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Deadliest Aircraft Crashes and Worst Aviation Accident Statistics (1925-2025)

    Aviation history has been marked by several catastrophic incidents that have led to significant loss of life and prompted substantial changes in safety protocols. The following are detailed accounts of the ten deadliest aircraft crashes, each underscoring the critical importance of stringent safety measures in aviation.

    Beinsure’s report presents the 500+ deadliest aviation disasters in human history, ranked by the total number of fatalities. The accidents are arranged in descending order of casualties. If the number of fatalities is the same, priority is given to earlier incidents. The death toll includes both those on board the aircraft and victims on the ground. Data on major air disasters from 1925 to 2025 shows that human error (crew or air traffic controller mistakes) is the primary cause of such tragedies. Beinsure provides an analysis of the causes and chronology of air crashes (as of January 2025).

    The deadliest air disaster involving two airliners occurred in 1977 in the Canary Islands. During takeoff in heavy fog at Tenerife Airport, a KLM Boeing 747 collided with a Pan Am Boeing 747. The collision resulted in 583 fatalities. The crash was caused by a language barrier, as the Dutch pilots struggled to understand instructions from the air traffic controller, who spoke English with a Spanish accent.

    When including ground fatalities, the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City represent the deadliest aviation disaster in history. Two consecutive attacks claimed 2,657 lives.

    The deliberate crashes of the aforementioned American Airlines Flight 11, as well as United Airlines Flight 175 at the World Trade Center, and the subsequent collapse of both towers on 11 September 2001 caused 2,500 ground fatalities in addition to the deaths of the 157 people on board both flights.

    The 9/11 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist acts carried out by the Islamist extremist group al-Qaeda on the morning of September 11, 2001, in the United States.

    TOP 10 Worst Aircraft Accidents in the World
    The attacks occurred on September 11, 2001, when 19 hijackers seized control of four commercial airliners.

    These attacks resulted in unprecedented destruction and loss of life, leaving a profound impact on the nation and the world.

    • The greatest number of passenger fatalities involving one airline in a single calendar year occurred in 2014 with Malaysia Airlines, with 537 people dead in two tragedies: disappearance of Flight 370 on 8 March and the shootdown of Flight 17 on 17 July.
    • In 1985, the crash of a Japanese Boeing 747 set the record for the highest number of passenger deaths in a single-aircraft accident in the last 40 years. Of the 524 people on board, only four survived. The crash was caused by poor-quality repairs.

    TOP 10 Worst Aircraft Accidents

        
    AirlinesDeathsAviation accident
    1American Airlines Flight 11 (September 11, 2001)1692On September 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767-223ER, was hijacked and deliberately crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. This tragic event resulted in 1,692 fatalities, including those on board and individuals in the building. The impact caused a massive explosion, leading to the collapse of the tower and significant loss of life. This attack was part of a coordinated effort by terrorists to target key landmarks in the United States, leading to widespread devastation and a profound impact on global security policies.
    2United Airlines Flight 175 (September 11, 2001)965On September 11, 2001, United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767-222, was hijacked on the same day and flown into the South Tower of the World Trade Center, leading to 965 deaths. The aircraft struck the tower at high speed, causing a massive explosion and leading to the eventual collapse of the building.
    3Tenerife Airport Disaster (March 27, 1977)583The deadliest aviation accident in history occurred on March 27, 1977, at Los Rodeos Airport (now Tenerife North Airport) in the Canary Islands, Spain. Two Boeing 747 aircrafts, operated by KLM and Pan American World Airways (Pan Am), collided on the runway, resulting in 583 fatalities. The disaster was precipitated by a combination of factors, including dense fog, miscommunication between the flight crews and air traffic control, and procedural errors. Both aircraft had been diverted to Tenerife due to a terrorist incident at their original destination, Gran Canaria Airport. The congestion at the small airport led to a series of misunderstandings. The KLM aircraft initiated takeoff without proper clearance, while the Pan Am aircraft was taxiing on the same runway, leading to the catastrophic collision.
    4Japan Airlines Flight 123 (August 12, 1985)520On August 12, 1985, Japan Airlines Flight 123, a Boeing 747SR, suffered a catastrophic failure shortly after takeoff from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport en route to Osaka. The aircraft experienced an explosive decompression due to a faulty repair on the rear pressure bulkhead, which had been improperly fixed following a tailstrike incident seven years earlier. The sudden decompression led to the loss of the vertical stabilizer and severed all four hydraulic systems, rendering the aircraft uncontrollable. Despite the crew’s valiant efforts to control the plane, it crashed into Mount Takamagahara after a 32-minute struggle, resulting in 520 fatalities out of the 524 occupants.
    5Charkhi Dadri Mid-Air Collision (November 12, 1996)349On November 12, 1996, a mid-air collision occurred near Charkhi Dadri, India, involving Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight 763, a Boeing 747, and Kazakhstan Airlines Flight 1907, an Ilyushin Il-76. The collision resulted in the deaths of all 349 people on board both aircraft. The accident was attributed to the Kazakhstan Airlines flight descending below its assigned altitude, leading to the collision. Contributing factors included language barriers, inadequate radar coverage, and non-compliance with air traffic control instructions.  
    6Turkish Airlines Flight 981 (March 3, 1974)346Turkish Airlines Flight 981, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, crashed on March 3, 1974, near Ermenonville, France, resulting in 346 fatalities. The aircraft was en route from Istanbul to London with a stopover in Paris. Shortly after departing Paris, an improperly secured cargo door blew off, causing explosive decompression. The sudden loss of pressure led to the collapse of the cabin floor, severing control cables and rendering the aircraft uncontrollable. The design flaw in the cargo door locking mechanism was identified as the primary cause.
    7Air India Flight 182 (June 23, 1985)329On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182, a Boeing 747, was en route from Montreal to London when it exploded over the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ireland, killing all 329 people on board. The explosion was caused by a suitcase bomb planted by Sikh extremists based in Canada, seeking revenge against the Indian government. This incident remains the deadliest act of aviation terrorism prior to the September 11 attacks.
    8Saudia Flight 163 (August 19, 1980)301Saudia Flight 163, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, experienced a catastrophic in-flight fire shortly after takeoff from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 19, 1980. The crew successfully returned to the airport and landed the aircraft, but the evacuation was delayed, and all 301 occupants succumbed to smoke inhalation before they could escape. The fire was traced to the aft cargo compartment, but the exact cause was never definitively determined
    9Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (July 17, 2014)298On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a Boeing 777, was shot down over eastern Ukraine during its flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. All 298 people on board perished. Investigations concluded that the aircraft was struck by a surface-to-air missile fired from territory controlled by pro-Russian separatists. The incident occurred amid the conflict in the region, raising significant concerns about the risks of flying over conflict zones.
    10Iran Air Flight 655 (July 3, 1988)290Iran Air Flight 655, an Airbus A300B2-203, was mistakenly shot down by a U.S. Navy missile on July 3, 1988, over the Strait of Hormuz. The incident resulted in 290 fatalities, including 66 children, and remains a poignant example of the tragic consequences of military errors involving civilian aircraft. The aircraft was on a routine flight from Tehran to Dubai when it was misidentified as a hostile fighter jet by the USS Vincennes, leading to the fatal missile strike.
    Source: Beinsure.com by Flight Safety Foundation’s Aviation Safety Network and Wikipedia Data

    List of the 10 worst aviation occurrences, excluding ground fatalities, including collision fatalities. Collectively, ten deadliest airplane crashes account for a total of 5,873 fatalities, profoundly impacting aviation safety protocols and international regulations.

    Number of Deaths in Air Crashes over 20 Year

    Source: Beinsure.com

    * note: Number of Deaths in aircraft crashes with 50+ fatalities

    The Years with the Highest Fatalities in Air Crashes Over the Last 20 Years

    YearNumber of Deaths
    2005926
    2014892
    2018746
    2009697
    2010667
    2006658
    2007613
    2015567
    2024315
    2008307
    2016291
    2012286
    2020274
    2011231
    2023212
    2004203
    2019157
    2022132
    2017122
    2021115
    Source: Beinsure.com

    Ranking of Aircraft by Number of Deaths in Air Crashes over 20 Year

    Ranking of Aircraft by Number of Deaths over 20 Year
    Source: Beinsure.com

    * note: Number of Deaths in aircraft crashes with 50+ fatalities

    TOP 10 Aircraft by Deaths

    (Total number of deaths grouped by aircraft type)

    Aircraft TypeNumber of Deaths
    1Boeing3441
    2Airbus1772
    3McDonnell844
    4Lockheed554
    5Tupolev526
    6Ilyushin471
    7ATR322
    8Antonov182
    9Bombardier156
    10Shaanxi122
    Source: Beinsure.com

    Deadliest Plane Crashes: 2015–2025

    Deadliest Aircraft Crashes.
    Crash site of Jeju Air flight 2216 on 29 December, 2024: a total of 179 people were confirmed dead, including all 175 passengers and 4 crew members

    Over the past decade, 12 major air crashes have occurred, each resulting in more than 100 fatalities. These tragedies claimed a total of 1,977 lives, underscoring the persistent challenges in aviation safety despite advancements in technology and protocols.

