Events tagged with "flight 101"

Historical Events tagged with "flight 101"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Air India Flight 101 Crashes into Mont Blanc

January 24th, 1966 59 years ago

Air India Flight 101, a Boeing 707-437, crashed into Mont Blanc shortly after takeoff from Mumbai, resulting in the loss of all 117 people on board. The flight, which was en route to New York City, encountered adverse weather conditions and navigational errors, leading to the catastrophic incident. The crash site was located in the French Alps, and the investigation revealed shortcomings in the crew's situational awareness and the aircraft's altitude monitoring systems, marking a critical moment in aviation safety history.