Historical Events tagged with "airplane"
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Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 Hijacked and Crashed
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 was hijacked by three armed men on November 23, 1996, shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The aircraft was a Boeing 767, and the hijackers demanded to fly to Australia but diverted to the Comoros Islands. After several hours in the air and running out of fuel, the plane crashed into the Indian Ocean near the Comoros archipelago, resulting in the deaths of 125 individuals onboard, while 50 passengers survived.
Continue ReadingBaikal Airlines Flight 130 Disaster in Russia
Baikal Airlines Flight 130 crashed near Mamoney, Irkutsk, resulting in the loss of 125 lives. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-154, encountered severe weather conditions shortly after takeoff from Irkutsk Airport. Despite the crew's efforts to manage the emergency, the aircraft went down in a remote area, leading to a complete loss of all passengers and crew aboard. This incident marked one of the deadliest air disasters in Russia's aviation history.
Continue ReadingSakha Avia Flight 301 Fatal Crash
Sakha Avia Flight 301, a regional passenger plane, encountered severe difficulties while approaching Aldan Airport in the Sakha Republic, Russia. The aircraft crashed, resulting in the tragic loss of all 24 individuals on board. Poor weather conditions, including fog and low visibility, were significant factors contributing to the accident. This incident highlighted concerns related to aviation safety and procedural standards within regional airlines operating in challenging environments.
Continue ReadingSAM Colombia Flight 501 Crashes Near Medellín
SAM Colombia Flight 501 was a domestic flight that tragically crashed during its approach to José María Córdova International Airport in Medellín, Colombia. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, encountered difficulties due to weather conditions and control issues, leading to a loss of control. The crash resulted in the deaths of all 132 people on board, making it one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Colombia's history.
Continue ReadingLufthansa Flight 5634 Crash near Paris
Four people were killed when Lufthansa CityLine Flight 5634 crashed while approaching Charles de Gaulle Airport in Roissy-en-France, France, during heavy fog. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ-100, experienced difficulties while on final approach and struck terrain, leading to the tragic loss of lives. The incident drew attention due to the circumstances surrounding the approach and the weather conditions at the time.
Continue ReadingHelicopter and Airplane Collision in Merion
Senator John Heinz and six others died when a helicopter collided with their private plane over an elementary school in Merion, Pennsylvania. The impact occurred shortly after takeoff, resulting in catastrophic damage to both aircraft and scattering wreckage across the nearby school grounds. Witnesses reported a loud explosion followed by debris falling from the sky, drawing immediate attention to the scene. Emergency responders arrived promptly to assist and evaluate the situation.
Continue ReadingFaucett Boeing 727 Vanishes in Atlantic
A Faucett Airlines Boeing 727 disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean while on a flight from Malta to Peru, with a total of 38 people on board, including passengers and crew. The flight faced difficulties due to weather conditions, which contributed to its loss of contact. Despite extensive search efforts, no wreckage or survivors were found, leading to unanswered questions regarding the cause of the incident and the fate of those onboard.
Continue ReadingWiderøe Flight 839 Crash Near Værøy Airport
Widerøe Flight 839 crashed shortly after taking off from Værøy Airport in Norway, resulting in the deaths of five individuals on board. The aircraft, a Dash 7, experienced a loss of control shortly after liftoff, leading to a rapid descent. The incident raised concerns about safety protocols and the operational challenges faced by regional airlines operating in difficult weather conditions characteristic of the area.
Continue ReadingAeroflot Flight 6502 Crash at Kuibyshev Airport
Aeroflot Flight 6502, operated by a Tupolev Tu-154, crashed while attempting to land at Kuibyshev Airport, resulting in 70 fatalities. The accident occurred due to adverse weather conditions and a malfunction in the aircraft's flight controls. The flight was carrying passengers from Moscow to Kuibyshev, and during the final approach, the plane encountered difficulties, leading to a tragic ending.
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