    DateAircraftIncidentDeathsLocation
    29.12.2024Boeing 737-800Jeju Air Flight 2216179South Korea
    23.09.2023Ilyushin Il-76TDMalian Air Force (TZ-98T)140Mali
    21.03.2022Boeing 737-89PChina Eastern Airlines Flight 5735132China
    08.01.2020Boeing 737-800Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752176Iran
    10.03.2019Boeing 737 MAX 8Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302157Ethiopia
    29.10.2018Boeing 737 MAX 8Lion Air Flight 610189Indonesia
    18.05.2018Boeing 737-201 AdvCubana de Aviación Flight 972112Cuba
    11.04.2018Ilyushin Il-76TDAlgerian Air Force (7T-WIV)257Algeria
    07.06.2017Shaanxi Y-8F-200Myanmar Air Force (5820)122Myanmar
    31.10.2015Airbus A321-231Metrojet Flight 9268224Egypt
    30.06.2015Lockheed C-130 HerculesIndonesian Air Force (A-1310)139Indonesia
    24.03.2015Airbus A320-211Germanwings Flight 9525150France
    Source: Beinsure.com by Flight Safety Foundation’s Aviation Safety Network and Wikipedia Data

    1. Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash

    On December 29, 2024, Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed during landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The aircraft skidded off the runway and collided with a concrete embankment, resulting in a fire that claimed the lives of 179 of the 181 people on board. Preliminary investigations suggest a bird strike led to a hydraulic failure, preventing the landing gear from deploying. The incident has raised concerns about airport infrastructure and aircraft maintenance protocols.

    2. Malian Air Force Il-76TD Crash

    On September 23, 2023, a Malian Air Force Ilyushin Il-76TD, tail number TZ-98T, crashed at Gao International Airport in Mali. The aircraft overran the runway during landing, leading to a catastrophic explosion upon impact. All 140 individuals on board perished in the accident. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with initial reports suggesting potential pilot error or mechanical failure.

    3. China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 Crash

    On March 21, 2022, China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735, a Boeing 737-89P, was en route from Kunming to Guangzhou when it abruptly descended and crashed in the Guangxi region of China. All 132 passengers and crew members lost their lives. The sudden descent and lack of distress signals have led investigators to explore various possibilities, including mechanical failure and intentional actions.

    4. Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 Crash

    On January 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, a Boeing 737-800, was shot down shortly after takeoff from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport in Iran. All 176 people on board were killed. Iranian authorities later admitted that the aircraft was mistakenly targeted by military forces amid heightened tensions in the region. The incident led to international condemnation and calls for accountability.

    5. Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Crash

    Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, crashed on March 10, 2019, shortly after departing from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The aircraft experienced erratic flight patterns before plunging into the ground, killing all 157 occupants. Investigations revealed issues with the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), leading to the global grounding of the 737 MAX fleet and significant scrutiny of Boeing’s safety practices.

    6. Lion Air Flight 610 Crash

    On October 29, 2018, Lion Air Flight 610, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, crashed into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta, Indonesia. All 189 passengers and crew members died in the accident. The crash was attributed to erroneous sensor data triggering the MCAS system, causing the aircraft to nosedive. This incident, along with Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, led to widespread concerns over the 737 MAX’s design and certification process.

    7. Cubana de Aviación Flight 972 Crash

    Cubana de Aviación Flight 972, a Boeing 737-201 Adv., crashed shortly after takeoff from José Martí International Airport in Havana, Cuba, on May 18, 2018. The aircraft lost altitude and impacted terrain, resulting in 112 fatalities out of 113 people on board. Investigations pointed to a combination of pilot error and potential mechanical issues as contributing factors to the tragedy.

    8. Algerian Air Force Il-76TD Crash

    On April 11, 2018, an Algerian Air Force Ilyushin Il-76TD, registration 7T-WIV, crashed shortly after departing Boufarik Airport in Algeria. The military transport aircraft was carrying personnel and equipment when it went down, killing all 257 individuals on board. The crash stands as one of the deadliest involving a military transport aircraft, with investigations focusing on potential mechanical failures or overloading.

    9. Myanmar Air Force Shaanxi Y-8F-200 Crash

    On June 7, 2017, a Myanmar Air Force Shaanxi Y-8F-200, tail number 5820, disappeared from radar over the Andaman Sea during a routine flight. The wreckage was later found in the sea, confirming the deaths of all 122 military personnel and family members on board. Adverse weather conditions were suspected to have contributed to the crash, though the exact cause remains undetermined.

    10. Metrojet Flight 9268 Crash

    Metrojet Flight 9268, an Airbus A321-231, was en route from Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to Saint Petersburg, Russia, on October 31, 2015, when it disintegrated over the Sinai Peninsula. All 224 passengers and crew died. Investigations concluded that an explosive device had been detonated on board, leading to widespread international concern over aviation security in conflict zones.

    11. Indonesian Air Force C-130 Hercules Crash

    On June 30, 2015, an Indonesian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules, tail number A-1310, crashed into a residential area in Medan, Indonesia, shortly after takeoff. The accident resulted in 139 fatalities, including both the occupants of the aircraft and individuals on the ground. The crash was attributed to engine failure, highlighting concerns over the maintenance and age of military aircraft in the region.

    12. Germanwings Flight 9525 Crash

    Germanwings Flight 9525, an Airbus A320-211, was en route from Barcelona, Spain, to Düsseldorf, Germany, on March 24, 2015, when it crashed into the French Alps. All 150 people on board were killed. Investigations revealed that the co-pilot deliberately.

    These air disasters underscore the ongoing challenges in aviation safety, from mechanical flaws and human error to external threats such as conflict zones and terrorism.

