Historical Events tagged with "river shannon"
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Accidents & Tragedies
KLM Flight 633 Crashes into River Shannon
September 5th, 1954 70 years ago
KLM Flight 633, a Douglas DC-6B, crashed into the River Shannon during its approach to Shannon Airport. The plane was carrying 39 passengers and crew members when it encountered difficulties, resulting in the tragic loss of 28 lives. The aircraft reportedly sank quickly after impact, complicating rescue efforts. Investigations revealed that a combination of factors, including challenging weather conditions, contributed to the incident.
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