Historical Events tagged with "boeing 777"
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Asiana Airlines Flight 214 Crash in San Francisco
A Boeing 777 operated by Asiana Airlines crashed during its landing approach at San Francisco International Airport. The aircraft, carrying 307 people, struck a seawall at the end of the runway, resulting in a tragic outcome: three fatalities and injuries to 181 individuals. The incident occurred as the plane misjudged its landing speed, leading to a significant emergency response and subsequent investigations into aviation safety protocols.
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British Airways Flight 38, a Boeing 777-200ER, crashed short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport while attempting to land. The aircraft, carrying 152 passengers and crew, suffered a power loss just before touchdown due to ice buildup in the fuel system. The incident resulted in injuries to 47 people, including minor injuries among passengers and crew.
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