    TOP 200+ Deadliest Aircraft Accidents in the World

    Deadliest Aircraft Accidents in the World
    List of aviation accidents and incidents resulting in 100+ fatalities.
    AircraftIncidentDeathsDateLocation
    1Boeing 767-223ERUnited Airlines Flight 175169211.09.2001New York City, New York, U.S.
    2Boeing 767-222Pan Am Flight 1736 and KLM Flight 480596511.09.2001New York City, New York, U.S.
    3Boeing 747-121 and Boeing 747-206BJapan Air Lines Flight 12358327.03.1977Tenerife, Spain
    4Boeing 747SR-46Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight 763 and Kazakhstan Airlines Flight 190752012.08.1985Mount Takamagahara, Ueno, Japan
    5Boeing 747-168B and Ilyushin Il-76TDTurkish Airlines Flight 98134912.11.1996Charkhi Dadri, India
    6McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10Air India Flight 18234603.03.1974Fontaine-Chaalis, France
    7Boeing 747-237BSaudia Flight 16332923.06.1985Atlantic Ocean, area of Cork, Ireland
    8Lockheed L-1011-200 TriStarMalaysia Airlines Flight 1730119.08.1980Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    9Boeing 777-2H6ERIran Air Flight 65529817.07.2014near Hrabove, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
    10Airbus A300B2-203Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (15-2280)29003.07.1988Strait of Hormuz, off Shib Deraz, Iran
    11Ilyushin Il-76MDAmerican Airlines Flight 19127519.02.2003Kerman, Iran
    12McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10Pan Am Flight 10327325.05.1979Des Plaines, Illinois, U.S.
    13Boeing 747-121Korean Air Lines Flight 00727021.12.1988Lockerbie, United Kingdom
    14Boeing 747-230BAmerican Airlines Flight 58726901.09.1983Sea of Japan, near Moneron Island, Russian SFSR, USSR
    15Airbus A300B4-605RChina Airlines Flight 14026512.11.2001Belle Harbor, New York City, New York, U.S.
    16Airbus A300B4-622RNigeria Airways Flight 212026426.04.1994Komaki, Japan
    17McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61Algerian Air Force (7T-WIV)26111.07.1991Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    18Ilyushin Il-76TDAir New Zealand Flight 90125711.04.2018Boufarik, Algeria
    19McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30Arrow Air Flight 1285R25728.11.1979Mount Erebus, Antarctica
    20McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63CFAir Africa (RA-26222)25612.12.1985Gander, Newfoundland, Canada
    21Antonov An-32BMalaysia Airlines Flight 37025108.01.1996Kinshasa, DR Congo (then Zaire)
    22Boeing 777-2H6ERGaruda Indonesia Flight 15223908.03.2014Indian Ocean
    23Airbus A300B4-220Trans World Airlines Flight 80023426.09.1997near Medan, Indonesia
    24Boeing 747-131Swissair Flight 11123017.07.1996Atlantic Ocean, off East Moriches, New York, U.S.
    25McDonnell Douglas MD-11Korean Air Flight 80122902.09.1998Atlantic Ocean, off Peggys Cove, N.S., Canada
    26Boeing 747-3B5Air France Flight 44722906.08.1997Asan-Maina, Guam, U.S.
    27Airbus A330-203China Airlines Flight 61122801.06.2009Atlantic Ocean, area of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Archipelago
    28Boeing 747-209BMetrojet Flight 926822525.05.2002Taiwan Strait, near Penghu Islands, Taiwan
    29Airbus A321-231Lauda Air Flight 00422431.10.2015near Hasna, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt
    30Boeing 767-3Z9EREgyptAir Flight 99022326.05.1991Phu Toei National Park, Thailand
    31Boeing 767-366EREgyptAir Flight 99021731.10.1999Atlantic Ocean, area of Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S.
    32Boeing 747-237BAir India Flight 85521301.01.1978Arabian Sea, off Mumbai, India
    33Airbus A300B4-622RChina Airlines Flight 67620216.02.1998Dayuan District, Taiwan
    34Tupolev Tu-154B-2Aeroflot Flight 514320010.07.1985near Uchkuduk, Uzbek SSR, USSR
    35Airbus A320-233TAM Linhas Aéreas Flight 305419917.07.2007São Paulo, Brazil
    36Douglas DC-8-55CFMartinair Holland Flight 13819104.12.1974near Maskeliya, Sri Lanka
    37Boeing 737 MAX 8Lion Air Flight 61018929.10.2018Java Sea, off Tanjungbungin, Karawang Regency, Indonesia
    38Boeing 757-223American Airlines Flight 7718911.09.2001Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
    39Boeing 757-225Birgenair Flight 30118906.02.1996Atlantic Ocean, near Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
    40Boeing 707-321CAlia Royal Jordanian (JY-AEE)18803.08.1975Tamri, Morocco
    41Ilyushin Il-62MLOT Polish Airlines Flight 505518309.05.1987Warsaw, Poland
    42Douglas DC-8-63CFLoftleiðir Icelandic Airlines Flight 00118315.11.1978Katunayake, Sri Lanka
    43Boeing 747-283BAvianca Flight 01118127.11.1983Madrid, Spain
    44McDonnell Douglas MD-81Inex-Adria Aviopromet Flight 130818001.12.1981Mount San Pietro, Petreto-Bicchisano, Corsica, France
    45Boeing 737-800Jeju Air Flight 221617929.12.2024Muan, South Jeolla, South Korea
    46Tupolev Tu-154Aeroflot Flight 335217811.10.1984Omsk, Russian SFSR, USSR
    47Tupolev Tu-134A (both)Aeroflot/Moldavia Flight 7628 and Aeroflot Flight 788017811.08.1979near Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
    48Boeing 737-800Ukraine International Airlines Flight 75217608.01.2020Tehran, Iran
    49Douglas DC-8-62Surinam Airways Flight 76417607.06.1989Paramaribo, Surinam
    50Hawker Siddeley Trident 3B and Douglas DC-9-32British Airways Flight 476 and Inex Adria Flight 55017610.09.1976Vrbovec, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia
    51Boeing 707-3D3CNigeria Airways (JY-ADO)17622.01.1973Kano, Nigeria
    52Ilyushin Il-62Aeroflot Flight 21717413.10.1972Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR
    53Tupolev Tu-154MPulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 61217022.08.2006Sukha Balka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
    54McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30Union de Transports Aériens Flight 77217019.09.1989Ténéré, Niger
    55Airbus A310-304Kenya Airways Flight 43116930.01.2000Gulf of Guinea off Côte d’Ivoire
    56Tupolev Tu-154MCaspian Airlines Flight 790816815.07.2009Qazvin, Iran
    57Airbus A300B4-200Pakistan International Airlines Flight 26816728.09.1992Kathmandu, Nepal
    58Boeing 727-264Mexicana de Aviación Flight 94016731.03.1986Sierra Madre Occidental, Mexico
    59Tupolev Tu-154B-2Aeroflot Flight 422516608.07.1980Almaty, Kazakh SSR, USSR
    60Airbus A320-216Indonesia AirAsia Flight 850116228.12.2014Karimata Strait, between Belitung and Borneo, Java Sea, Indonesia
    61Boeing 727-200 and North American F-86 SabreAll Nippon Airways Flight 58 and JASDF (92-7932)16230.07.1971Shizukuishi, Japan
    62McDonnell Douglas MD-82West Caribbean Airways Flight 70816016.08.2005Machiques, Venezuela
    63Tupolev Tu-154MChina Northwest Airlines Flight 230316006.06.1994Xi’an, China
    64McDonnell Douglas MD-83Dana Air Flight 099215903.06.2012Lagos, Nigeria
    65Boeing 757-223American Airlines Flight 96515920.12.1995near Buga, Colombia
    66Boeing 727-2L5 and Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 1103 and Libyan Air Force15922.12.1992Qasr bin Ghashir, Tripoli, Libya
    67Lockheed C-130H HerculesNigerian Air Force (NAF911)15926.09.1992Lagos, Nigeria
    68Boeing 747-244BSouth African Airways Flight 29515928.11.1987Indian Ocean, area of Mauritius
    69Boeing 737-8HGAir India Express Flight 81215822.05.2010Mangalore, India
    70Boeing 737 MAX 8Ethiopian Airlines Flight 30215710.03.2019Bishoftu, Ethiopia
    71McDonnell Douglas MD-82Northwest Airlines Flight 25515616.08.1987Romulus, Michigan, U.S.
    72Boeing 707-340CPakistan International Airlines Flight 74015626.11.1979near Taif, Saudi Arabia
    73Ilyushin Il-62Interflug Flight 45015614.08.1972Königs Wusterhausen, East Germany
    74Convair 990 CoronadoSpantax Flight 27515503.12.1972San Cristóbal, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
    75McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32Viasa Flight 74215516.03.1969Maracaibo, Venezuela
    76Lockheed C-130B HerculesUS Air Force (60-0297)15512.05.1968Kham Duc, South Vietnam
    77McDonnell Douglas MD-82Spanair Flight 502215420.08.2008Madrid, Spain
    78Boeing 737-8EH and Embraer Legacy 600Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907 and ExcelAire (N600XL)15429.09.2006near Peixoto Azevedo, Brazil
    79Boeing 727-2F2Turkish Airlines Flight 45215419.09.1976Isparta, Turkey
    80Boeing 727-235Pan Am Flight 75915309.07.1982Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.
    81Airbus A321-231Airblue Flight 20215228.07.2010Islamabad, Pakistan
    82Airbus A310-324Yemenia Flight 62615230.06.2009Mozambique Channel off Mitsamiouli, Comoros
    83Airbus A320-211Germanwings Flight 952515024.03.2015near the French Alps, France
    84Ilyushin II-62MCubana de Aviación Flight 904615003.09.1989Havana, Cuba
    85Boeing 737-230Mandala Airlines Flight 09114905.09.2005Medan, Indonesia
    86Boeing 737-3Q8Flash Airlines Flight 60414803.01.2004Red Sea, off Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
    87Boeing 727-256Iberia Airlines Flight 61014819.02.1985Oiz mountain, Spain
    88Boeing 727-46Dan-Air Flight 100814625.04.1980La Esperanza Forest, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
    89Tupolev Tu-154MVladivostok Air Flight 35214504.07.2001near Budaro, Irkutsk, Russia
    90Boeing 727-231ADC Airlines Flight 8614407.11.1996Ejirin, Lagos State, Nigeria
    91Boeing 707-331BIndependent Air Flight 185114408.02.1989Pico Alto, Azores, Portugal
    92Boeing 727-214 and Cessna 172Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 and Private aircraft (N7711G)14425.09.1978San Diego, California, U.S.
    93Airbus A320-212Gulf Air Flight 07214323.08.2000Persian Gulf, off Al Muharraq, Bahrain
    94Boeing 727-21Avianca Flight 41014317.03.1988Sardinata, Colombia
    95Boeing 727-223UTAGE Flight 14114125.12.2003Cotonou, Benin
    96Tupolev Tu-154MVnukovo Airlines Flight 280114129.08.1996Svalbard, Norway
    97Lockheed L-188 ElectraTrans Service Airlift (9Q-CRR)14118.12.1995Jamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola
    98Boeing 737-31BChina Southern Airlines Flight 394314124.11.1992Hejiaqiao, Yanshan District, China
    99Ilyushin Il-76TDMalian Air Force (TZ-98T)14023.09.2023Gao International Airport, Gao, Mali
    100Lockheed C-130 HerculesIndonesian Air Force (A-1310)13930.06.2015Medan, Indonesia
    101Lockheed C-5A GalaxyUS Air Force (68-0218)13804.04.1975Saigon, South Vietnam
    102Lockheed L-1011 TriStarDelta Air Lines Flight 19113702.08.1985Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
    103Boeing 727-212AViação Aérea São Paulo Flight 16813708.06.1982Pacatuba, Brazil
    104Lockheed C-130H-30 HerculesIndonesian Air Force (A-1324)13505.10.1991East Jakarta, Indonesia
    105Douglas DC-8-21 and Lockheed L-1049United Airlines Flight 826 and Trans World Airlines Flight 26613416.12.1960New York City, U.S.
    106Tupolev Tu-154 and Sukhoi Su-24Iran Air Tours Flight 962 and Iranian Air Force Su-2413308.02.1993Shahr-e Qods, Iran
    107Boeing 737-2A8Indian Airlines Flight 11313319.10.1988Ahmedabad, India
    108Boeing 727-81All Nippon Airways Flight 6013304.02.1966Tokyo Bay, Japan
    109Boeing 737-89PChina Eastern Airlines Flight 573513221.03.2022Shentangbiao, Molang village, Teng County, Wuzhou, Guangxi, China
    110Boeing 737-3B7USAir Flight 42713208.09.1994Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    111Boeing 727-146SAM Colombia Flight 50113219.05.1993La Canada, near Medellín, Colombia
    112Yakovlev Yak-42Aeroflot Flight 864113228.06.1982Mazyr, Byelorussian SSR, USSR
    113Boeing 737-2H4Air Philippines Flight 54113119.04.2000Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines
    114Boeing 727-224Tan-Sahsa Flight 41413121.10.1989Tegucigalpa, Honduras
    115Boeing 727-282AdvTransportes Aéreos Portugueses Flight 42513119.11.1977Santa Cruz, Madeira, Portugal
    116Boeing 737-200TAAG Angola Airlines Flight 46213008.11.1983Lubango, Angola
    117Boeing 707-328Air France Flight 00713003.06.1962Paris, France
    118Boeing 767-2J6ERAir China Flight 12912915.04.2002Busan, South Korea
    119Douglas C-124A-DL Globemaster IIUS Air Force (51-0137)12918.06.1953Tachikawa, Japan
    120Boeing 737-247, Boeing 707-3J6B, and Boeing 757-21BXiamen Airlines Flight 8301, China Southwest Airlines Flight 4305, and China Southern Airlines Flight 352312802.10.1990Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China
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    Deadliest Accident in Aviation History

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    1. American Airlines Flight 11 hijacked on September 11, 2001, by 5 al-Qaeda terrorists

    American Airlines Flight 11 hijacked on September 11, 2001, by 5 al-Qaeda terrorists
    American Airlines Flight 11 hijacked on September 11, 2001, by 5 al-Qaeda terrorists

    American Airlines Flight 11, a domestic passenger flight, was hijacked on the morning of September 11, 2001, by five al-Qaeda terrorists. The plane was deliberately flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, killing everyone aboard and over 1,000 people in the top 18 floors of the tower.

    This attack marked the deadliest act of terrorism in history and the deadliest plane crash ever recorded. The aircraft, a Boeing 767-200ER, was en route from Boston Logan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

    It carried 92 passengers and crew that morning, a relatively light load compared to its 158-passenger capacity.

