Historical Events tagged with "DC-9"
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Ustica Massacre and Itavia Flight 870 Crash
Itavia Flight 870, a DC-9 aircraft, crashed into the Tyrrhenian Sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, killing all 81 passengers and crew aboard. This incident has been shrouded in mystery, including allegations of a military missile strike and a subsequent cover-up. The aircraft vanished from radar shortly after departure, leading to extensive investigations by Italian authorities and military officials. Numerous theories emerged regarding the cause of the crash, contributing to a prolonged debate over accountability and truth in aviation safety.
Continue ReadingJAT Flight 367 Bombing and Vesna Vulović's Survival
JAT Flight 367, a DC-9, was destroyed by a terrorist bomb while flying over Czechoslovakia, resulting in the deaths of 27 out of the 28 people on board. Among the passengers and crew was flight attendant Vesna Vulović, who astonishingly survived the horrific explosion despite sustaining critical injuries. The incident marked one of the deadliest acts of aviation terrorism at the time, raising concerns about flight safety and security measures.
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