Historical Events tagged with "yoff"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Accidents & Tragedies
Air France Flight 343 crashes in Senegal
August 29th, 1960 64 years ago
Air France Flight 343 was a scheduled passenger flight that tragically crashed while approaching Yoff Airport in Senegal, resulting in the loss of all 63 individuals on board. The aircraft, a Douglas DC-8, encountered difficulties during its final descent, leading to a catastrophic failure. This incident marked one of the significant air disasters of the era, sparking discussions about aviation safety standards and operational protocols in the context of international air travel.
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