Aviation authorities across three continents are currently investigating multiple aircraft incidents, though **no crash involving 244 or more people has been recorded in the provided search results**.
**Summary of Recent Aviation Incidents:**
- **Indonesia (February 11, 2026)** : A plane carrying 12 people crashed in South Papua after reportedly being shot. Two pilots were confirmed dead; other casualties remain unclear .
- **India (January 28, 2026)** : A Learjet crashed near Baramati, killing all five on board, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. A DGCA team visited the site this week to review CCTV footage .
- **Nigeria (February 11, 2026)** : An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 experienced an engine explosion mid-air. All 80 passengers and crew survived after a successful emergency landing .
- **USA (February 11, 2026)** : A single-engine plane crashed near Echo Lake, Texas, killing two people. A pet dog survived .
- **Canada (February 17, 2025)** : A Delta Airlines crash-landed at Toronto Pearson. All 80 on board survived; 21 were injured .
**What is not being reported:**
Despite the urgent headline regarding a plane "with more than 244 onboard" crashing, **no such event appears in the current official record or newsfeeds** from the past 24 hours. The closest historical reference involves a 2015 Metrojet crash carrying 224 people, which is unrelated to today’s news cycle .
**Why this matters:**
The discrepancy between the headline and the available evidence highlights the rapid spread of unverified information. Currently, no major international airline has reported a crash involving a passenger load exceeding 244 individuals.
