Events tagged with "MD-82"

Historical Events tagged with "MD-82"

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Accidents & Tragedies

China Northern Airlines Flight 6901 Crash

November 13th, 1993 31 years ago

China Northern Airlines Flight 6901 crashed while approaching Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in Ürümqi, resulting in the loss of 12 lives. The aircraft was a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, and during its descent, it encountered poor weather conditions, contributing to the tragedy. This incident highlighted issues related to aviation safety and operational challenges faced by airlines in mountainous regions.