Events tagged with "vietnam airlines"

Historical Events tagged with "vietnam airlines"

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Accidents & Tragedies

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.