Historical Events tagged with "dc-8"

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United Air Lines Flight 227 Crashes in Salt Lake City

November 11th, 1965 59 years ago

United Air Lines Flight 227, a Douglas DC-8, crashed during its landing approach at Salt Lake City International Airport. The flight was arriving from Los Angeles when it struck a levee near the airport. Of the 85 individuals on board, 43 lost their lives, while the remaining 42 survived the incident. This catastrophe drew significant attention to flight safety protocols.

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Explosion of Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 21

July 8th, 1965 59 years ago

Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 21 was destroyed by a bomb near 100 Mile House, Canada. The incident occurred while the aircraft was en route from Vancouver to Calgary. A total of 52 people were killed, including passengers and crew, which marked one of the deadliest aviation disasters in Canadian history. The tragic event raised significant concerns over airline security during a period of increasing air travel.

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Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831 Crash

November 29th, 1963 61 years ago

A Trans-Canada Air Lines flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Montreal-Dorval International Airport, resulting in the loss of all 118 passengers and crew on board. The aircraft, a Douglas DC-8-53, encountered difficulties in the early stages of the flight. Investigations revealed that a combination of mechanical failure and pilot error contributed to the disaster, marking a significant event in Canadian aviation history.

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Swissair Flight 306 Fatal Crash Overview

September 4th, 1963 61 years ago

Swissair Flight 306, a Douglas DC-8, crashed near Dürrenäsch, Switzerland, resulting in the loss of all 80 people aboard. The flight was en route from Zurich to New York City but encountered severe weather. Poor visibility and a malfunction in the aircraft's autothrottle system contributed to the disaster. Despite attempts to regain control, the plane went down in an area surrounded by dense fog and mountainous terrain, leaving no survivors.

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Viasa Flight 897's Fatal Departure from Lisbon

May 30th, 1961 63 years ago

Viasa Flight 897, a Douglas DC-8, tragically crashed shortly after taking off from Lisbon Airport, resulting in the loss of 61 lives. The aircraft encountered difficulties soon after leaving the runway, leading to its abrupt descent. Rescue efforts began immediately but the impact had devastating consequences. The accident raised significant concerns regarding airline safety and protocols in the aviation industry, prompting investigations and evaluations of operational standards.

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Collision of United DC-8 and TWA Constellation

December 16th, 1960 64 years ago

A United Air Lines Douglas DC-8 collided with a TWA Lockheed Super Constellation over Staten Island, New York, resulting in a catastrophic crash that claimed the lives of all 128 passengers and crew members aboard both aircraft, as well as six individuals on the ground. The collision occurred due to a miscommunication between air traffic control and the aircraft, leading to a deadly intersection of flight paths over the densely populated area. This tragic incident highlighted the need for improved aviation safety protocols.

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Air France Flight 343 crashes in Senegal

August 29th, 1960 64 years ago

Air France Flight 343 was a scheduled passenger flight that tragically crashed while approaching Yoff Airport in Senegal, resulting in the loss of all 63 individuals on board. The aircraft, a Douglas DC-8, encountered difficulties during its final descent, leading to a catastrophic failure. This incident marked one of the significant air disasters of the era, sparking discussions about aviation safety standards and operational protocols in the context of international air travel.

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