    Flight 11 took off at 7:59 a.m. About 15 minutes into the flight, the hijackers attacked, injuring two people, killing one, and forcing the crew and passengers to the rear of the plane. They breached the cockpit, overpowered the captain and first officer, and allowed Mohamed Atta, the lead hijacker, to take control.

    Atta had undergone extensive pilot training before the attack. Air traffic controllers grew suspicious when the crew stopped responding. Atta mistakenly transmitted announcements meant for the passengers to air traffic control, confirming the hijacking. Two flight attendants managed to contact American Airlines, reporting casualties and the unfolding situation.

    At 8:46 a.m., Atta flew the plane into the North Tower, crashing into floors 93 through 99. The impact was seen by countless people in New York City and New Jersey. Only one clear video of the crash, filmed by Jules Naudet, exists. Initial media reports speculated that the crash was accidental. However, this changed when United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower at 9:03 a.m., confirming the attacks were deliberate.

    The collision with the North Tower caused catastrophic damage. The aircraft was traveling at about 440 miles per hour and carried around 10,000 gallons of jet fuel. The impact destroyed the stairwells and elevators in the upper floors, trapping nearly 1,000 survivors above the crash zone.

    Fires erupted throughout the building, fueled by the jet fuel spreading through elevator shafts and ductwork. Some fires ignited as far down as the 77th floor, and major flash fires broke out in the skylobbies on the 44th and 78th floors. The sprinkler system was destroyed, resulting in flooding in some areas but failing to contain the flames.

    Conditions in the upper floors were dire. Toxic smoke and extreme heat overwhelmed those trapped, leaving many with no means of escape. Some resorted to jumping from the building to escape the flames, a decision that claimed the lives of 100 to 200 people. Meanwhile, debris from the crash and ensuing explosions caused damage to the South Tower and other nearby structures. The winds carried smoke southeast, making it visible from as far away as Connecticut.

    The North Tower collapsed at 10:28 a.m., killing hundreds more. While recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site yielded body fragments of some passengers and crew from Flight 11, many victims remained unidentified.

    The aircraft used in the attack, registered as N334AA, had been in service since 1987. It was a Boeing 767-200ER configured with 9 first-class, 30 business-class, and 119 economy-class seats. The crew of 11 included Captain John Ogonowski, First Officer Thomas McGuinness Jr., and nine flight attendants. The passengers on board were of diverse backgrounds, unaware of the impending tragedy.

    At 8:37 a.m., the hijackers initiated a rapid descent toward New York City, with the plane losing altitude at a rate of 3,200 feet per minute. By 8:46 a.m., the aircraft completed its final turn and struck the tower at an angle of about 10 degrees. The impact severed all three stairwells and caused extensive structural damage, isolating the upper floors from any escape routes.

    In addition to the immediate destruction caused by the crash, the jet fuel explosion incinerated many who were near the impact site. The tower’s structural core suffered irreparable damage, further trapping survivors. Studies estimate that 1,426 people were on the top 18 floors when the plane struck. None survived.

    The crash created shockwaves felt in both towers. The explosion shattered windows and damaged infrastructure in the South Tower. Prevailing winds pushed smoke into the upper floors of the South Tower, exacerbating conditions for those trapped there.

    Despite the visibility of the crash to thousands of witnesses, only a few recordings exist. In addition to Naudet’s footage, a Czech immigrant, Pavel Hlava, unknowingly filmed the crash from Brooklyn. Television station WNYW captured the immediate aftermath from City Hall Park. An art exhibit webcam in Brooklyn took still images of the crash every four seconds, providing additional visual documentation.

    The events of Flight 11 set the tone for a day of unprecedented devastation. Its crash not only caused massive loss of life but also marked the beginning of a coordinated terrorist attack that would forever change global security measures and the course of history.

    2. United Airlines Flight 175 and the South Tower Attack

    United Airlines Flight 175 and the South Tower Attack
    United Airlines Flight 175 and the South Tower Attack

    United Airlines Flight 175 was a domestic passenger flight scheduled to travel from Logan International Airport in Boston to Los Angeles International Airport. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the flight was hijacked by five al-Qaeda operatives as part of the September 11 attacks.

    The aircraft, a Boeing 767-200 carrying 51 passengers, 9 crew members, and the hijackers, was intentionally crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.

    The collision resulted in the deaths of everyone on board and more than 600 people in the upper levels of the South Tower, along with an unknown number of casualties on lower floors. The attack marked Flight 175 as the second-deadliest aviation incident, following the crash of American Airlines Flight 11 into the North Tower earlier that day.

    Flight 175 departed Boston at 8:14 AM. Twenty-eight minutes later, the hijackers overpowered the crew and gained control of the cockpit after fatally wounding the captain and first officer. Marwan al-Shehhi, the lead hijacker who had trained as a pilot, assumed control of the aircraft. Unlike the hijackers of Flight 11, al-Shehhi and his team did not disable the aircraft’s transponder, allowing air traffic controllers to track its deviation from the planned route.

    By 8:51 AM, air traffic controllers noticed the plane’s erratic path and attempted to contact the cockpit. These efforts failed, as the hijackers continued to fly the plane recklessly toward New York City. The aircraft came dangerously close to colliding with two other planes before its final approach. In the chaos, three passengers managed to contact their families, sharing information about the situation on board and the injuries sustained by the flight crew.

    At 9:03 AM, approximately 21 minutes after the hijackers seized control, Flight 175 struck the South Tower between floors 77 and 85 at a speed of roughly 587 miles per hour. This occurred 17 minutes after Flight 11 had crashed into the North Tower.

    Flight 175’s final moments revealed a deliberate and precise attack. At 8:58 AM, the plane was over New Jersey at an altitude of 28,500 feet.

    The aircraft then began a controlled descent at an extraordinary rate, reaching speeds that were highly unusual for a commercial jet. Observers later described the descent as unprecedented, with the plane dropping 10,000 feet per minute during its final moments. By 9:01 AM, the hijackers had positioned the plane for impact, flying over Staten Island and Upper New York Bay before aligning with the South Tower. The aircraft was in a steep left turn just before the crash, ensuring it struck the tower’s southern façade directly. Witnesses on the left side of the plane likely saw the burning North Tower moments before the crash.

    The impact severed numerous floors and caused catastrophic damage to the South Tower. Unlike the North Tower, where all stairwells above the impact zone were destroyed, one stairwell in the South Tower remained passable.

    This allowed 18 individuals to escape from the upper floors, including Stanley Praimnath, who witnessed the plane approach. Praimnath was one of the few survivors to descend through the intact stairwell, despite fires, smoke, and debris complicating the escape. Unfortunately, most individuals above the impact zone were unable to leave due to the intense heat, smoke, and structural damage.

    The disaster unfolded live on television, capturing the world’s attention. News organizations initially speculated that the crash of Flight 11 into the North Tower was accidental. However, the deliberate impact of Flight 175 dispelled this assumption. By the time of the second crash, the severity and coordinated nature of the attacks became apparent. The South Tower’s evacuation, unlike the North Tower’s, was hindered by earlier instructions for occupants to remain in place.

    Despite these delays, many managed to descend from the upper floors before the second plane struck. Tragically, over 600 individuals were still inside the South Tower’s upper levels at the time of the crash. Some attempted to escape through stairwells, while others moved upward, hoping for a rooftop rescue. Conditions in the building were dire, and only a few managed to descend past the impact zone before the tower collapsed.

    The crash of Flight 175 caused an explosion that spread jet fuel throughout the South Tower, igniting fires that burned intensely. The heat compromised the building’s steel structure, accelerating its collapse. Rescue operations became impossible for those trapped above the impact zone. Many succumbed to the fire and smoke, while others fell or jumped to escape the unbearable conditions. Emergency responders faced immense challenges, and some lost their lives during the rescue efforts. One firefighter, Daniel Suhr, was fatally injured when a falling victim struck him.

    Flight 175’s crash remains one of the most visually documented events of the September 11 attacks. The collision was captured by numerous cameras, both professional and amateur, providing a record of the event from multiple angles.

    The footage was replayed extensively in the days following the attacks, though major news outlets later imposed restrictions on its use. The images of the crash and subsequent collapse of the South Tower became some of the most enduring symbols of the tragedy.

    The immediate aftermath of the attacks prompted a full-scale evacuation of the North Tower. However, the South Tower’s evacuation was delayed due to confusion and initial instructions for occupants to stay in place. The 17-minute window between the two crashes provided an opportunity for some individuals to descend to safety. Nonetheless, many remained trapped when Flight 175 struck.

    The tower’s collapse, occurring less than an hour after the crash, sealed the fate of those still inside. Efforts to identify victims were ongoing in the months and years following the disaster, with remains of some passengers and crew from Flight 175 recovered during the cleanup at Ground Zero. However, many victims were never identified, leaving families without closure.

    Flight 175’s impact and the South Tower’s collapse represented the culmination of a meticulously planned attack. The events of that morning demonstrated the devastating capabilities of coordinated terrorism, altering the course of history. For those on board Flight 175 and inside the South Tower, the tragedy unfolded in a matter of moments. The loss of life, both immediate and subsequent, underscored the magnitude of the events that defined September 11, 2001.

    3. The Tenerife Airport Disaster: The Deadliest Accident in Aviation History

    3. The Tenerife Airport Disaster: The Deadliest Accident in Aviation History
    The Tenerife Airport Disaster: The Deadliest Accident in Aviation History

    On March 27, 1977, two Boeing 747 passenger planes collided on the runway at Los Rodeos Airport (now Tenerife North Airport) on the Spanish island of Tenerife.

    KLM Flight 4805, during its takeoff in dense fog, struck Pan Am Flight 1736, which remained on the runway. The collision and resulting fire caused the deaths of all 248 people aboard the KLM aircraft and 335 of the 396 aboard the Pan Am flight.

    61 passengers from the Pan Am plane survived, most from the aircraft’s front section. With 583 fatalities, this remains the deadliest aviation disaster in history.

