Historical Events tagged with "air transport"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Kata Air Transport Flight 007 Emergency Landing Incident

April 11th, 2008 16 years ago

Kata Air Transport Flight 007, a cargo aircraft, experienced critical mechanical failure while approaching Chișinău International Airport. The flight crew executed an emergency landing attempt but ultimately crashed. The tragic accident resulted in the loss of eight lives onboard. Rescue teams quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation and provide aid, but any hope of survival for the crew and passengers was lost when the aircraft struck the ground.

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Loganair Flight 670A's Water Landing Attempt

February 27th, 2001 24 years ago

Loganair Flight 670A, a scheduled passenger flight, attempted a water landing in the Firth of Forth in Scotland. The aircraft encountered difficulties due to adverse weather conditions, resulting in an emergency descent. Thankfully, all passengers and crew were safely evacuated before the plane sank.

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Flying Tiger Line Flight 66 Crashes in Malaysia

February 19th, 1989 36 years ago

Flying Tiger Line Flight 66, a cargo flight operated by Flying Tiger Line, tragically crashed into a hill near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport while approaching for landing. The aircraft was on a routine flight when it struck the terrain, resulting in the loss of four lives. Investigations into the crash revealed factors leading to the incident, raising questions about safety protocols and navigational aids in the area.

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Pan Am Flight 759 Crashes in Louisiana

July 9th, 1982 42 years ago

Pan Am Flight 759 crashed shortly after takeoff from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The aircraft, a Boeing 727, lost altitude and struck homes in Kenner, Louisiana, resulting in the deaths of all 145 passengers and crew onboard, alongside eight people on the ground. The plane was reportedly caught in a microburst, causing severe turbulence that led to the loss of control. First responders were dispatched promptly to the scene, but the crash left an enduring mark on aviation safety regulations.

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Convair CV-880 Crash at Simón Bolívar Airport

November 3rd, 1980 44 years ago

A Convair CV-880 cargo aircraft operated by a Latin Carga crashed while attempting to land at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Venezuela. The accident occurred due to adverse weather conditions, leading to a loss of control. Tragically, four people onboard lost their lives as a result of the incident, marking a somber moment in the aviation safety records of the region.

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