Historical Events tagged with "aircraft crash"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Beechcraft 1900 Crash in Belle Anse

December 7th, 1995 29 years ago

A Beechcraft 1900 belonging to An Air Saint Martin crashed near Belle Anse, Haiti, resulting in the tragic loss of 20 lives. The aircraft went down shortly after takeoff from the local airstrip as it was en route to Port-au-Prince. Initial investigations suggested potential mechanical failures as contributing factors to the mishap. Local authorities, along with representatives from the aviation community, responded to the incident site to conduct investigations and recover the victims.

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China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 crash

June 6th, 1994 30 years ago

China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 was a scheduled domestic flight from Xi'an to Guangzhou that tragically crashed near Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, had 160 people on board at the time of the accident. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff due to a loss of control by the pilots, resulting in the deaths of all passengers and crew members aboard. The incident raised substantial concerns regarding flight safety and pilot training.

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Avianca Flight 052 crash in New York

January 25th, 1990 35 years ago

Avianca Flight 052, a Boeing 707, crashed in Cove Neck, New York, while attempting to land at JFK Airport. The flight was carrying 158 passengers and crew from Colombia when it ran out of fuel due to a series of miscommunications and weather conditions. The aircraft crashed into a residential area, resulting in 73 fatalities and 85 survivors. This incident marked one of the deadliest aviation events in the area.

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Soviet Il-76 Crash in Armenian Relief Mission

December 11th, 1988 36 years ago

A Soviet Air Force Il-76 aircraft crashed while performing humanitarian relief efforts following the devastating Armenian earthquake. The incident resulted in the loss of 78 lives, primarily comprising crew members and relief personnel. The plane was en route to deliver aid to the stricken regions of Armenia, emphasizing the critical needs of those affected by the natural disaster. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, raising urgent concerns about the safety of aid missions during such crises.

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Aero Trasporti Italiani Flight 460 Crash

October 15th, 1987 37 years ago

Aero Trasporti Italiani Flight 460 tragically crashed near Conca di Crezzo, Italy, resulting in the loss of all 37 individuals on board. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, was en route from Milan to Brussels when it encountered severe weather conditions. The crew attempted to navigate through the storm but lost control, leading to the crash in the mountainous region. Recovery efforts commenced immediately, and investigations began to determine the cause of the accident.

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Northwest Airlines Flight 255 Crash in Detroit

August 16th, 1987 37 years ago

Northwest Airlines Flight 255, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, took off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport but crashed shortly after becoming airborne due to a loss of control. With 155 passengers and crew on board, only one person survived the accident. Additionally, two individuals on the ground were killed by the aircraft, which struck a nearby road, highlighting a tragic series of events resulting from pilot error and the aircraft's configuration.

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Southern Airways Flight 242 crashes in Georgia

April 4th, 1977 47 years ago

Southern Airways Flight 242, a DC-9 carrying 63 passengers and 4 crew members, crashed near New Hope, Paulding County, Georgia, due to severe weather conditions. The aircraft encountered a thunderstorm while attempting to divert to Atlanta, resulting in a loss of power. The crash claimed the lives of 72 people and led to significant changes in aviation regulations, particularly concerning weather safety and communication protocols for pilots.

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First Boeing 737 Crash at Chicago Midway Airport

December 8th, 1972 52 years ago

United Airlines Flight 553, operating a Boeing 737, crashed while attempting to land at Chicago Midway International Airport. After aborting its landing, the aircraft lost control and crashed into a residential area, resulting in 45 fatalities, including all 4 on board and 41 individuals on the ground. This incident marked the first-ever loss of a Boeing 737 in service.

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Aeroflot Flight 558 crashes in Bashkortostan

August 31st, 1972 52 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 558, a Soviet passenger aircraft, crashed in the Abzelilovsky District of Bashkortostan, Russia, killing all 102 people on board. The incident was attributed to a combination of technical malfunction and pilot error during the approach to the airport. The aircraft was a Tupolev Tu-154, which was in service from 1971 until its retirement in the early 2000s, serving as a key model in Soviet aviation.

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