Events tagged with "flight accident"

Historical Events tagged with "flight accident"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Accidents & Tragedies

Turkish Airlines Flight 278 crashes near Van

December 29th, 1994 30 years ago

Turkish Airlines Flight 278, a Boeing 737-400, crashed during its approach to Van Ferit Melen Airport in Turkey, resulting in the deaths of 57 individuals among the 76 passengers and crew on board. The flight originated from Istanbul and was attempting to land in poor weather conditions. The aircraft failed to stabilize during its final approach, leading to a tragic accident that deeply affected the aviation community.