Historical Events tagged with "stockport"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Canadair C-4 Argonaut Crash in Stockport
June 4th, 1967 57 years ago
A Canadair C-4 Argonaut crashed in Stockport, England, killing 72 people on board. The plane was on a flight from Manchester to Malta when it encountered severe weather conditions. The crash site was immediately cordoned off by emergency services, who worked to recover the bodies of the victims. Investigators later determined that poor visibility and inclement weather were contributing factors to the tragedy.
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