Historical Events tagged with "tupolev"

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Aeroflot Flight 6502 Crash at Kuibyshev Airport

October 20th, 1986 38 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 6502, operated by a Tupolev Tu-154, crashed while attempting to land at Kuibyshev Airport, resulting in 70 fatalities. The accident occurred due to adverse weather conditions and a malfunction in the aircraft's flight controls. The flight was carrying passengers from Moscow to Kuibyshev, and during the final approach, the plane encountered difficulties, leading to a tragic ending.

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Aeroflot Flight 2306 Emergency Landing Crash

July 2nd, 1986 38 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 2306, a Soviet passenger aircraft, crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Syktyvkar Airport in the Komi Republic, Russia, resulting in the deaths of 54 people. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-154, encountered severe technical failures, compelling the crew to divert to Syktyvkar. Despite the pilots' efforts, the plane failed to land safely, leading to a catastrophic accident that claimed many lives.

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Soviet Aeroflot Tu-154 Crash Kills 200

July 10th, 1985 39 years ago

An Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft crashed near Uchkuduk, Uzbekistan, resulting in the deaths of all 200 individuals on board. The crash occurred during a domestic flight from Tashkent to Samarkand. Investigations later indicated that a stall during the flight led to the tragic accident, marking it as the deadliest in Soviet aviation history. The aircraft ultimately lost altitude and impacted the ground under unclear circumstances.

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Aeroflot Flight 3519 Fatal Crash in Krasnoyarsk

December 23rd, 1984 40 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 3519, a Soviet passenger airliner, experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Krasnoyarsk International Airport. The flight was attempting an emergency landing when it tragically crashed, resulting in the loss of 110 out of the 111 individuals on board. This aircraft was a Tupolev Tu-154, which was commonly used in Soviet civil aviation.

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Aeroflot Flight 601 Fatal Takeoff Incident

December 24th, 1983 41 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 601, a Soviet passenger flight, crashed shortly after takeoff from Leshukonskoye Airport in Russia. The aircraft was en route to Leningrad when difficulties arose, leading to a loss of control. Out of the 49 occupants, 44 were confirmed dead. The troubling circumstances prompted an investigation into the safety procedures and training of the flight crew.

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Aeroflot Flight 5463 Crash Near Almaty Airport

August 30th, 1983 41 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 5463, a Soviet passenger aircraft, tragically crashed into Dolan Mountain while approaching Almaty International Airport. The incident occurred due to navigational errors, resulting in the loss of all 90 passengers and crew members on board. Typically, this route is favored for its scenic views; however, weather conditions were poor at the time, contributing to the flight's difficulties in its final approach. The disaster marked one of the significant aviation accidents in Kazakhstan's history.

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Aeroflot Flight 3603 Crashes at Norilsk Airport

November 16th, 1981 43 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 3603, a Tupolev Tu-154, encountered issues during landing at Norilsk Airport in Russia, resulting in a crash that claimed 99 lives. The flight was en route from Krasnoyarsk with 97 passengers and 8 crew members on board. Despite landing conditions being relatively standard, the aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude and control prior to touchdown, leading to a tragic outcome.

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Aeroflot Flight 4225 Crashes Near Almaty Airport

July 8th, 1980 44 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 4225, a Soviet passenger airliner, crashed near Almaty International Airport in Kazakhstan, resulting in the loss of all 166 lives on board. The flight, operated by a Tupolev Tu-154, was en route from Tashkent to Almaty. Shortly before landing, the aircraft encountered severe weather conditions, which led to a loss of control and subsequent crash just outside the airport premises. Investigations revealed that inadequate crew training and challenging flying conditions contributed to this aviation disaster, marking it as one of the deadliest air incidents in the region.

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Collision of Two Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-134s

August 11th, 1979 45 years ago

Two Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-134 aircraft collided midair over the Ukrainian city of Dniprodzerzhynsk. Both planes were en route on domestic flights, and the collision resulted in a catastrophic crash, leaving no survivors among the 178 people onboard. The incident raised questions about air traffic control procedures and the safety of Soviet aviation standards.

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