lose altitude while maneuvering over the traffic collision scene before descending into a commercial property in the 9100 block of North Mason Avenue. The aircraft was destroyed in a severe post-crash fire, with four vehicles and two storage containers also damaged.

The final moments of the helicopter’s live broadcast captured the aircraft gradually losing altitude before the video was interrupted. Investigators are examining the footage and audio as part of the investigation.

The NTSB and FAA are investigating the accident, and the cause of the sudden loss of altitude remains unknown.
📍 Location: Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
✈️ Aircraft: Eurocopter AS350 B2
🔹 Registration: N358TV
🔹 Operator: Angel City Air
🔹 Affiliation: NBC4 / Telemundo 52
⚠️ Operation: Aerial news-gathering flight
📅 Date: September 15, 2026
🕖 Time: Shortly before 7:00 p.m. local time
👥 On board: 2
❌ Fatalities: 2 on board + 1 on the ground
🏥 Other injuries: 2 people hospitalized
🔎 Investigation: NTSB and FAA

Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw dedicated their work to bringing breaking news to viewers from above. Their loss, along with the death of the person on the ground, has left colleagues, families and the wider Los Angeles community mourning.

May all three victims rest in peace. Our thoughts are with their families, colleagues and everyone affected by this tragedy. 🕊️🚁

🎥 Video/Source: NBC4 / respective contributor

16/09/2026

15 SEP 2026 - N4358Q Nick’s Air Service Cessna A185F,
2 POB Fatal
🚨 Fatal: Plane CRASH Aniak, Alaska

16/09/2026

🚨 SEPEHRAN AIRLINES BOEING 737 RETURNS TO MASHHAD AFTER REPORTED TIRE FAILURE

A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 operating a scheduled flight from Mashhad (MHD) to Kermanshah (KSH), Iran, was forced to return to Mashhad shortly after departure following a reported tire failure during takeoff.

According to initial reports, the tire failure caused severe vibration, with possible damage also reported to an engine. The flight crew declared an emergency and turned back toward Mashhad Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport, where the aircraft subsequently landed safely.
Video recorded inside the cabin shows passengers visibly alarmed during the aircraft’s return and landing. Reports also indicate that a section of the cabin ceiling or interior trim became detached during the landing, adding to the chaotic situation onboard.

Despite the reported problems, the aircraft landed safely and no injuries have been reported. Passengers were reportedly transferred to another aircraft to continue their journey.

🔎 The exact cause of the tire failure, the extent of any engine damage, and the circumstances surrounding the interior damage remain under investigation.

📍 Departure: Mashhad, Iran (MHD)
📍 Destination: Kermanshah, Iran (KSH)
✈️ Aircraft: Boeing 737
🔹 Operator: Sepehran Airlines
⚠️ Incident: Reported tire failure after takeoff
🔄 Action: Emergency return to Mashhad
🏥 Injuries: None reported
🔎 Status: Investigation ongoing