Historical Events tagged with "Aeroflot"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Aeroflot Flight 3352 Collision at Omsk Airport

October 11th, 1984 40 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 3352 crashed into maintenance vehicles while landing at Omsk Airport in Russia, resulting in the loss of 178 lives. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-154, had just completed its descent when it collided with several ground vehicles. The disaster highlighted significant safety concerns regarding airport operations and aircraft handling procedures, particularly during landings under challenging weather conditions.

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Aeroflot Flight B-2 Crashes After Takeoff

July 20th, 1977 47 years ago

Aeroflot Flight B-2, a Soviet passenger plane, tragically crashed shortly after taking off from Vilim Airport in the Sakha Republic. The aircraft encountered severe difficulties in the air and ultimately went down, resulting in the loss of 39 lives, including crew members and passengers. The flight was part of Aeroflot's domestic routes within the expansive Soviet Union. The cause of the crash raised significant concerns among aviation authorities regarding safety regulations and operational procedures at the time.

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Aeroflot Flight 1802 Crash in Ukraine

May 15th, 1976 48 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 1802 crashed near Viktorivka in Chernihiv Oblast, killing 52 people on board. The aircraft, an Ilyushin Il-18, was on a domestic flight when it encountered severe weather conditions. Shortly after takeoff from Kyiv, the crew lost control, leading to the tragic incident. Emergency responders arrived on-site, but the harsh terrain and conditions complicated rescue efforts.

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Aeroflot Flight 217 crashes outside Moscow

October 13th, 1972 52 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 217, a Tupolev Tu-154, crashed due to pilot error while approaching Moscow, resulting in the deaths of 174 people. The flight was en route from Leningrad to Moscow and approached Sheremetyevo International Airport when the accident occurred. Weather conditions at the time contributed to the tragic outcome, with poor visibility recorded.

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