Historical Events tagged with "sheremetyevo"

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Accidents & Tragedies

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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Accidents & Tragedies

Aeroflot Flight 065 suffers catastrophic accident

February 17th, 1966 59 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 065 was a scheduled passenger flight operating from Sheremetyevo International Airport. During takeoff, the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude, leading to a crash shortly after leaving the runway. The accident claimed the lives of 21 individuals aboard, highlighting significant issues within the aviation safety protocols of the time. Investigators later focused on mechanical failure and pilot error as potential contributing factors to the incident.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Opening of Sheremetyevo International Airport

August 11th, 1959 65 years ago

Sheremetyevo International Airport was inaugurated as a major transportation hub in Russia, located near Moscow. Designed to accommodate the increasing number of international flights, the airport featured state-of-the-art facilities and was aimed at enhancing air travel for both domestic and international passengers. Its opening marked a milestone in Soviet aviation, symbolizing progress in infrastructure development amidst the Cold War era.

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