Historical Events tagged with "united arab airlines"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Ilyushin Il-18 Crash at Aswan Airport

March 20th, 1969 55 years ago

A United Arab Airlines Ilyushin Il-18 crashed at Aswan International Airport, resulting in the loss of 100 lives. The aircraft was on a scheduled flight when it encountered difficulties during approach. Rescuers struggled to manage the scene amid the devastation, which drew attention to aviation safety standards in the region.

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