Events tagged with "kegworth"

Historical Events tagged with "kegworth"

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Accidents & Tragedies

British Midland Flight 92 Crashes on M1

January 8th, 1989 36 years ago

British Midland Flight 92, a Boeing 737-400, crashed due to engine failure while approaching East Midlands Airport. The aircraft, having departed from London Heathrow, lost power in one of its engines, leading to a stall. In a tragic twist, it impacted the M1 motorway near Kegworth, resulting in 47 fatalities among the 126 onboard. Emergency responders worked quickly to manage the aftermath and assist survivors.