Historical Events tagged with "aeroflot"

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Aeroflot Flight 4225 Crashes Near Almaty Airport

July 8th, 1980 44 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 4225, a Soviet passenger airliner, crashed near Almaty International Airport in Kazakhstan, resulting in the loss of all 166 lives on board. The flight, operated by a Tupolev Tu-154, was en route from Tashkent to Almaty. Shortly before landing, the aircraft encountered severe weather conditions, which led to a loss of control and subsequent crash just outside the airport premises. Investigations revealed that inadequate crew training and challenging flying conditions contributed to this aviation disaster, marking it as one of the deadliest air incidents in the region.

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Collision of Two Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-134s

August 11th, 1979 45 years ago

Two Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-134 aircraft collided midair over the Ukrainian city of Dniprodzerzhynsk. Both planes were en route on domestic flights, and the collision resulted in a catastrophic crash, leaving no survivors among the 178 people onboard. The incident raised questions about air traffic control procedures and the safety of Soviet aviation standards.

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Aeroflot Flight 6515 Fatal Crash in Syvash

October 23rd, 1978 46 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 6515, a domestic Soviet flight, crashed into the waters of the Syvash area while approaching a regional airport. All 26 passengers and crew members aboard lost their lives as the aircraft encountered severe weather conditions. Investigations indicated that the crash was likely due to a combination of poor visibility and possible pilot error. The tragedy marked a significant incident in Soviet aviation history, prompting reviews of flight safety protocols.

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Aeroflot Flight 1080 crashes shortly after takeoff

October 7th, 1978 46 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 1080, a Soviet passenger aircraft, experienced a catastrophic accident shortly after departing from Koltsovo International Airport in Sverdlovsk. The flight, en route to the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, encountered severe issues shortly after takeoff, leading to its crash, which tragically resulted in the loss of 38 lives. Investigations following the accident revealed mechanical failures and complications during ascent. This incident was among several accidents faced by Soviet aviation during this period, raising concerns about safety standards.

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Mid-air Collision of Aeroflot Flights Over Anapa

September 9th, 1976 48 years ago

Two Aeroflot passenger flights collided mid-air over Anapa, resulting in the deaths of 70 people. The aircraft involved were Tupolev Tu-154 and Tu-134 models, which were flying within the same airspace at the time of the incident. This tragic event highlighted the need for improving aviation safety protocols in the Soviet Union.

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Aeroflot Flight 418 crashes in Bioko

June 1st, 1976 48 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 418, a Soviet passenger aircraft, crashed on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, resulting in the deaths of 46 individuals. The plane, a Tupolev Tu-104, experienced engine failure shortly after takeoff from Malabo Airport. The crew attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft went down in a wooded area, leading to fatalities among passengers and crew members.

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Aeroflot Flight 3739 crashes during takeoff

February 9th, 1976 49 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 3739, a Tupolev Tu-104, was involved in a crash shortly after taking off from Irkutsk Airport. The aircraft was intended for a domestic flight but experienced a failure that led to the accident. Despite multiple takeoff attempts, the plane collided with the ground, resulting in the deaths of 24 individuals onboard. Investigations followed to determine the causes of the incident and improve air travel safety.

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Plane Crash Claims 109 Lives Near Pulkovo Airport

April 27th, 1974 51 years ago

A catastrophic plane crash occurred near Pulkovo Airport, resulting in the loss of 109 lives. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-154, was operated by Aeroflot and crashed shortly after takeoff on its flight to the Black Sea resort of Sochi. During the flight, the crew encountered severe turbulence, which led to the tragic accident. Emergency services were deployed but were ultimately unable to save anyone on board.

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Aeroflot Flight H-75 crashes in Mukachevo

January 6th, 1974 51 years ago

Aeroflot Flight H-75 tragically crashed near Mukachevo, Ukraine, killing 24 people. The aircraft was on a domestic flight from Lviv when it encountered severe weather. The crash site was remote, complicating rescue efforts and recovery. Witnesses reported seeing the plane struggling before descending rapidly, highlighting the challenges faced by pilots in adverse conditions.

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