Historical Events tagged with "aviation"

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Military & Warfare

Georgian Airlines Tu-154 Shooting Incident

September 22nd, 1993 31 years ago

A Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-154 was shot down by a missile while approaching Sukhumi, Georgia, during a period of conflict. The aircraft, carrying both passengers and crew, was targeted by ground-to-air fire amid the civil strife prevalent in the area. This incident raised international concerns regarding aviation safety and regional hostilities.

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Military & Warfare

Tu-134 Missile Incident in Black Sea

September 21st, 1993 31 years ago

A Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-134 was shot down by a missile while flying over the Black Sea near Sokhumi, Georgia. The aircraft was en route from Tbilisi, Georgia, to Sochi, Russia, and was mistakenly identified as a military target during the ongoing conflicts in the region. The incident resulted in the loss of all passengers aboard and highlighted the ongoing tensions and violence in the war-torn areas surrounding Abkhazia.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Lufthansa Flight 2904 Overshoots Runway

September 14th, 1993 31 years ago

Lufthansa Flight 2904, an Airbus A320, crashed into an embankment after overshooting the runway at Okęcie International Airport, resulting in the deaths of two people. The flight was arriving from Frankfurt when it failed to stop within the runway limits. Despite the rapid descent during landing, the incident raised questions regarding air traffic control protocols and safety measures at busy airports.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Tajikistan Airlines Yak-40 Crashes During Takeoff

August 28th, 1993 31 years ago

A Yakovlev Yak-40 operated by Tajikistan Airlines crashed during takeoff from Khorog Airport. The aircraft was attempting to depart when it encountered a catastrophic failure, resulting in the loss of all 82 individuals on board. This incident marked one of the deadliest air accidents in the region’s aviation history and highlighted ongoing concerns about flight safety in Central Asia during a period of political and economic instability.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Sakha Avia Flight 301 Fatal Crash

August 26th, 1993 31 years ago

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.

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Accidents & Tragedies

American International Airways Flight 808 Crash

August 18th, 1993 31 years ago

American International Airways Flight 808, operating a cargo flight, crashed at Leeward Point Field within the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. The incident involved a McDonnell Douglas DC-8 aircraft that sustained substantial damage during the accident, resulting in injuries to all three crew members on board. The cause of the crash was investigated, focusing on pilot error and adverse weather conditions that may have contributed to the mishap.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Asiana Airlines Flight 733 Crashes on Final Approach

July 26th, 1993 31 years ago

Asiana Airlines Flight 733, en route to Mokpo Airport in South Korea, crashed into a ridge on Mt. Ungeo during its third landing attempt. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-500, was attempting to land in poor visibility due to heavy rain and fog when the accident occurred. Of the 116 people on board, 68 were killed, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters in South Korea's history.

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Accidents & Tragedies

China Northwest Airlines Flight 2119 Crash

July 23rd, 1993 31 years ago

China Northwest Airlines Flight 2119 crashed during takeoff from Yinchuan Xihuayuan Airport, resulting in 55 fatalities. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff due to a technical malfunction. All passengers and crew on board perished in this tragic incident, highlighting issues surrounding aviation safety in China during the early 1990s, a time of rapid growth in its civil aviation sector.

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SAM Colombia Flight 501 Crashes Near Medellín

May 19th, 1993 31 years ago

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.

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