Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into school

A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft has crashed into a school campus in Dhaka’s northern Uttara neighborhood.

Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into school in Dhaka

DHAKA, Bangladesh — A training aircraft from the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into Milestone School and College in the Uttara neighborhood of Dhaka on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, resulting in at least one confirmed death and injuries to over 100 individuals, many of whom were students. The military reported that the jet crashed at around 1:06 p.m. local time, igniting immediately upon impact. Panic ensued on the campus as parents rushed to the scene while rescuers worked to transport the injured to several hospitals, including a military facility. Details about the deceased have not yet been disclosed. Rafiqa Taha, a 16-year-old student, expressed her fear after seeing the incident on television, highlighting the emotional impact on the school community.

This tragic event unveils significant vulnerabilities in aviation safety protocols regarding training flights in urban areas. The proximity of schools to flight paths raises essential questions about regulatory measures and risk assessment in flight operations. Incidents like this can provoke public outcry and demand for stricter safety standards, especially when children are involved. The emotional scars from such accidents extend beyond physical injuries, affecting not only the immediate victims but also families and the broader school community.

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This incident will likely prompt renewed discussions on aviation safety regulations in urban areas.