Historical Events tagged with "mid-air"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Mid-air Collision of Iranian Aircraft

February 8th, 1993 32 years ago

A collision occurred between an Iran Air Tours Tupolev Tu-154 and an Iranian Air Force Sukhoi Su-24 near Qods, Iran, resulting in the deaths of all 133 individuals on both aircraft. The incident prompted investigations into air traffic control and operational safety for civilian and military air traffic in the region, highlighting significant issues with airspace management.

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Mid-air Collision of Canadair CL-44 and Sukhoi Su-15

July 18th, 1981 43 years ago

A Canadair CL-44 cargo aircraft collided with a Sukhoi Su-15 fighter jet near Yerevan, Armenia, resulting in four fatalities. The accident occurred as both aircraft were operating in the same airspace, with the Canadair on a cargo flight. Investigations revealed that a lack of communication and possible radar issues contributed to the tragic incident. This mid-air collision highlighted significant air traffic control challenges in the region during that period.

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Mid-air Collision Over Brunswick, Maryland

May 20th, 1958 66 years ago

A Capital Airlines Flight 300 collided with a U.S. Air Force Lockheed T-33 over Brunswick, Maryland, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals. The incident occurred when the commercial airliner was on approach to land, and the military jet, conducting a training flight, was in the vicinity. The collision raised significant safety concerns regarding air traffic control and the management of civilian and military airspace.

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