Historical Events tagged with "md-82"

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Tragic Crash of West Caribbean Airways Flight 708

August 16th, 2005 19 years ago

West Caribbean Airways Flight 708, operated with a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, crashed near Machiques, Venezuela, resulting in the loss of all 160 individuals onboard. The flight, originating from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, was en route to Martinique. Tragically, the plane encountered severe atmospheric conditions, which contributed to its crash shortly after takeoff. This incident prompted investigations into aviation safety in the region.

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Lion Air Flight 538 Runway Overrun Incident

November 30th, 2004 20 years ago

Lion Air Flight 538, an MD-82 aircraft, overran the runway while landing at Adisucipto International Airport in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The flight, carrying 148 people, lost control after landing during adverse weather conditions, resulting in the aircraft crashing and breaking into two parts. Unfortunately, 25 individuals lost their lives, and many others sustained injuries. The incident highlighted significant concerns regarding safety protocols and aircraft operations in Indonesia's aviation sector.

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China Eastern Airlines Flight 5210 Tragedy

November 21st, 2004 20 years ago

China Eastern Airlines Flight 5210, a regional jet, crashed shortly after taking off from Baotou Donghe Airport in Inner Mongolia, China. The aircraft, which was bound for Shanghai, encountered difficulties during its ascent and went down within minutes, resulting in the deaths of all 55 people aboard. Investigators later determined that pilot error and adverse weather conditions contributed to the crash, marking it as one of the serious aviation incidents in China.

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China Northern Airlines Flight MD-82 Crash

May 7th, 2002 22 years ago

A China Northern Airlines MD-82 experienced a catastrophic failure and plunged into the Yellow Sea near Dalian. The aircraft was carrying 112 people, including passengers and crew, when it lost control shortly after takeoff due to technical malfunctions. Rescuers were dispatched to the area but were unable to recover any survivors from the wreckage beneath the water’s surface. The event raised significant concerns regarding aircraft safety standards in Chinese aviation.

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China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 crash

June 6th, 1994 30 years ago

China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 was a scheduled domestic flight from Xi'an to Guangzhou that tragically crashed near Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, had 160 people on board at the time of the accident. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff due to a loss of control by the pilots, resulting in the deaths of all passengers and crew members aboard. The incident raised substantial concerns regarding flight safety and pilot training.

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Aero Trasporti Italiani Flight 460 Crash

October 15th, 1987 37 years ago

Aero Trasporti Italiani Flight 460 tragically crashed near Conca di Crezzo, Italy, resulting in the loss of all 37 individuals on board. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, was en route from Milan to Brussels when it encountered severe weather conditions. The crew attempted to navigate through the storm but lost control, leading to the crash in the mountainous region. Recovery efforts commenced immediately, and investigations began to determine the cause of the accident.

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Northwest Airlines Flight 255 Crash in Detroit

August 16th, 1987 37 years ago

Northwest Airlines Flight 255, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, took off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport but crashed shortly after becoming airborne due to a loss of control. With 155 passengers and crew on board, only one person survived the accident. Additionally, two individuals on the ground were killed by the aircraft, which struck a nearby road, highlighting a tragic series of events resulting from pilot error and the aircraft's configuration.

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