Events tagged with "c-131"

Historical Events tagged with "c-131"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Munich C-131 Crash Kills 52 People

December 17th, 1960 64 years ago

A Lockheed C-131 Samaritan aircraft crashed near Munich, Germany, killing all 20 passengers and crew on board, in addition to 32 people on the ground. The flight was en route from the United States to Germany, and the crash occurred shortly after takeoff due to adverse weather conditions. This tragic event highlighted the risks associated with aviation during that era, especially under challenging weather circumstances.