Historical Events tagged with "yegoryevsk"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Tupolev Tu-144 Crashes in Yegoryevsk
May 23rd, 1978 46 years ago
A Tupolev Tu-144 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure and crashed near Yegoryevsk, Russia, during a test flight. The incident resulted in the deaths of two crew members on board. The aircraft, a supersonic transport, was attempting to demonstrate its capabilities when it encountered problems. The crash highlighted safety concerns regarding the development and operation of supersonic passenger aircraft in the Soviet Union.
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