Historical Events tagged with "viscount"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Turkish Airlines Vickers Viscount Crash Near Gatwick

February 17th, 1959 66 years ago

A Turkish Airlines Vickers Viscount aircraft crashed near Gatwick Airport, resulting in the tragic deaths of 14 passengers and crew. Among the survivors was the Turkish Prime Minister Adnan Menderes, who was traveling on the flight. The incident highlighted safety concerns in aviation and had implications for airline operations as well as international relations between Turkey and the UK. Investigations focused on factors contributing to the crash, leading to discussions on improving pilot training and aircraft maintenance standards.

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