A passenger plane carrying 300 passengers and crew crash-landed at Dubai International Airport yesterday before exploding in a ball of flames. Flight EK521 was approaching the airport when it got into difficulty and crashed. The following are significant events involving the airline or its subsidiares.This event was classified by the South African authorities as an incident rather than an accident. Airbus A340 planecrashes Incident details from Flightglobal. AP - An Iranian planecrashed near an upscale neighbourhood as the Kish Air Fokker 50 prepared to land at Sharjah airport in the United Arab Emirates, killing 43 people aboard, Emirates officials said. Book flights across the world and Fly Better with Emirates. Explore our global routes, find the best fares, and discover our unforgettable onboard experience. The passenger planecrashed 12 miles outside of Juba in poor visibility caused by adverse weather conditions.The aircraftcrashed and burned following takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo-Caucayá Airport. The aircraft was transporting troops for the National Army. Statistics and facts about aviation accidents worldwide, including private and commercial aircraft. Up-to-date list with the latest data in 2026.