Dec 22, (V7N) - Tragedy struck in the southern Brazilian city of Gramado on Sunday, where a small plane crashed, killing all nine people onboard. Cleber dos Santos Lima, director of the Interior Police Department for Rio Grande do Sul, confirmed, "There are no survivors." The crash, which occurred in one of Brazil's most popular tourist destinations, has sparked a detailed investigation into the cause.

Iran marked a milestone in its aviation history with a women-only flight led by pioneering female pilot Shahrzad Shams. The Aseman Airlines flight, dubbed the "Iran Banoo" (Iran Lady), carried 110 passengers and landed in Mashhad, coinciding with celebrations of Fatima al-Zahra's birth anniversary. This initiative highlights the growing, albeit limited, presence of women in Iran's aviation sector.

Friendly Fire Incident Over the Red Sea Injures U.S. Navy Pilot

A U.S. Navy fighter jet was mistakenly downed by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg during operations in the Red Sea early Sunday. Both pilots were rescued, with one sustaining minor injuries. The incident, described as an "apparent case of friendly fire" by CENTCOM, underscores the hazards of U.S. military operations in a volatile region as tensions with Yemen's Huthi rebels persist.

Helicopter Crash in Turkey Leaves Four Dead Amid Foggy Conditions

In southwestern Turkey, a medical helicopter tragically crashed into a hospital during take-off on Sunday, killing all four aboard—two pilots, a doctor, and a hospital employee. Governor Idris Akbiyik attributed the accident to thick fog impairing visibility. This marks the second aviation tragedy in Turkey in just two weeks, raising concerns about aviation safety in the region.

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