    Both planes had been diverted to Los Rodeos after a bomb explosion temporarily closed Gran Canaria Airport, their intended destination. The diversion caused significant congestion at Los Rodeos, with parked planes blocking the only taxiway. Departing aircraft had to use the runway for taxiing. Dense fog further reduced visibility, complicating operations for pilots and air traffic controllers.

    Investigations by Spanish authorities determined the KLM captain mistakenly believed he had received clearance for takeoff. Dutch investigators pointed to mutual miscommunication between the KLM crew and air traffic control as a contributing factor. KLM ultimately accepted responsibility for the disaster and compensated victims’ families.

    The tragedy reshaped aviation safety protocols. Standardized radio communication phraseology became a global requirement. Airlines also adopted crew resource management (CRM), encouraging collaborative decision-making and input from all crew members to prevent overreliance on the captain.

    Both aircraft were destroyed in the collision. Survivors from the Pan Am flight escaped primarily through the left wing, which remained intact on the side opposite the collision. The plane’s engines continued running briefly after the crash, as the cockpit controls were destroyed, leaving the crew unable to shut them off or activate fire suppression systems. Rescue efforts were delayed due to limited visibility and confusion among firefighters, who initially focused on the KLM wreckage.

    The disaster remains a pivotal moment in aviation history, driving significant advancements in safety and communication standards across the industry.

    4. Japan Air Lines Flight 123 Tragedy

    Japan Air Lines Flight 123 Tragedy
    Japan Air Lines Flight 123 Tragedy

    On August 12, 1985, Japan Air Lines Flight 123, a scheduled domestic flight from Tokyo to Osaka, crashed near Mount Takamagahara, 100 km from Tokyo. The Boeing 747 suffered a catastrophic structural failure and decompression 12 minutes after takeoff. Despite limited control, the aircraft flew for 32 minutes before crashing.

    Of the 524 people aboard, only 4 survived. All 15 crew members and 505 passengers died, making it the deadliest single-aircraft accident in aviation history and Japan’s worst aviation disaster.

    Many passengers initially survived the crash but succumbed to their injuries while awaiting rescue.

    Investigations revealed that the accident resulted from a faulty repair following a 1978 tailstrike incident involving the same aircraft. The repair, performed by Boeing technicians, failed after seven years, causing rapid decompression that destroyed a section of the tail and rendered hydraulic systems and flight controls inoperable.

    During the 1978 incident, the aircraft had suffered a severe tailstrike while landing at Itami Airport, injuring 25 of the 394 people onboard. The damaged aft pressure bulkhead was repaired, but critical errors in the repair process eventually led to its catastrophic failure.

    The crash site, located at an elevation of 1,565 meters in Gunma Prefecture, was remote and challenging to access. A U.S. Air Force C-130 crew spotted the site 20 minutes after the crash and relayed its location.

    Despite the U.S. military’s readiness to assist with rescue efforts, Japanese authorities declined their involvement. Delays in rescue operations likely contributed to the loss of more lives among the initial survivors.

    In the aftermath, Japan Air Lines paid ¥780 mn ($7.6 mn) in condolence payments to victims’ families without admitting liability. The incident prompted the resignation of JAL’s president, Yasumoto Takagi.

    The tragedy also led to suicides among JAL maintenance staff, including a manager and an engineer who had cleared the aircraft as flightworthy. JAL, Boeing, and the Japanese government ultimately provided significant compensation to the victims’ families.

    5. 1996 Charkhi Dadri Mid-Air Collision

    1996 Charkhi Dadri Mid-Air Collision
    1996 Charkhi Dadri Mid-Air Collision

    On November 12, 1996, Saudia Flight 763, a Boeing 747 traveling from Delhi, India, to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, collided mid-air with Kazakhstan Airlines Flight 1907, an Ilyushin Il-76 en route from Chimkent, Kazakhstan, to Delhi. The collision occurred over Charkhi Dadri, approximately 100 km west of Delhi.

    All 349 passengers and crew aboard both planes perished, making it the deadliest mid-air collision in history and the worst aviation accident in India.

    The investigation determined the primary cause was the Kazakh crew’s failure to maintain their assigned altitude. Contributing factors included poor English proficiency in the Kazakh cockpit, miscommunication with air traffic control, and failures in crew resource management. The report recommended technical improvements, such as installing Airborne Collision Avoidance Systems (ACAS) and Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR), to prevent similar tragedies.

    Saudia Flight 763 carried 312 people and had just departed Delhi at 18:32 local time. It was cleared to climb to 14,000 feet at 18:36. Kazakhstan Airlines Flight 1907, carrying 37 people, was descending to 15,000 feet at the same time. Both flights were managed by air traffic controller V.K. Dutta. At 18:39, the Kazakh crew mistakenly reported maintaining 15,000 feet but was actually descending below this altitude.

    Seconds before the collision, Dutta warned the Kazakh flight of traffic ahead, but miscommunication prevented corrective action. At 18:40, the aircraft collided.

    The Kazakh plane’s left wing sliced through the Saudi 747’s left wing, while the 747’s stabilizer sheared off the Kazakh aircraft’s tail. The Saudi jet spiraled out of control and disintegrated mid-air, while the Kazakh plane entered a flat spin before crashing.

    The Saudi crew’s cockpit recorder captured their recitation of Islamic prayers moments before impact. The Saudi wreckage fell near Dhani village in Haryana’s Bhiwani District, while the Kazakh wreckage landed near Birohar village in Rohtak District.

    6. The Ermenonville Air Disaster: Turkish Airlines Flight 981

    The Ermenonville Air Disaster: Turkish Airlines Flight 981
    The Ermenonville Air Disaster: Turkish Airlines Flight 981

    Turkish Airlines Flight 981 was a scheduled route from Istanbul to London, with a stop in Paris. On 3 March 1974, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 operating the flight crashed into the Ermenonville Forest near Paris.

    All 335 passengers and 11 crew members onboard perished, marking the deadliest single-aircraft crash at the time and one of the worst aviation disasters in history.

    The crash resulted from a catastrophic failure of the rear cargo door, which burst open due to improper latching. This explosive decompression severed critical control cables, leaving the pilots unable to manage the aircraft. The DC-10’s cargo door design, which opened outward to maximize cargo space, required precise latching to withstand pressurization at high altitudes. However, weaknesses in the locking mechanism allowed the handle to close improperly.

    The problem had been documented in prior incidents, including American Airlines Flight 96 in 1972, but inadequate corrective actions left the design flaw unaddressed. Investigators later discovered the aircraft’s handle linkage had been altered to ease closing and that required structural reinforcements had not been installed.

    Flight 981 departed Istanbul at 07:57 local time, landing in Paris at 11:02. After 50 passengers disembarked, the second leg to London was delayed due to overbooking caused by a British European Airways strike. The flight left Paris at 12:32 with 346 people onboard. Minutes after takeoff, while climbing to 23,000 feet, the rear cargo door failed. The pressure difference between the cargo hold and cabin tore apart a section of the floor, ejecting six passengers along with their seats. The rear cargo door and passenger remains were later found in nearby fields.

    The decompression severed control cables for the rudder, elevators, and engine number two, rendering the aircraft uncontrollable. The cockpit voice recorder captured the chaotic moments as the crew struggled to regain control.

    The plane pitched downward, accelerated uncontrollably, and ultimately crashed into the Ermenonville Forest at high speed. The aircraft disintegrated on impact, leaving only small fragments of wreckage. Fires were minimal due to the near-total destruction of the plane. Of the 346 people onboard, only 188 bodies could be identified, and recovery teams found over 20,000 body fragments.

    The subsequent investigation revealed that the design flaws of the DC-10 cargo door had been known to McDonnell Douglas prior to the crash. Internal memos warned of the potential for catastrophic failure, yet these warnings were ignored. The disaster prompted major revisions to aircraft safety standards and cargo door designs. It also led to substantial lawsuits, holding manufacturers accountable for preventable design flaws.

    7. Air India Flight 182: The 1985 Tragedy

    Air India Flight 182: The 1985 Tragedy
    Air India Flight 182: The 1985 Tragedy

    On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182, operating a Montreal–London–Delhi–Mumbai route, was destroyed mid-air by a bomb planted by Canadian Khalistani terrorists. The Boeing 747-237B, registered as VT-EFO, disintegrated over the Atlantic Ocean at an altitude of 31,000 feet.

    The wreckage fell into the sea 190 km off Ireland’s coast, killing all 329 people onboard, including 268 Canadian citizens, 27 British citizens, and 22 Indian citizens. It remains Canada’s worst terrorist attack, Air India’s deadliest aviation incident, and the world’s worst act of aviation terrorism before 9/11.

    The bombing was attributed to Sikh separatists, specifically linked to the militant group Babbar Khalsa. Inderjit Singh Reyat, a dual British-Canadian national, pleaded guilty in 2003 to manslaughter for assembling the bombs. He received a 15-year prison sentence. Talwinder Singh Parmar, a key figure in the attack, was never tried, and most suspects avoided conviction. The only arrests in the case led to the acquittal of Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri, making the case one of Canada’s costliest prosecutions at nearly C$130 mn.

    Investigations revealed significant failures by Canadian authorities. Former Supreme Court Justice John C. Major led an inquiry in 2006, concluding in 2010 that government errors and lapses by the RCMP and CSIS enabled the attack. Enhanced security was requested by Air India at the time, but insufficient measures and broken equipment allowed the bomb-laden luggage to pass undetected.

    The attack involved two coordinated explosions. One bomb detonated on Air India Flight 182, while a second exploded at Japan’s Narita International Airport, killing two baggage handlers. Investigators discovered these bombs were transported via unaccompanied luggage.

    A man using the alias “M. Singh” checked in the first suitcase in Vancouver, transferring it to Air India Flight 182 in Toronto. A second suitcase, checked in by “L. Singh,” was intended for Air India Flight 301 but exploded prematurely at Narita.

