Historical Events tagged with "airways"
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Garuda Flight 892 Crash in India
Garuda Indonesian Airways Flight 892, a scheduled domestic passenger flight, crashed near Nala Sopara, India, resulting in the deaths of 30 individuals onboard. This disaster occurred when the aircraft, a Douglas DC-8, lost control during its approach due to adverse weather conditions and poor visibility. The plane was returning to Jakarta from a connecting flight from Madras. Search and rescue operations were initiated immediately after the crash, which was detected by nearby residents.
Continue ReadingCaledonian Airways DC-7 Crash in Cameroon
A Caledonian Airways Douglas DC-7 crashed shortly after takeoff from Yaoundé, Cameroon, resulting in the loss of 111 lives. The aircraft was on a charter flight with predominantly British tourists traveling to South Africa. Poor weather conditions and the plane's altitude contributed to the tragedy, marking it as one of the deadliest accidents involving a DC-7 aircraft.
Continue ReadingEngine Failure of Vickers Viscount G-AOHP
A Vickers Viscount G-AOHP operated by British European Airways experienced a significant emergency when three of its engines failed during its approach to Copenhagen Airport. This incident occurred due to a malfunction in the aircraft's anti-icing system, which impaired engine performance. Fortunately, there were no fatalities among the passengers or crew during this critical emergency landing at Ballerup.
Continue ReadingCrash of South African Airways Flight 201
South African Airways Flight 201, a de Havilland DH.106 Comet 1, crashed into the sea during a night flight, leading to the loss of all 21 people on board. The aircraft encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff from the airport in Rome, Italy. Despite efforts by the crew, the aircraft failed to maintain altitude and disappeared from radar. This incident underscored the risks associated with early jet travel and raised significant safety concerns for the aviation industry at the time.
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