Historical Events tagged with "tupolev"

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Vietnam Airlines Flight 815 Tragedy

September 3rd, 1997 27 years ago

Vietnam Airlines Flight 815, a Tupolev Tu-134, crashed while approaching Phnom Penh airport, resulting in the deaths of 64 individuals. The aircraft was on a domestic flight from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cambodian capital when it encountered difficulties during its descent and ultimately failed to land safely. The incident occurred in poor weather conditions, contributing to the crash's severity.

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Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801 Crash in Spitsbergen

August 29th, 1996 28 years ago

Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801, a Tupolev Tu-154, crashed into a mountain on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen, resulting in the death of all 141 people aboard. The flight was en route from Moscow to the island when it encountered adverse weather conditions and navigational challenges. Despite the efforts of the flight crew to manage the situation, the aircraft tragically impacted the rugged terrain. This incident marked one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the region.

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Azerbaijan Airlines Flight A-56 Crash

December 5th, 1995 29 years ago

Azerbaijan Airlines Flight A-56, a domestic flight, crashed while attempting to land at Nakhchivan International Airport in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. The aircraft, which was carrying a total of 52 people, encountered difficulties due to severe weather conditions and struck the ground shortly before landing. Tragically, all aboard perished in the accident, marking a significant incident in Azerbaijan's aviation history.

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Baikal Airlines Flight 130 Disaster in Russia

January 3rd, 1994 31 years ago

Baikal Airlines Flight 130 crashed near Mamoney, Irkutsk, resulting in the loss of 125 lives. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-154, encountered severe weather conditions shortly after takeoff from Irkutsk Airport. Despite the crew's efforts to manage the emergency, the aircraft went down in a remote area, leading to a complete loss of all passengers and crew aboard. This incident marked one of the deadliest air disasters in Russia's aviation history.

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Mid-air Collision of Iranian Aircraft

February 8th, 1993 32 years ago

A collision occurred between an Iran Air Tours Tupolev Tu-154 and an Iranian Air Force Sukhoi Su-24 near Qods, Iran, resulting in the deaths of all 133 individuals on both aircraft. The incident prompted investigations into air traffic control and operational safety for civilian and military air traffic in the region, highlighting significant issues with airspace management.

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Aeroflot Flight 2808 crashes on approach

August 27th, 1992 32 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 2808, a Tupolev Tu-154, crashed while approaching Ivanovo Yuzhny Airport, resulting in the loss of all 84 passengers and crew on board. The incident occurred during bad weather conditions, with heavy rain reducing visibility. Air traffic control had cleared the flight for landing, but complications arose as the aircraft descended. Investigations were launched to determine the specific causes, with an emphasis on understanding the role of both pilot error and weather conditions in the disaster.

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Tupolev Tu-154 Crash in Tbilisi

July 20th, 1992 32 years ago

A Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft crashed during takeoff at Tbilisi International Airport, resulting in the loss of all 24 individuals on board, alongside the deaths of four people on the ground. The cause of the crash was attributed to an engine failure, which led to a rapid loss of control shortly after takeoff. This incident highlighted the aviation safety challenges faced by the region during a tumultuous period.

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Interflug Flight 102 Rejected Takeoff Crash

June 17th, 1989 35 years ago

Interflug Flight 102 was a regular flight from Berlin Schönefeld Airport to Varna, Bulgaria. During takeoff, the crew initiated a rejected takeoff due to an engine malfunction, resulting in the aircraft crashing shortly after. The crash killed 21 people on board, highlighting critical safety concerns in aviation during a period of political and economic transition in Eastern Europe.

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Aeroflot Flight N-528 Crashes in Ukraine

June 19th, 1987 37 years ago

Aeroflot Flight N-528, operated by a Tupolev Tu-134, crashed while attempting to land at Berdiansk Airport. The incident resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including passengers and crew members. The cause of the crash was attributed to poor weather conditions that hampered visibility, leading to a loss of control during approach. Authorities later conducted an investigation to ascertain further details surrounding the circumstances of the crash.

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