Historical Events tagged with "taurus mountains"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Turkish Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship Crash
March 8th, 1962 63 years ago
A Turkish Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashed into Mount Medetsiz in the Taurus Mountains of Turkey, resulting in the loss of all 11 individuals on board. The flight experienced difficulties in poor weather conditions, leading to the unfortunate accident. Rescue operations commenced immediately, facing challenges due to the rugged terrain and adverse weather. Investigation revealed errors in navigation and communication contributed to the tragedy.
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