    Onboard Flight 182, the bomb, concealed in a Sanyo tuner, detonated near the aircraft’s forward cargo hold. The explosion caused immediate decompression and structural failure. The wreckage settled in deep waters off Ireland’s southwest coast. Despite extra security measures, critical lapses in baggage checks allowed the attack to proceed. The incident highlighted flaws in aviation security and intelligence coordination, with repercussions that influenced global counterterrorism policies.

    8. Saudia Flight 163: A Tragic Aviation Disaster

    Saudia Flight 163: A Tragic Aviation Disaster
    Saudia Flight 163: A Tragic Aviation Disaster

    On August 19, 1980, Saudia Flight 163, a scheduled passenger flight from Karachi, Pakistan, to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a stopover in Riyadh, encountered a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff from Riyadh International Airport.

    The aircraft, a Lockheed L-1011-200 TriStar, successfully returned to Riyadh for an emergency landing. However, the failure to evacuate the plane led to the deaths of all 287 passengers and 14 crew members from smoke inhalation.

    This incident remains the deadliest involving a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar and the most fatal aviation accident in Saudi Arabia. At the time, it ranked as the second-deadliest single-aircraft accident in aviation history, following Turkish Airlines Flight 981.

    The flight departed from Karachi at 18:32 Pakistan time, arriving in Riyadh at 19:06 Saudi time for a two-hour refueling stop. It departed Riyadh at 21:08, bound for Jeddah. Seven minutes into the flight, the crew received smoke warnings from the cargo compartment. After confirming the presence of smoke, Captain al-Khowyter decided to return to Riyadh. Challenges mounted as the fire damaged the center engine’s controls, forcing its shutdown during the final approach.

    The aircraft landed safely at 21:36 but taxied along the entire 4,000-meter runway before stopping on a taxiway at 21:39. Emergency crews, positioned at the runway’s landing section, had to chase the aircraft to provide assistance.

    Upon stopping, the crew communicated their intention to evacuate, but the engines continued running, delaying the rescue efforts. Communication with the crew ceased at 21:42, and ground personnel opened the R2 door at 22:05. Moments later, the cabin flashed over, destroying the aircraft.

    Investigators could not determine why the crew delayed evacuation. Reports suggested difficulty opening the plug-type doors. Evidence indicated the cabin remained pressurized during the landing roll, possibly incapacitating passengers and crew. Autopsies confirmed that all fatalities resulted from smoke inhalation, not burns, occurring long before the doors were opened. The exact source of the fire in cargo compartment C3 was never identified.

    9. Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) Shot Down by Russian-Backed Forces

    Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Shot Down by Russian-Backed Forces
    Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Shot Down by Russian-Backed Forces

    Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. On 17 July 2014, the aircraft MH17 was shot down by Russian-backed forces using a Buk 9M38 surface-to-air missile while flying over eastern Ukraine.

    All 283 passengers and 15 crew members were killed. The Boeing 777-200ER lost contact approximately 50 km from the Ukraine–Russia border. Wreckage was found near Hrabove in Donetsk Oblast, 40 km from the border.

    The incident occurred during the conflict in Donbas in territory controlled by Russian separatist forces.

    The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) and the Dutch-led Joint Investigation Team (JIT) conducted the investigation. In 2016, the JIT confirmed the aircraft was struck by a Buk missile launched from separatist-controlled territory. The missile system originated from the 53rd Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade of the Russian Federation and was transported to Ukraine on the day of the crash. After the launch, it returned to Russia. These findings aligned with earlier claims by American and German intelligence, as well as the Ukrainian government. In 2018, the Netherlands and Australia formally held Russia accountable for deploying the missile system and pursued legal remedies. The Russian government denied involvement and presented inconsistent accounts, while its media initially misreported the event.

    On 17 November 2022, a Dutch court convicted two Russians and a Ukrainian separatist of murdering all 298 people on board. The court determined that Russia controlled the separatist forces in eastern Ukraine at the time.

    The missile detonated just above and to the left of the cockpit, severely damaging the aircraft and instantly killing three crew members. Shrapnel hit the left wing and engine, causing explosive decompression and tearing the forward section into pieces. The middle and rear sections broke apart, and the cabin depressurized. Most occupants likely lost consciousness during the rapid in-flight breakup.

    Some may have sustained fatal injuries before impact. The wreckage disintegrated further under aerodynamic stress as it fell, with sections of the fuselage, tail, and wings separating. The middle portion, carrying the wings and engines, hit farmland and exploded on impact due to jet fuel. Investigators estimated the entire breakup and crash occurred within 1–1.5 minutes.

    The crew were all Malaysian, and 68% of the passengers were Dutch. Other passengers included Malaysians, Australians, and citizens of seven additional countries. Among the passengers were at least 20 family groups and 80 minors.

    The criminal investigation, led by the Dutch Public Prosecution Service, involved over 200 investigators and is the largest in Dutch history. The investigation included forensic analysis, satellite data, intercepted communications, and witness interviews. Belgium, Ukraine, Australia, and Malaysia joined the joint investigation team. Early findings ruled out accident, internal terrorist acts, or air-to-air attack as causes.

    10. Iran Air Flight 655 shot down by two surface-to-air missiles launched by the USS Vincennes

    Iran Air Flight 655 shot down by two surface-to-air missiles launched by the USS Vincennes
    Iran Air Flight 655 shot down by two surface-to-air missiles launched by the USS Vincennes

    Iran Air Flight 655 was a scheduled passenger flight from Tehran to Dubai via Bandar Abbas. On July 3, 1988, it was shot down by two surface-to-air missiles launched by the USS Vincennes, a United States Navy warship. The Airbus A300 was struck while flying over Iran’s territorial waters in the Persian Gulf after departing Bandar Abbas International Airport.

    All 290 people on board perished, making it one of the deadliest airliner shootdowns in history. The incident occurred amidst the Iran–Iraq War, which had been ongoing for nearly eight years. Vincennes entered Iranian waters after its helicopter encountered warning fire from Iranian speedboats operating in the area.

    Disputes over the cause persist between the US and Iran. The United States claims the Vincennes crew mistakenly identified the plane as an F-14 Tomcat, part of Iran’s military fleet, despite the airliner transmitting civilian identification codes.

    The US asserts the crew made repeated attempts to contact the aircraft on civilian and military frequencies, receiving no response. Iran, however, accused the US of recklessly violating international law, claiming the attack was unprovoked. Analysts have attributed the incident to the aggressive actions of Vincennes’ captain, William C. Rogers III, and broader issues of miscommunication aboard the warship.

    The US faced widespread criticism, particularly for its initial response. President Ronald Reagan expressed regret through a diplomatic note but did not issue a formal apology.

    In 1996, the US agreed to pay $61.8 mn to the victims’ families as part of a settlement in the International Court of Justice, though it did not admit liability for the attack.

    The aircraft was piloted by Captain Mohsen Rezaian, a seasoned aviator with 7,000 flight hours, assisted by First Officer Kamran Teymouri and Flight Engineer Mohammad Reza Amini. On July 3, Flight 655 departed Bandar Abbas 27 minutes behind schedule due to immigration delays. Following takeoff, it climbed along the designated Amber 59 air corridor, transmitting civilian identification codes and maintaining regular communication with air traffic control.

    Earlier that day, USS Vincennes was in the Strait of Hormuz, returning from escort duties. A helicopter from the cruiser came under fire from Iranian patrol vessels, prompting Vincennes to engage the boats, leading it into Iranian territorial waters. Nearby, USS Sides and USS Elmer Montgomery monitored the situation. Vincennes issued ten challenges to the aircraft, seven on military and three on civilian frequencies, with no response.

    USS Sides added one civilian challenge. Flight 655, not equipped to receive military transmissions, acknowledged its final communication with Bandar Abbas controllers before being struck.

    At 10:24 AM local time, Vincennes fired two surface-to-air missiles. The first intercepted the plane at 8 nautical miles, followed by the second. The Airbus disintegrated into three sections—cockpit, wings, and tail—before crashing into the sea. None of the passengers or crew survived.

    Much of the wreckage, including the flight recorders, was never recovered. At the time of the attack, Vincennes was confirmed to be within Iranian territorial waters, as later admitted by the US government and Navy officials.

    Full List of Plane Crashes over 100 Years (1925-2025)

    List of aviation accidents and incidents resulting in 50+ fatalities.

