A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft malfunctioned shortly after takeoff, crashing into Milestone School and College in Dhaka. The crash occurred in the afternoon while students were attending classes, resulting in 19 confirmed fatalities, mostly students, and over 100 injuries, many of which were burn-related. The government announced a national day of mourning due to the incident, which is the deadliest airplane crash in Dhaka's recent history. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the crash, which occurred after the pilot attempted to divert the aircraft away from populated areas.
A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school in Dhaka shortly after takeoff, resulting in at least 19 fatalities and over 100 injuries.
The F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara as students attended classes, leading to significant casualties predominantly among students.
The military reported that the aircraft experienced a technical malfunction shortly after taking off from Bangladesh Air Force Base, which initiated an investigation into the incident.
Witness accounts described a scene of panic as rescuers rushed to help injured students, with local residents using makeshift means to transport victims to hospitals.
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