Historical Events tagged with "siberian"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Aeroflot Flight 821 Crashes Near Perm
September 14th, 2008 16 years ago
Aeroflot Flight 821, a Boeing 737-500, crashed while approaching Perm International Airport in Russia. The aircraft, carrying 88 individuals, lost contact with air traffic control and went down, striking a section of the Trans-Siberian Railway. This incident occurred in challenging weather conditions, and all on board were killed. The tragedy underscored the importance of air safety and led to investigations into the causes of the accident and the pilot's decisions.
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