Historical Events tagged with "airline"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Aria Air Flight 1525 Crash Details

July 24th, 2009 15 years ago

Aria Air Flight 1525, a domestic Iranian flight, crashed while attempting to land at Mashhad International Airport. The aircraft experienced difficulties due to poor weather conditions and allegedly missed the guidance of its control tower. Tragically, all 16 individuals aboard were confirmed deceased following the incident. The event highlighted ongoing issues in air traffic management in the region, prompting reviews of safety protocols.

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China Airlines Flight 120 Explodes at Naha Airport

August 20th, 2007 17 years ago

China Airlines Flight 120, a Boeing 737-800, caught fire and exploded after landing at Naha Airport in Okinawa, Japan. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft's landing gear made contact with the runway. Of the 165 passengers and crew aboard, a significant portion suffered injuries, although there were no fatalities reported. The fire was triggered by a fuel leak that ignited upon touchdown, leading to a major emergency response from local fire and rescue teams.

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Kenya Airways Flight 507 Crashes in Cameroon

May 5th, 2007 17 years ago

Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashed shortly after taking off from Douala International Airport in Cameroon, killing all 114 passengers and crew on board. The aircraft, an Airbus A310-304, went down in a marshy area near the airport under unknown circumstances. The accident marked a significant tragedy in aviation history for Cameroon, leading to a reevaluation of safety protocols in the region.

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Adam Air Flight 574 Crashes Over Makassar Strait

January 1st, 2007 18 years ago

Adam Air Flight 574, a scheduled domestic flight, broke apart in mid-air and crashed into the Makassar Strait off the coast of Indonesia. All 102 people on board, including passengers and crew, perished. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-400, had experienced difficulties before its final descent. The tragedy raised concerns regarding aviation safety standards in Indonesia and prompted investigations into the country's air travel regulations.

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Helios Airways Flight 522 Crash in Greece

August 14th, 2005 19 years ago

Helios Airways Flight 522, a scheduled flight from Larnaca to Prague with a stopover in Athens, tragically crashed into the hills near Grammatiko, Greece. The Boeing 737-300 lost cabin pressure shortly after takeoff, leading to the incapacitation of the crew and passengers. Despite efforts to regain control and descend to find breathable air, the aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed, killing all 121 on board.

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China Eastern Airlines Flight 5210 Tragedy

November 21st, 2004 20 years ago

China Eastern Airlines Flight 5210, a regional jet, crashed shortly after taking off from Baotou Donghe Airport in Inner Mongolia, China. The aircraft, which was bound for Shanghai, encountered difficulties during its ascent and went down within minutes, resulting in the deaths of all 55 people aboard. Investigators later determined that pilot error and adverse weather conditions contributed to the crash, marking it as one of the serious aviation incidents in China.

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Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701 Fatal Crash

October 14th, 2004 20 years ago

Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701, a regional jet, crashed during approach to Jefferson City, Missouri. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from the Columbia Regional Airport, with both pilots onboard, resulting in the loss of their lives. The aircraft faced difficulties in maintaining altitude and became uncontrollable, leading to the tragedy. This event underscored the importance of pilot training and aircraft safety measures.

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Mid-air disintegration of China Airlines Flight 611

May 25th, 2002 22 years ago

China Airlines Flight 611, while en route from Taipei to Hong Kong, experienced a catastrophic mid-air disintegration, leading to its crash into the Taiwan Strait. All 225 individuals onboard lost their lives. The incident was caused by a structural failure related to previous repairs, resulting in the vertical tail section detaching from the aircraft during flight. The crash left behind wreckage scattered across the ocean, prompting extensive search and recovery efforts.

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Crime & Law

Richard Reid Shoe Bombing Attempt

December 22nd, 2001 23 years ago

Richard Reid, known as the 'Shoe Bomber', attempted to detonate explosives concealed in his shoes while aboard American Airlines Flight 63 from Paris to Miami. Armed with a lit match, he aimed to blow up the airplane, but passengers and crew members quickly subdued him. This incident raised alarms about aviation security and led to enhanced security measures at airports worldwide.

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