    DateAircraftIncidentDeathsLocation
    29.01.2025Bombardier CRJ700 and Black Hawk (Sikorsky H-60)PSA Airlines75United States
    29.12.2024Boeing 737-800Jeju Air Flight 2216179Muan, South Jeolla, South Korea
    09.08.2024ATR 72-500Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 228362Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil
    24.01.2024Ilyushin Il-76MRussian Air Force (RF-86868)74Yablonovo, Korochansky District, Belgorod Oblast, Russia
    23.09.2023Ilyushin Il-76TDMalian Air Force (TZ-98T)140Gao International Airport, Gao, Mali
    15.01.2023ATR 72-500Yeti Airlines Flight 69172Pokhara, Nepal
    21.03.2022Boeing 737-89PChina Eastern Airlines Flight 5735132Shentangbiao, Molang village, Teng County, Wuzhou, Guangxi, China
    04.07.2021Lockheed C-130H HerculesPhilippine Air Force (5125)53Patikul, Sulu, Philippines
    09.01.2021Boeing 737-524Sriwijaya Air Flight 18262Java Sea, Indonesia
    22.05.2020Airbus A320-214Pakistan International Airlines Flight 830398Karachi, Pakistan
    08.01.2020Boeing 737-800Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752176Tehran, Iran
    10.03.2019Boeing 737 MAX 8Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302157Bishoftu, Ethiopia
    29.10.2018Boeing 737 MAX 8Lion Air Flight 610189Java Sea, off Tanjungbungin, Karawang Regency, Indonesia
    18.05.2018Boeing 737-201 Adv.Cubana de Aviación Flight 972112Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba
    11.04.2018Ilyushin Il-76TDAlgerian Air Force (7T-WIV)257Boufarik, Algeria
    12.03.2018Bombardier Dash 8-Q400US-Bangla Airlines Flight 21151Kathmandu, Nepal
    18.02.2018ATR 72-212Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 370466Mount Dena, Zagros Mountains near Semirom, Iran
    11.02.2018Antonov An-148Saratov Airlines Flight 70371near Stepanovskoye, Moscow Oblast, Russia
    07.06.2017Shaanxi Y-8F-200Myanmar Air Force (5820)122Andaman Sea, off Dawei, Myanmar
    25.12.2016Tupolev Tu-154Russian Air Force (RA-85572)92Black Sea, off Adler, Russia
    28.11.2016Avro RJ85LaMia Airlines Flight 293371Medellin, Colombia
    19.05.2016Airbus A320-232EgyptAir Flight 80466eastern Mediterranean Sea
    19.03.2016Boeing 737-8KNFlydubai Flight 98162Rostov-on-Don, Russia
    31.10.2015Airbus A321-231Metrojet Flight 9268224near Hasna, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt
    16.08.2015ATR 42-300Trigana Air Flight 26754Mount Tangok, Pegunungan Bintang Regency, Papua, Indonesia
    30.06.2015Lockheed C-130 HerculesIndonesian Air Force (A-1310)139Medan, Indonesia
    24.03.2015Airbus A320-211Germanwings Flight 9525150near the French Alps, France
    28.12.2014Airbus A320-216Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501162Karimata Strait, between Belitung and Borneo, Java Sea, Indonesia
    24.07.2014McDonnell Douglas MD-83Air Algérie Flight 5017116near Gossi, Mali
    17.07.2014Boeing 777-2H6ERMalaysia Airlines Flight 17298near Hrabove, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
    08.03.2014Boeing 777-2H6ERMalaysia Airlines Flight 370239Indian Ocean
    11.02.2014Lockheed C-130 HerculesAlgerian Air Force C-13077Aïn Kercha, Oum El Bouaghi Province, Algeria
    17.11.2013Boeing 737-53ATatarstan Airlines Flight 36350Kazan, Russia
    03.06.2012McDonnell Douglas MD-83Dana Air Flight 0992159Lagos, Nigeria
    20.04.2012Boeing 737-236Bhoja Air Flight 213127Islamabad, Pakistan
    26.07.2011Lockheed C-130 HerculesMoroccan Air Force (CAN-OQ)80Goulimime, Morocco
    08.07.2011Boeing 727-022Hewa Bora Airways Flight 95274Kisangani, DR Congo
    09.01.2011Boeing 727-286AdvIran Air Flight 27777Urmia, Iran
    04.11.2010ATR 72-212Aero Caribbean Flight 88368Guasimal, Cuba
    28.07.2010Airbus A321-231Airblue Flight 202152Islamabad, Pakistan
    22.05.2010Boeing 737-8HGAir India Express Flight 812158Mangalore, India
    12.05.2010Airbus A330-202Afriqiyah Airways Flight 771103Tripoli, Libya
    10.04.2010Tupolev Tu-154MPolish Air Force (101)96Smolensk, Russia
    25.01.2010Boeing 737-8ASEthiopian Airlines Flight 40990Mediterranean, off Na’ameh, Lebanon
    15.07.2009Tupolev Tu-154MCaspian Airlines Flight 7908168Qazvin, Iran
    30.06.2009Airbus A310-324Yemenia Flight 626152Mozambique Channel off Mitsamiouli, Comoros
    01.06.2009Airbus A330-203Air France Flight 447228Atlantic Ocean, area of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Archipelago
    20.05.2009Lockheed C-130H HerculesIndonesian Air Force (A-1325)99near Madiun, Indonesia
    12.02.2009Bombardier DHC8-402 Q400Colgan Air Flight 340750Clarence Center, New York, U.S.
    14.09.2008Boeing 737-505Aeroflot-Nord Flight 82188Perm, Russia
    24.08.2008Boeing 737-219Iran Aseman Airlines/Itek Air Flight 689565Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
    20.08.2008McDonnell Douglas MD-82Spanair Flight 5022154Madrid, Spain
    30.11.2007McDonnell Douglas MD-83Atlasjet Flight 420357Keçiborlu, Turkey
    04.10.2007Antonov An-26Malift Air (9Q-COS)51Kinshasa, DR Congo
    16.09.2007McDonnell Douglas MD-82One-Two-GO Airlines Flight 26990Phuket, Thailand
    17.07.2007Airbus A320-233TAM Linhas Aéreas Flight 3054199São Paulo, Brazil
    05.05.2007Boeing 737-8ALKenya Airways Flight 507114Douala, Cameroon
    01.01.2007Boeing 737-4Q8Adam Air Flight 574102Makassar Strait, Indonesia
    29.10.2006Boeing 737-2B7ADC Airlines Flight 5396Abuja, Nigeria
    29.09.2006Boeing 737-8EH and Embraer Legacy 600Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907 and ExcelAire (N600XL)154near Peixoto Azevedo, Brazil
    22.08.2006Tupolev Tu-154MPulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 612170Sukha Balka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
    09.07.2006Airbus A310-300Sibir (S7) Airlines Flight 778125Irkutsk, Russia
    03.05.2006Airbus A320-221Armavia Flight 967113Black Sea, off Adler, Russia
    10.12.2005McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145108Port Harcourt, Nigeria
    06.12.2005Lockheed C-130E HerculesIranian Air Force (5-8519)106Tehran, Iran
    22.10.2005Boeing 737-2L9Bellview Airlines Flight 210117near Lagos, Nigeria
    05.09.2005Boeing 737-230Mandala Airlines Flight 091149Medan, Indonesia
    16.08.2005McDonnell Douglas MD-82West Caribbean Airways Flight 708160Machiques, Venezuela
    14.08.2005Boeing 737-31SHelios Airways Flight 522121Grammatiko, Greece
    16.07.2005Antonov An-24BEquatorial Express Airlines (3C-VQR)60Baney, Equatorial Guinea
    03.02.2005Boeing 737-242Kam Air Flight 904105Chaperi Ghar Mountain, Pamir Mountains, Afghanistan
    21.11.2004Bombardier CRJ-200LRChina Eastern Airlines Flight 521055Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China
    03.01.2004Boeing 737-3Q8Flash Airlines Flight 604148Red Sea, off Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
    25.12.2003Boeing 727-223UTAGE Flight 141141Cotonou, Benin
    08.07.2003Boeing 737-200CSudan Airways Flight 139116Port Sudan, Sudan
    26.05.2003Yakovlev Yak-42Ukrainian-Mediterranean Airlines Flight 423075Maçka, Trabzon, Turkey
    06.03.2003Boeing 737-2T4Air Algérie Flight 6289102Tamanrasset, Algeria
    19.02.2003Ilyushin Il-76MDIranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (15-2280)275near Kerman, Iran
    08.01.2003Avro RJ100Turkish Airlines Flight 63475Diyarbakır, Turkey
    19.08.2002Mil Mi-26Russian Air Force (89 red)127Khankala, Chechnya, Russia
    27.07.2002Sukhoi Su-27Sknyliv air show disaster77Lviv, Ukraine
    01.07.2002Tupolev Tu-154M and Boeing 757-23APFBAL Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937 and DHL International Aviation ME Flight 61171Überlingen, Germany
    25.05.2002Boeing 747-209BChina Airlines Flight 611225Taiwan Strait, near Penghu Islands, Taiwan
    07.05.2002McDonnell Douglas MD-82China Northern Airlines Flight 6136112Dalian Bay, China
    04.05.2002BAC One-Eleven 500EAS Airlines Flight 4226103Kano, Nigeria
    15.04.2002Boeing 767-2J6ERAir China Flight 129129Busan, South Korea
    12.02.2002Tupolev Tu-154MIran Air Tours Flight 956119near Sarab-e Dowreh, Iran
    28.01.2002Boeing 727-134TAME Flight 12094Cumbal Volcano, Colombia
    12.11.2001Airbus A300B4-605RAmerican Airlines Flight 587265Belle Harbor, New York City, New York, U.S.
    08.10.2001McDonnell Douglas MD-87 and Cessna Citation CJ2Scandinavian Airlines System Flight 686 and Private aircraft (D-IEVX)118Milan, Italy
    04.10.2001Tupolev Tu-154MSiberia Airlines Flight 181278Black Sea, area of Ünye, Turkey
    11.09.2001Boeing 767-223ERAmerican Airlines Flight 111692New York City, New York, U.S.
    11.09.2001Boeing 767-222United Airlines Flight 175965New York City, New York, U.S.
    11.09.2001Boeing 757-223American Airlines Flight 77189Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
    04.07.2001Tupolev Tu-154MVladivostok Air Flight 352145near Budaro, Irkutsk, Russia
    15.11.2000Antonov An-26ASA Pesada (D2-FCG)57Luanda, Angola
    31.10.2000Boeing 747-412Singapore Airlines Flight 00683Dayuan District, Taiwan
    25.10.2000Ilyushin Il-18DRussian Air Force (RA-74295)83Zundagi, Adjara, Georgia
