Historical Events tagged with "malév"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Malév Flight 240 Crashes in Mediterranean Sea

September 30th, 1975 49 years ago

Malév Flight 240, a scheduled passenger flight, crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near Beirut International Airport, resulting in the death of all 60 people on board. The aircraft, a Boeing 727, was approaching the airport when it encountered difficulties. The crash raised concerns over safety protocols in the region, particularly in light of the ongoing civil unrest at the time.

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