Unknown Pilot
The pilot, whose identity remains undisclosed, was arrested in Krasnodar in January 2024 on charges of treason for allegedly transferring funds in cryptocurrency to the Ukrainian military. Following this, a court extended his detention for an additional two months, reflecting the seriousness of the allegations against him, which could lead to severe penalties, including life imprisonment.
Born on Mar 02, 1958 (67 years old)
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Israel:
The pilot refused to take off in Mexico City as a protest against his employers who owe him money.
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Mexico:
The pilot of the aircraft reported on social media that he had been fired and that he and nearly 300 workers had not been paid.
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Colombia:
The pilot expressed his frustration after being allegedly fired by the airline Magnicharters.
5
United States:
The 27-year-old Orlando pilot escaped the aircraft unharmed.
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Argentina:
The pilot, a 27-year-old young man, was unharmed.
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India:
The pilot made an emergency landing on a Florida freeway after reporting engine trouble.
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Iceland:
The passengers applauded the pilot upon landing, acknowledging his skill in handling the situation.
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Kenya:
The 39-year-old pilot held an Airline Transport Pilot License and was employed in July 2025.
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India:
The Indian Air Force confirmed that the pilot suffered critical injuries in the crash and later succumbed to them.
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India:
The pilot suffered fatal injuries during the crash of a Tejas fighter jet at the Dubai Air Show.
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