In a heartbreaking turn of events, SkyAsia Flight 482 met with disaster just 32 seconds after takeoff from Port Avalon International Airport late Tuesday evening. Initial reports from aviation authorities indicate that the aircraft suffered a catastrophic engine failure shortly after leaving the runway, leading to a loss of altitude and impact in a nearby field. Emergency response teams arrived within minutes, but tragically, there were no survivors among the 146 passengers and crew on board.

The airline issued a brief statement expressing “deep sorrow for the loss of lives” and confirmed that a full investigation is underway in collaboration with the National Air Safety Bureau.

As the news of the crash began to circulate, another wave of sadness struck. Just 30 minutes later, Emily Rivers, wife of award-winning actor Daniel Cross, took to social media to share a devastating personal announcement. In a heartfelt post, she revealed that Daniel had passed away suddenly earlier that afternoon after a brief but severe illness. Fans around the world expressed shock and grief, flooding the couple’s official accounts with condolences and memories.

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the Flight 482 disaster, while tributes pour in for both the victims of the crash and for the beloved actor whose sudden passing compounded a day of extraordinary loss.