Historical Events tagged with "airlines"
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China Southwest Airlines Flight 4146 Crash
China Southwest Airlines Flight 4146, a domestic flight en route to Kunming from Chongqing, crashed shortly after takeoff from Chongqing Baishiyi Airport. The crash resulted in the tragic loss of all 108 individuals on board, including 98 passengers and 10 crew members. Reports indicated that the aircraft, a Boeing 737, encountered severe weather conditions, which may have contributed to the tragic accident. Investigations followed to determine the precise cause of the crash and improve safety protocols.
Continue ReadingEgyptAir Flight 648 Hijacking Incident
EgyptAir Flight 648 was hijacked by gunmen while flying from Athens to Cairo. After landing in Malta, the aircraft was stormed by Egyptian commandos, resulting in the tragic death of 60 people during the rescue operation, which included passengers and crew members. The hijackers aimed to draw attention to the Palestinian cause and create an international spectacle.
Continue ReadingDelta Air Lines Flight 191 Crashes in Dallas
A Delta Air Lines Lockheed L-1011 TriStar crashed while landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport during a thunderstorm. The aircraft lost control due to wind shear and struck a field before colliding with vehicles on a nearby roadway. The crash resulted in the deaths of all 128 passengers and 9 crew members aboard, as well as the deaths of 9 individuals on the ground, totaling 137 fatalities.
Continue ReadingCrash of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fokker F27
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship was approaching Zia International Airport in Dhaka when it crashed, resulting in the deaths of all 49 passengers and crew on board. The plane had reportedly lost altitude and encountered issues moments before landing. The exact cause of the accident was investigated by aviation authorities.
Continue ReadingCollision of Iberia and Aviaco Airliners
An Iberia Airlines Boeing 727 collided with an Aviaco DC-9 while both were taxiing at Madrid–Barajas Airport in dense fog. The accident resulted in the deaths of 93 people. Both aircraft were on the runway, and visibility was severely limited, contributing to the tragedy.
Continue ReadingVolcanic Ash Clouds Cause Engine Failure
British Airways Flight 009 encountered severe turbulence while flying through volcanic ash from Mount Galunggung. All four engines failed, leading pilots to perform an emergency descent. Fortunately, they managed to glide and safely land on a nearby airport in Jakarta. The aircraft experienced a total loss of power but no injuries were reported among the 246 passengers and crew aboard, showcasing the pilots' exceptional skill under pressure.
Continue ReadingJAL Flight 350 Crash Near Haneda Airport
Japan Air Lines Flight 350, a domestic flight from Tokyo to Fukuoka, crashed near Haneda Airport during an attempted pilot mass murder-suicide, killing 24 of the 174 people on board. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff when the captain intentionally caused the aircraft to dive and collide with the ground. Eyewitness accounts described how the plane plummeted before its tragic end, marking a significant air disaster in Japanese aviation history.
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines Flight 191 Crash at O'Hare
American Airlines Flight 191, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, crashed shortly after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. The aircraft, carrying 258 passengers and 13 crew members, lost control due to a failure in the left engine, resulting in a catastrophic crash that claimed all lives on board as well as two individuals on the ground. The disaster remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in the United States.
Continue ReadingJapan Airlines Flight 715 Crash in Malaysia
Japan Airlines Flight 715, a domestic flight en route to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Malaysia, crashed on approach due to a severe weather disturbance. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas DC-8, experienced difficulties during descent, resulting in a tragic accident that claimed the lives of 34 passengers and crew members out of the 79 individuals on board. The incident highlighted issues concerning flight operations in adverse weather conditions.
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