Historical Events tagged with "korean air"
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Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 Crash
Shortly after departing from London Stansted Airport, Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 crashed into Hatfield Forest near Great Hallingbury, resulting in the death of all four individuals onboard. The aircraft was a Boeing 747-200F that took off around noon for a cargo flight. The cause of the crash was later traced to a loss of control during ascent, compounded by pilot error and poor weather conditions.
Continue ReadingKorean Air Flight 801 Crash in Guam
Korean Air Flight 801 was a scheduled international flight from Seoul, South Korea to Guam. On August 6, 1997, the aircraft, a Boeing 747-300, crashed into Nimitz Hill, near the airport in Guam, killing 229 of the 254 people aboard. The crash occurred while the plane was attempting to land in poor weather conditions, leading to a failure in navigation and descent management.
Continue ReadingKorean Air Flight 803 Crashes Near Tripoli
Korean Air Flight 803, a DC-10, crashed while attempting to land at Tripoli International Airport in Libya. With 199 passengers and crew on board, the tragedy resulted in the deaths of 75 individuals, including four people on the ground. This crash marked the second DC-10 accident in a short span of two weeks, the first being United Airlines Flight 232. The cause of the incident involved misjudgments during the landing approach amidst challenging weather conditions.
Continue ReadingNorth Korean Bombing of Korean Air Flight 858
Korean Air Flight 858 was bombed by North Korean agents, resulting in the deaths of all 115 passengers and crew aboard. The aircraft, a Boeing 737, was en route from Baghdad to Seoul, making a stop in Abu Dhabi. Two North Korean agents, Kim Hyun-hui and another operative, planted the bomb disguised in a cigarette package. The explosion occurred over the Andaman Sea, shortly after the plane took off from Abu Dhabi, leading to its tragic descent into the ocean.
Continue ReadingUSSR Vetoes UN Resolution on KAL Flight 007
The USSR exercised its veto in the UN Security Council regarding a resolution that condemned the Soviet Union for shooting down Korean Air Lines Flight 007. The resolution was introduced as a response to the September 1 incident, where the aircraft was destroyed, resulting in the death of all 269 passengers and crew. The Soviet Union justified the action by claiming the flight had violated its airspace, while the resolution sought to hold the USSR accountable for the loss of innocent lives. The veto showcased the deepening rifts in the Cold War.
Continue ReadingSoviet Admission on Korean Air Lines Shootdown
The Soviet Union acknowledged that it shot down Korean Air Lines Flight 007, claiming its operatives were unaware that the aircraft was civilian. The Boeing 747 had strayed off course into Soviet airspace, leading to a confrontation that resulted in all onboard losing their lives. This incident heightened tensions during the Cold War and drew international condemnation.
Continue ReadingSoviet Fighter Downs Korean Air Flight 007
Korean Air Lines Flight 007, a commercial airliner, was shot down by a Soviet jet fighter after straying into Soviet airspace. The incident occurred while the aircraft was traveling from New York City to Seoul. All 269 passengers and crew members on board perished, including Congressman Lawrence McDonald, leading to heightened tensions during the Cold War.
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