Historical Events tagged with "japan Airlines"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Japan Air Lines Flight 123 Tragedy
August 12th, 1985 39 years ago
Japan Air Lines Flight 123 crashed into the Osutaka Ridge in Gunma Prefecture, killing 520 people. The aircraft, a Boeing 747, experienced catastrophic failure due to an earlier repair issue, leading to a loss of control. This disaster marked the deadliest single-aircraft accident in aviation history, deeply affecting air travel regulations and safety protocols.
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