Historical Events tagged with "uta flight 772"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Bombing of UTA Flight 772 in Niger
September 19th, 1989 35 years ago
UTA Flight 772 was destroyed by a bomb while in flight over the Tùnùrù Desert in Niger, resulting in the loss of all 170 passengers and crew on board. The bomb caused a mid-air explosion that led to an immediate descent of the aircraft, which ultimately crashed in the remote desert region. Investigations pointed to a terrorist group being responsible for the attack, marking one of the deadliest aviation disasters in history. This incident drew significant international attention, raising concerns about aviation security and terrorism.
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