Historical Events tagged with "domestic flight"
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China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 crash details
China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735, a Boeing 737-800, crashed in the mountains of Guangxi, China, while en route from Kunming to Guangzhou. The flight lost contact over the city of Wuzhou, and efforts to locate the wreckage began shortly after. All 132 people on board, including passengers and crew, perished in the disaster. Initial investigations indicated that the aircraft rapidly descended from cruising altitude, raising questions about potential causes.
Continue ReadingPakistan International Airlines Flight 661 Crash
A Pakistan International Airlines ATR-42-500 crashed near Havelian, killing all 47 passengers and crew on board. The flight was en route from Chitral to Islamabad. Reportedly, the aircraft experienced engine failure shortly before the crash, leading to a rapid descent and impact. The incident prompted investigations into safety protocols for domestic flights in Pakistan.
Continue ReadingMandala Airlines Flight 091 Crashes After Takeoff
Mandala Airlines Flight 091 crashed shortly after departing from Polonia International Airport in Medan, Indonesia, resulting in the loss of all 149 people on board. The Boeing 737-300 was on a domestic flight to Jakarta when it encountered severe difficulties just minutes after takeoff. Eyewitness reports indicated that the aircraft experienced engine failure, leading to its rapid descent into a residential area, exacerbating the tragedy.
Continue ReadingTurkish Airlines Flight 5904 Crash
Turkish Airlines Flight 5904 crashed near Ceyhan, Turkey, resulting in the deaths of six individuals. The aircraft, a Fokker 27, was on a domestic flight when it encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff. Tragically, despite efforts by the crew to regain control, the plane went down in a rural area. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, but six people on board perished in the crash, highlighting concerns over aviation safety and operational protocols in Turkey at the time.
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