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Aerial Events 2014

Overview of major aviation accidents in 2014

Year 2014

1123 lives lost

The year 2014 will remain marked in civil aviation history by several tragic events that deeply affected victims' families and the global aeronautical community. This page pays tribute to all lives lost and presents a factual and respectful overview of these accidents.

Among these events, the crash of Air Algérie flight AH5017 on July 24, 2014 occupies a particular place in our collective memory, reminding us of the continued importance of aviation safety and the duty to remember the victims.

Timeline of Events

Malaysia Airlines 370

March 8, 2014

239 victims

Airline:Malaysia Airlines

Aircraft:Boeing 777-200ER

🇲🇾 Southern Indian Ocean

Disappearance of a commercial flight between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing. The official investigation concluded a deliberate diversion.

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Malaysia Airlines 17

July 17, 2014

298 victims

Airline:Malaysia Airlines

Aircraft:Boeing 777-200ER

🇺🇦 Eastern Ukraine

Flight shot down by a surface-to-air missile according to the international investigation led by the Netherlands.

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Air Algérie AH5017

July 24, 2014

116 victims

Airline:Air Algérie

Aircraft:McDonnell Douglas MD-83

🇲🇱 Mali

Crash in northern Mali during a Ouagadougou-Algiers flight. The official BEA investigation attributes the accident to weather conditions.

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AirAsia 8501

December 29, 2014

162 victims

Airline:AirAsia

Aircraft:Airbus A320-216

🇮🇩 Java Sea, Indonesia

Sea crash during a Surabaya-Singapore flight. The official Indonesian investigation cites severe weather conditions.

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TransAsia Airways 222

July 23, 2014

48 victims

Airline:TransAsia Airways

Aircraft:ATR 72-500

🇹🇼 Penghu Islands, Taiwan

Crash during approach in degraded weather conditions related to Typhoon Matmo.

Algerian C-130 Hercules

February 11, 2014

77 victims

Airline:Algerian Air Force

Aircraft:Lockheed C-130 Hercules

🇩🇿 Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria

Crash of a military aircraft carrying military families according to Algerian authorities.

Nepal Airlines 183

February 16, 2014

18 victims

Airline:Nepal Airlines

Aircraft:De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter

🇳🇵 Arghakhanchi, Nepal

Crash during approach to Butwal airport according to the Nepalese civil aviation authority.

US-Bangla Airlines

January 6, 2014

0 victims

Airline:US-Bangla Airlines

Aircraft:Bombardier Dash 8-Q400

🇧🇩 Saidpur, Bangladesh

Runway excursion with no casualties according to the Bangladesh civil aviation authority.

Sepahan Airlines 5915

January 15, 2014

39 victims

Airline:Sepahan Airlines

Aircraft:CASA C-212 Aviocar

🇮🇷 Tehran, Iran

Crash shortly after takeoff from Mehrabad airport according to the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization.

Lao Airlines 301

October 16, 2013

49 victims

Airline:Lao Airlines

Aircraft:ATR 72-600

🇱🇦 Pakse, Laos

Crash during approach in adverse weather conditions according to the official Lao investigation.

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TransAsia Airways 235

February 4, 2015

43 victims

Airline:TransAsia Airways

Aircraft:ATR 72-600

🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

Crash into the Keelung River according to the Taiwan Aviation Safety Council investigation.

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Kalitta Air 207

November 12, 2014

0 victims

Airline:Kalitta Air

Aircraft:Boeing 747-400F

🇺🇸 Anchorage, United States

Runway excursion on landing, crew unharmed according to the FAA.

Afghan National Army Mi-17

April 28, 2014

16 victims

Airline:Afghan Armed Forces

Aircraft:Mil Mi-17

🇦🇫 Kapisa, Afghanistan

Military helicopter crash according to Afghan authorities.

Saurya Airlines

January 10, 2014

18 victims

Airline:Saurya Airlines

Aircraft:Bombardier CRJ200

🇳🇵 Kathmandu, Nepal

Crash during takeoff at Kathmandu airport according to the Nepalese civil aviation authority.

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Official Sources and References

The information presented comes exclusively from governmental sources and official organizations:

Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis (BEA) - France

Official reports on air accidents involving French aircraft

Dutch Safety Board - Official MH17 Report

Official Dutch investigation into the Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash

Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)

Official investigations into air accidents in Canada

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) - United States

Official database of American aviation accidents

Aviation Safety Network (ASN)

International database of aviation accidents in 2014

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Global aviation safety statistics and standards

Complete list of 2014 accidents - Wikipedia

Complete and verified documentation of 2014 aviation accidents

Joint Investigation Team MH17

Official international investigation team for flight MH17

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) - MH370

Official Australian report on the search for flight MH370

Methodological note: This page presents only facts established by official investigations. No speculation is included. All conclusions cited come from competent aviation investigation authorities.

This page was created in a spirit of respect and remembrance for all victims and their families. The information is presented for historical information and aviation safety awareness purposes.

Last updated: July 11, 2025

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Security context

Geopolitical situation in Mali in 2014

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Detailed answers about flight AH5017

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