Historical Events tagged with "pulkovo"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Pulkovo Aviation Flight 612 crashes in Ukraine

August 22nd, 2006 18 years ago

Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 612, a scheduled flight from Anapa, Russia to St. Petersburg, crashed near the Russian border over eastern Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of all 170 individuals on board. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-154, was on approach when it lost contact with air traffic control and tragically disappeared from radar. The cause of the crash was attributed to poor weather conditions, with heavy thunderstorms reported in the area.

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Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 9560 Crash

July 28th, 2002 22 years ago

Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 9560 crashed shortly after takeoff from Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow, Russia. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-154, encountered difficulties shortly after departure, resulting in the tragic loss of 14 lives among the 16 people on board. The crash raised significant concerns regarding aviation safety and maintenance standards in the region.

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Plane Crash Claims 109 Lives Near Pulkovo Airport

April 27th, 1974 50 years ago

A catastrophic plane crash occurred near Pulkovo Airport, resulting in the loss of 109 lives. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-154, was operated by Aeroflot and crashed shortly after takeoff on its flight to the Black Sea resort of Sochi. During the flight, the crew encountered severe turbulence, which led to the tragic accident. Emergency services were deployed but were ultimately unable to save anyone on board.

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