Historical Events tagged with "fokker f27"
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MacRobertson Miller Airlines Flight 1750 Crash
MacRobertson Miller Airlines Flight 1750 crashed near Port Hedland, Western Australia, resulting in the death of all 26 individuals aboard. The plane, operated by a Fokker F27 Friendship, was en route from Perth to Port Hedland when it went down shortly before landing. The cause of the crash was attributed to pilot error, compounded by difficult weather conditions, particularly low visibility due to rain and thunderstorms. The aircraft, having taken off from Perth International Airport, was attempting to land at Port Hedland when it lost altitude and impacted the terrain.
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A Turkish Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashed into Mount Medetsiz in the Taurus Mountains of Turkey, resulting in the loss of all 11 individuals on board. The flight experienced difficulties in poor weather conditions, leading to the unfortunate accident. Rescue operations commenced immediately, facing challenges due to the rugged terrain and adverse weather. Investigation revealed errors in navigation and communication contributed to the tragedy.
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