Historical Events tagged with "airtraffic"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Accidents & Tragedies

JAL Flight 350 Crash Near Haneda Airport

February 9th, 1982 43 years ago

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.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Paninternational Flight 112 Crashes on Highway

September 6th, 1971 53 years ago

Paninternational Flight 112, while approaching Hamburg Airport, crashed onto the Bundesautobahn 7 highway, resulting in the deaths of 22 individuals aboard. This tragic incident occurred when the aircraft encountered severe weather conditions during its descent. The crash site was close to the busy highway, highlighting the dangers of air traffic in close proximity to populated areas. Despite rescue efforts, the majority of those on board could not be saved, marking a significant air disaster in the region.

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