Historical Events tagged with "Chernihiv"
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Accidents & Tragedies
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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