Historical Events tagged with "manaus"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Rico Linhas Aéreas Flight 4815 Crash
May 14th, 2004 20 years ago
Rico Linhas Aéreas Flight 4815 crashed into the Amazon rainforest while approaching Eduardo Gomes International Airport in Manaus, Brazil, resulting in the loss of 33 lives. The incident occurred under challenging weather conditions, leading to the aircraft’s uncontrolled descent and final impact. Search and rescue teams faced difficulty due to the remote location of the crash. This tragic accident raised awareness about aviation safety standards in Brazil.
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