Events tagged with "faaa international airport"

Historical Events tagged with "faaa international airport"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Pan Am Flight 816 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff

July 22nd, 1973 51 years ago

Pan Am Flight 816, a scheduled passenger flight, crashed shortly after taking off from Faa'a International Airport in Papeete, French Polynesia, resulting in 78 fatalities. The aircraft, a Boeing 707, suffered a critical failure of its powerplant during takeoff. Rescue teams faced challenging conditions as the wreckage was located near the airport, complicating recovery efforts. The crash highlighted the need for improved safety protocols in aviation.