Events tagged with "palam international airport"

Historical Events tagged with "palam international airport"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Japan Air Lines Flight 471 Crash in New Delhi

June 14th, 1972 52 years ago

Japan Air Lines Flight 471 crashed on approach to Palam International Airport in New Delhi, India, resulting in the loss of 82 lives out of 87 passengers and crew on board. The aircraft, a Boeing 727, encountered difficulties during its landing approach due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. Tragically, the crash also claimed the lives of four individuals on the ground, further heightening the disaster's impact on the local community.