Historical Events tagged with "tupolev"

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Aeroflot Flight 036 crashes in Soviet Ukraine

August 17th, 1960 64 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 036, a Soviet domestic passenger flight, crashed near the town of Boryspil in Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of 34 individuals. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-124, encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff from Kyiv's Boryspil International Airport. The crash was attributed to errors in navigation and pilot judgment, as well as adverse weather conditions at the time.

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Aeroflot Flight 315 Crashes Near Lviv Airport

November 16th, 1959 65 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 315 crashed in November 1959 while it was approaching Lviv Airport in Ukraine. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-104, was carrying 40 individuals, including crew and passengers. As the flight neared its destination, it encountered adverse weather conditions and crucial navigation challenges, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact. Consequently, there were no survivors among those on board, marking a significant disaster in Soviet aviation history.

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Aeroflot Flight 200 Crash at Vnukovo Airport

October 23rd, 1959 65 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 200, a Tupolev Tu-104, crashed while attempting to land at Vnukovo International Airport, resulting in 28 fatalities. The aircraft encountered difficulties due to low visibility and adverse weather factors during its landing approach. Despite the crew's efforts to stabilize the flight, the plane collided with terrain before reaching the runway, leading to a catastrophic outcome. This accident marked a significant event in Soviet aviation history, highlighting challenges in air travel during that era.

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Aeroflot Flight 136 crashes near Krasnoyarsk

October 28th, 1954 70 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 136, a Soviet passenger flight, crashed near Krasnoyarsk during a scheduled flight from Chukotka to Moscow. The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-4, was carrying 29 people when it encountered adverse weather conditions, leading to a loss of control. The crash resulted in the tragic deaths of 19 passengers and crew. Investigations pointed to navigational errors exacerbated by heavy fog in the area, which severely limited visibility.

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Sverdlovsk Air Disaster Claims Hockey Team

January 7th, 1950 75 years ago

In a tragic aviation accident, a plane crashed in Sverdlovsk, Russia, resulting in the death of all 19 people aboard, including nearly the entire VVS Moscow ice hockey team. The team, representing the Soviet Air Force, lost 11 players, along with their doctor and a masseur, as they were returning from a match. This horrific incident not only devastated the sport community but also significantly impacted the Soviet hockey landscape, leading to changes in safety protocols for sports teams traveling by air.

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Aeroflot Tupolev ANT-20 Crash Near Tashkent

December 14th, 1942 82 years ago

A Tupolev ANT-20 operated by Aeroflot crashed near Tashkent, resulting in the loss of all 36 passengers and crew on board. The aircraft was known for its large size and unique design, primarily used for passenger transport during the early 1940s. The incident raised concerns about aviation safety during wartime operations, as the Soviet Union was heavily engaged in World War II, and addressed the challenges of maintaining safe air travel in adverse conditions.

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