Historical Events tagged with "königs wusterhausen"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Ilyushin Il-62 Airliner Crash in East Germany
August 14th, 1972 52 years ago
An Ilyushin Il-62 airliner, operating on a domestic route in East Germany, crashed near Königs Wusterhausen killing all 156 passengers and crew on board. The aircraft encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff, leading to a catastrophic failure that resulted in the tragic loss of life. Investigators later revealed potential mechanical failures contributing to the accident.
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