Historical Events tagged with "crash"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Aeroflot Flight 1668 Crash Near Olyokminsk

January 6th, 1968 57 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 1668, a Soviet passenger aircraft, crashed near Olyokminsk, resulting in the deaths of 45 individuals on board. The incident occurred when the aircraft was on a domestic flight in Russia. Reports suggested that adverse weather conditions contributed to the crash. Passengers included civilians and crew members traveling to various destinations within the Soviet Union.

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Aeroflot Flight L-51 Crash in Latvia

December 30th, 1967 57 years ago

Aeroflot Flight L-51, a Soviet passenger aircraft, crashed near Liepāja International Airport in Latvia while on approach for landing. The incident resulted in the loss of 43 lives, including passengers and crew members. The aircraft encountered difficulties under poor weather conditions before the crash. Investigations suggested a combination of pilot error and equipment malfunction as contributing factors to the tragedy.

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Aeroflot Flight 2230 crash at Koltsovo Airport

November 16th, 1967 57 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 2230, a domestic flight, crashed shortly after takeoff from Koltsovo Airport in Sverdlovsk, Russia, resulting in the deaths of 107 people on board. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-104, was en route to the city of Leningrad when it encountered severe turbulence and began to lose altitude rapidly. Despite the crew's attempts to regain control, the plane crashed just a few kilometers from the airport, highlighting the challenges of flying in adverse weather conditions.

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Canadair C-4 Argonaut Crash in Stockport

June 4th, 1967 57 years ago

A Canadair C-4 Argonaut crashed in Stockport, England, killing 72 people on board. The plane was on a flight from Manchester to Malta when it encountered severe weather conditions. The crash site was immediately cordoned off by emergency services, who worked to recover the bodies of the victims. Investigators later determined that poor visibility and inclement weather were contributing factors to the tragedy.

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TWA Flight 553 Mid-Air Collision in Ohio

March 9th, 1967 58 years ago

Trans World Airlines Flight 553 collided in mid-air with a Beechcraft Baron, resulting in the crash of the commercial flight into a field in Concord Township, Ohio, killing all 26 people on board. The incident involved two aircraft, with the TWA flight carrying passengers and crew while the Baron was operated privately. Witnesses reported seeing the planes entangled before they descended into the ground.

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Lake Central Airlines Flight 527 Fatal Crash

March 5th, 1967 58 years ago

Lake Central Airlines Flight 527, a scheduled passenger flight, tragically crashed near Marseilles, Ohio, leading to the loss of 38 lives. The aircraft, a Martin 404, was en route from Indianapolis to Columbus when it encountered severe weather conditions. Pilots attempted to navigate through the storm but ultimately lost control, resulting in the crash shortly after takeoff. Eyewitnesses described heavy rain and wind during the time of the accident, compounding the challenges faced by the flight crew.

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West Coast Airlines Flight 956 DC-9 Crash in Oregon

October 1st, 1966 58 years ago

West Coast Airlines Flight 956, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9, crashed on the outskirts of Salem, Oregon, with no survivors aboard. The flight was en route from Portland to Sacramento when it encountered severe weather conditions, leading to loss of control. The aircraft went down near the Santiam River, resulting in a catastrophic event that marked the first loss of a DC-9 in aviation history. Emergency responders arrived but found no survivors among the 35 passengers and crew.

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Aeroflot Flight 065 suffers catastrophic accident

February 17th, 1966 59 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 065 was a scheduled passenger flight operating from Sheremetyevo International Airport. During takeoff, the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude, leading to a crash shortly after leaving the runway. The accident claimed the lives of 21 individuals aboard, highlighting significant issues within the aviation safety protocols of the time. Investigators later focused on mechanical failure and pilot error as potential contributing factors to the incident.

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All Nippon Airways Flight 60 plunges into Tokyo Bay

February 4th, 1966 59 years ago

All Nippon Airways Flight 60, a domestic flight, tragically plunged into Tokyo Bay shortly after takeoff from Tokyo International Airport. This flight was carrying a total of 144 passengers and crew when the incident occurred, leading to the loss of 133 lives. The crash was attributed to a series of technical failures and human error, including issues with engine power and navigation. Despite the pilot's efforts to control the aircraft, the plane ultimately descended into the bay with little time for recovery.

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