Historical Events tagged with "vnuokovo"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801 Crash in Spitsbergen

August 29th, 1996 28 years ago

Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801, a Tupolev Tu-154, crashed into a mountain on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen, resulting in the death of all 141 people aboard. The flight was en route from Moscow to the island when it encountered adverse weather conditions and navigational challenges. Despite the efforts of the flight crew to manage the situation, the aircraft tragically impacted the rugged terrain. This incident marked one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the region.

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Accidents & Tragedies

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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