Historical Events tagged with "yakovlev"
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Cubana de Aviación Flight 310 Crash in Venezuela
Cubana de Aviación Flight 310, operated by a Yakovlev Yak-42, experienced a catastrophic failure shortly after takeoff from the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Venezuela. The flight was en route to Santiago de Cuba but crashed near Bejuma, Carabobo State, resulting in the loss of 22 lives on board. The incident raised questions about the safety standards and operational practices of the airline.
Continue ReadingYakovlev Yak-40 Aircraft Crash in Vanavara
A Yakovlev Yak-40 aircraft crashed into a river near Vanavara, Russia, resulting in the deaths of 24 individuals. The aircraft was en route from the city of Kansk to Vanavara when it encountered difficulties, leading to the tragic incident. Recovery operations were initiated immediately following the crash, impacting the local community and drawing attention to aviation safety regulations in Russia during this period.
Continue ReadingNorth Macedonia's Worst Aviation Disaster
Avioimpex Flight 110 crashed near Ohrid Airport, claiming all 116 lives aboard. The aircraft, a Yakovlev Yak-42, was on a flight from Switzerland to Skopje. It went down during its approach, marking the deadliest aviation incident in North Macedonia's history. The tragedy resulted in significant scrutiny of aviation safety standards in the region.
Continue ReadingTajikistan Airlines Yak-40 Crashes During Takeoff
A Yakovlev Yak-40 operated by Tajikistan Airlines crashed during takeoff from Khorog Airport. The aircraft was attempting to depart when it encountered a catastrophic failure, resulting in the loss of all 82 individuals on board. This incident marked one of the deadliest air accidents in the region’s aviation history and highlighted ongoing concerns about flight safety in Central Asia during a period of political and economic instability.
Continue ReadingAirplane Tragedy in the Karabakh Range
A Soviet passenger plane crashed in the Karabakh Range, resulting in the loss of 46 lives. The aircraft, a Yakovlev Yak-40, encountered difficulties soon after takeoff from the regional airport. Most passengers were military personnel returning home, while the cause was later linked to severe weather conditions.
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