Historical Events tagged with "aeroflot"

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Air Disaster of Aeroflot Flight 15

February 29th, 1968 57 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 15, a Soviet airliner, crashed in Irkutsk Oblast, resulting in the deaths of 83 out of 84 people on board. The aircraft encountered a loss of control for reasons that remain unclear. The incident not only shocked the Soviet aviation community but also raised questions about safety measures and operational procedures within Soviet airlines during this era of rapid development in aviation technology.

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Aeroflot Flight 1668 Crash Near Olyokminsk

January 6th, 1968 57 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 1668, a Soviet passenger aircraft, crashed near Olyokminsk, resulting in the deaths of 45 individuals on board. The incident occurred when the aircraft was on a domestic flight in Russia. Reports suggested that adverse weather conditions contributed to the crash. Passengers included civilians and crew members traveling to various destinations within the Soviet Union.

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Aeroflot Flight L-51 Crash in Latvia

December 30th, 1967 57 years ago

Aeroflot Flight L-51, a Soviet passenger aircraft, crashed near Liepāja International Airport in Latvia while on approach for landing. The incident resulted in the loss of 43 lives, including passengers and crew members. The aircraft encountered difficulties under poor weather conditions before the crash. Investigations suggested a combination of pilot error and equipment malfunction as contributing factors to the tragedy.

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Aeroflot Flight 2230 crash at Koltsovo Airport

November 16th, 1967 57 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 2230, a domestic flight, crashed shortly after takeoff from Koltsovo Airport in Sverdlovsk, Russia, resulting in the deaths of 107 people on board. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-104, was en route to the city of Leningrad when it encountered severe turbulence and began to lose altitude rapidly. Despite the crew's attempts to regain control, the plane crashed just a few kilometers from the airport, highlighting the challenges of flying in adverse weather conditions.

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Aeroflot Flight 2723 Crashes into Caspian Sea

April 23rd, 1966 59 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 2723, a Soviet passenger plane, crashed into the Caspian Sea off the Absheron Peninsula during a routine flight. The aircraft was on a domestic route to Baku with 33 people on board, including crew and passengers, when it encountered difficulties and went down. Despite search and rescue efforts, none on board survived, marking it as one of the significant air disasters of the time.

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Aeroflot Flight 065 suffers catastrophic accident

February 17th, 1966 59 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 065 was a scheduled passenger flight operating from Sheremetyevo International Airport. During takeoff, the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude, leading to a crash shortly after leaving the runway. The accident claimed the lives of 21 individuals aboard, highlighting significant issues within the aviation safety protocols of the time. Investigators later focused on mechanical failure and pilot error as potential contributing factors to the incident.

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Aeroflot Flight 513 Crash During Takeoff

March 8th, 1965 60 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 513 crashed during takeoff from Kuybyshev Airport, resulting in 30 fatalities and 9 injuries. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-124, experienced a loss of power shortly after lift-off, leading to the crash just moments into its flight. Ground investigations revealed possible technical failures, raising concerns about the aircraft's maintenance protocols at the time. Rescue operations were immediately initiated, but many of those aboard succumbed to their injuries.

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Aeroflot Flight 542 crashes in Yermakovsky District

March 7th, 1965 60 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 542, a domestic passenger flight, tragically crashed in the Yermakovsky District, killing all 31 individuals aboard. The Airbus was en route from Khabarovsk to Vladivostok when it encountered adverse weather conditions, leading to its descent in a forested area. Flight data indicates that the crew was attempting to navigate through severe turbulence. Despite their efforts, the aircraft suffered a catastrophic failure, resulting in a complete loss of life.

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Aeroflot Flight 101/X-20 Crash near Alma-Ata

January 4th, 1965 60 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 101/X-20, a Soviet passenger aircraft, crashed during its approach to Alma-Ata Airport, resulting in the deaths of 64 individuals. The aircraft, operated by the Soviet national airline, encountered severe weather conditions, which were reported to be a key factor in the tragedy. The ill-fated flight was carrying passengers and crew from various locations, and the loss of life had a profound impact on the communities involved. Investigation efforts sought to understand the precise circumstances leading to the crash and to improve aviation safety protocols in the region.

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