Events tagged with "fokker f-28"

Historical Events tagged with "fokker f-28"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Air Ontario Flight 1363 Crashes in Ontario

March 10th, 1989 36 years ago

Air Ontario Flight 1363, operating a Fokker F-28 Fellowship, experienced a critical failure while attempting to land at Dryden Regional Airport in Ontario, Canada. The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, leading to the tragic loss of 24 lives. The flight was en route from Dryden to Winnipeg when it encountered severe weather conditions, including ice on the wings that contributed to the crash. This incident highlighted significant issues regarding aviation safety and the challenges of flying in harsh weather conditions.