20 Killed in Separate Plane and Helicopter Crashes Across Algeria, Ghana, Kenya, and U.S. — All in 24 Hours

World Shaken: 4 Deadly Aviation Crashes in 24 Hours Across 4 Countries — August 2025

In a chilling 24-hour span between August 5 and 7, 2025, the world witnessed four separate aviation crashes in Algeria, Ghana, Kenya, and the United States, claiming a total of 20 lives. While the events stretched over three calendar dates, each occurred within the same 24-hour window, sending shockwaves across the globe.

1. Algeria — August 5/6, 2025

A civil protection surveillance plane crashed during a training mission at Ferhat Abbas Airport in Jijel. All four people onboard were killed, including a Chilean instructor and a trainee pilot.

2. Ghana — August 6, 2025

A Ghana Air Force Harbin Z-9 helicopter carrying eight people, including two senior government ministers, crashed in the Ashanti Region. All eight passengers died, sparking national mourning and a military investigation.

3. Kenya — August 7, 2025

A medical air ambulance jet operated by AMREF crashed in a residential area in Ruiru, near Nairobi. The crash claimed six lives — four onboard and two civilians on the ground.

4. United States — August 7, 2025

In East Alton, Illinois, a utility helicopter working on power lines struck a cable and plunged into the Mississippi River, killing two crew members onboard.

Summary of Crashes

• Algeria (August 5/6, 2025): Civil surveillance plane crash — 4 fatalities



• Ghana (August 6, 2025): Military helicopter crash — 8 fatalities



• Kenya (August 7, 2025): Medical air ambulance jet crash — 6 fatalities



• United States (August 7, 2025): Utility helicopter crash — 2 fatalities
• Total: 20 lives lost across four countries within 24 hours

Stay with us for updates as more details unfold in each of these heartbreaking stories.