    23.08.2000Airbus A320-212Gulf Air Flight 072143Persian Gulf, off Al Muharraq, Bahrain
    25.07.2000Aérospatiale-BAC ConcordeAir France Flight 4590113Gonesse, France
    17.07.2000Boeing 737-2A8Alliance Air Flight 741260Patna, Bihar, India
    19.04.2000Boeing 737-2H4Air Philippines Flight 541131Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines
    31.01.2000McDonnell Douglas MD-83Alaska Airlines Flight 26188Pacific Ocean, off Anacapa Island, California, U.S.
    30.01.2000Airbus A310-304Kenya Airways Flight 431169Gulf of Guinea off Côte d’Ivoire
    31.10.1999Boeing 767-366EREgyptAir Flight 990217Atlantic Ocean, area of Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S.
    31.08.1999Boeing 737-204CLíneas Aéreas Privadas Argentinas Flight 314265Palermo, Argentina
    03.06.1999Antonov An-32Sudanese Air Force50Surayriyah, Khartoum, Sudan
    24.02.1999Tupolev Tu-154MChina Southwest Airlines Flight 450961Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
    11.12.1998Airbus A310-200Thai Airways International Flight 261101Surat Thani, Thailand
    29.09.1998Antonov An-24Lionair Flight 60255Palk Strait, off Mannar, Sri Lanka
    02.09.1998McDonnell Douglas MD-11Swissair Flight 111229Atlantic Ocean, off Peggys Cove, N.S., Canada
    29.08.1998Tupolev Tu-154MCubana de Aviación Flight 38980Quito, Ecuador
    05.05.1998Boeing 737-282Peruvian Air Force (FAP-351)75Andoas, Peru
    20.04.1998Boeing 727-230Air France Flight 42253Monserrate, Bogotá, Colombia
    16.02.1998Airbus A300B4-622RChina Airlines Flight 676202Dayuan District, Taiwan
    02.02.1998McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32Cebu Pacific Air Flight 387104Mount Sumagaya, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
    13.01.1998Antonov An-32Afghanistan Air Force51Khojak Pass, Pakistan
    19.12.1997Boeing 737-36NSilkAir Flight 185104Musi River, Indonesia
    17.12.1997Yakovlev Yak-42Aerosvit Ukrainian Airlines Flight 24170Pierian Mountains, Greece
    15.12.1997Tupolev Tu-154B-1Tajikistan Airlines Flight 318385Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
    06.12.1997Antonov An-124-100Russian Air Force (RA-82005)72Irkutsk, Russia
    10.10.1997McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32Austral Líneas Aéreas Flight 255374Nuevo Berlín, near Fray Bentos, Uruguay
    26.09.1997Airbus A300B4-220Garuda Indonesia Flight 152234near Medan, Indonesia
    03.09.1997Tupolev Tu-134Vietnam Airlines Flight 81565Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    06.08.1997Boeing 747-3B5Korean Air Flight 801229Asan-Maina, Guam, U.S.
    18.03.1997Antonov An-24RVStavropolskaya Aktsionernaya Avia Flight 102350Cherkessk, Russia
    13.03.1997Lockheed C-130 HerculesIranian Air Force88near Mashhad, Iran
    04.02.1997Sikorsky S-65C-3 Yas’ur 2000 (both)Israeli Air Force (357) and Israeli Air Force (903)73She’ar Yashuv, Israel
    23.11.1996Boeing 767-260EREthiopian Airlines Flight 961125Indian Ocean, off Grande Comore, Comoros
    12.11.1996Boeing 747-168B and Ilyushin Il-76TDSaudi Arabian Airlines Flight 763 and Kazakhstan Airlines Flight 1907349Charkhi Dadri, India
    07.11.1996Boeing 727-231ADC Airlines Flight 86144Ejirin, Lagos State, Nigeria
    31.10.1996Fokker 100TAM Transportes Aéreos Regionais Flight 40299São Paulo, Brazil
    02.10.1996Boeing 757-23AAeroperú Flight 603 and Aeroflot Flight 3170Pacific Ocean, area of Lima, Peru
    29.08.1996Tupolev Tu-154MVnukovo Airlines Flight 2801141Svalbard, Norway
    17.07.1996Boeing 747-131Trans World Airlines Flight 800230Atlantic Ocean, off East Moriches, New York, U.S.
    11.05.1996McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32ValuJet Airlines Flight 592110Everglades, Florida, U.S.
    03.05.1996Antonov An-24RVFederal Airlines (ST-FAG)53Khartoum North, Sudan
    29.02.1996Boeing 737-222Faucett Perú Flight 251123Arequipa, Peru
    26.02.1996Lockheed C-130H HerculesSudanese Air Force91Jabal Awliya, Sudan
    06.02.1996Boeing 757-225Birgenair Flight 301189Atlantic Ocean, near Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
    08.01.1996Antonov An-32BAir Africa (RA-26222)251Kinshasa, DR Congo (then Zaire)
    20.12.1995Boeing 757-223American Airlines Flight 965159near Buga, Colombia
    18.12.1995Lockheed L-188 ElectraTrans Service Airlift (9Q-CRR)141Jamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola
    06.12.1995Tupolev Tu-154BKhabarovsk United Air Group Flight 394998area of Grossevichi, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia
    05.12.1995Tupolev Tu-134BAzerbaijan Airlines Flight 5653Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
    03.12.1995Boeing 737-200Cameroon Airlines Flight 370171Douala, Cameroon
    22.11.1995Antonov An-32BSri Lanka Air Force (CR862)62Jaffna, Sri Lanka
    08.11.1995Fokker F-27 Friendship 400MLineas Aéreas del Estado (TC-72) (1995)53near Champaqui, Córdoba, Argentina
    12.09.1995Antonov An-32BSri Lanka Air Force (CR861)75Laccadive Sea, off Colombo, Sri Lanka
    09.08.1995Boeing 737-200Aviateca Flight 90165San Vicente volcano, El Salvador
    29.04.1995British Aerospace BAe-748-357 Srs. 2bSri Lanka Air Force (4R-HVA)52near Jaffna, Sri Lanka
    31.03.1995Airbus A310-324TAROM Flight 37160Balotești, Romania
    11.01.1995Douglas DC-9-14Intercontinental de Aviación Flight 25651near María La Baja, Colombia
    29.12.1994Boeing 737-4Y0Turkish Airlines Flight 27857Van, Turkey
    31.10.1994ATR 72-212American Eagle/Simmons Airlines Flight 418468near Roselawn, Indiana, U.S.
    12.10.1994Fokker F28 Fellowship 1000Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 74666Natanz, Iran
    08.09.1994Boeing 737-3B7USAir Flight 427132Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    01.07.1994Fokker F28 Fellowship 4000Air Mauritanie Flight 62580Tidjikja, Mauritania
    06.06.1994Tupolev Tu-154MChina Northwest Airlines Flight 2303160Xi’an, China
    26.04.1994Airbus A300B4-622RChina Airlines Flight 140264Komaki, Japan
    23.03.1994Airbus A310-304Aeroflot Flight 59375near Mezhdurechensk, Russia
    03.01.1994Tupolev Tu-154Baikal Air Flight 130125Irkutsk, Russia
    20.11.1993Yakovlev Yak-42Avioimpex Flight 110116Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia
    04.10.1993Mil Mi-8Georgian Air Force60near Svaneti, Georgia
    22.09.1993Tupolev Tu-154BTransair Georgia (85163)108Babushara, near Sukhumi, Abkhazia, Georgia
    28.08.1993Yakovlev Yak-40Tajikistan Airlines (87995)82Khorog, Tajikistan
    26.07.1993Boeing 737-5L9Asiana Airlines Flight 73368Mokpo, South Korea
    23.07.1993British Aerospace 146China Northwest Airlines Flight 211955Yinchuan, China
    19.05.1993Boeing 727-146SAM Colombia Flight 501132La Canada, near Medellín, Colombia
    27.04.1993Antonov An-32Afghanistan Air Force76Tashkurgan, Afghanistan
    26.04.1993Boeing 737-2A8Indian Airlines Flight 49156Aurangabad, India
    05.03.1993Fokker 100Palair Macedonian Airlines Flight 30183Petrovec, Republic of Macedonia
    08.02.1993Tupolev Tu-154 and Sukhoi Su-24Iran Air Tours Flight 962 and Iranian Air Force Su-24133Shahr-e Qods, Iran
    22.12.1992Boeing 727-2L5 and Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 1103 and Libyan Air Force159Qasr bin Ghashir, Tripoli, Libya
    21.12.1992McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30CFMartinair Holland Flight 49556Faro, Portugal
    14.12.1992Mil Mi-8TRussian Air Force61near Lata, Georgia
    24.11.1992Boeing 737-31BChina Southern Airlines Flight 3943141Hejiaqiao, Yanshan District, China
    28.09.1992Airbus A300B4-200Pakistan International Airlines Flight 268167Kathmandu, Nepal
    26.09.1992Lockheed C-130H HerculesNigerian Air Force (NAF911)159Lagos, Nigeria
    27.08.1992Tupolev Tu-134AAeroflot Flight 280884Andreevo, Ivanovo Oblast, Russia
    31.07.1992Airbus A310-304Thai Airways International Flight 311113Langtang National Park, Nepal
    31.07.1992Yakovlev Yak-42China General Aviation Flight 7552108Nanjing, China
    24.07.1992Vickers Viscount 816Mandala Airlines Flight 66070Mount Lalaboy, Ambon Island, Indonesia
    14.07.1992Antonov An-12Yemen Air Force58Sirwah, Yemen
    16.04.1992de Havilland Canada DHC-5D BuffaloKenya Air Force (214)52Eastleigh, Nairobi, Kenya
    20.01.1992Airbus A320-111Air Inter Flight 14887Barr, France
    07.11.1991Yakovlev Yak-40Aeroflot-Yugavia Flight 51951Mount Kukurtbash, Untsukulsky District, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR
    05.10.1991Lockheed C-130H-30 HerculesIndonesian Air Force (A-1324)135East Jakarta, Indonesia
    16.08.1991Boeing 737-2A8Indian Airlines Flight 25769Imphal, India
    11.07.1991McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61Nigeria Airways Flight 2120261Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    26.05.1991Boeing 767-3Z9ERLauda Air Flight 004223Phu Toei National Park, Thailand
    21.03.1991Lockheed C-130H HerculesRoyal Saudi Air Force (469)98near Khafji, Saudi Arabia
    05.02.1991Lockheed C-130H HerculesElleniki Polemikí Aeroporía (748)63Mount Othrys, Greece
    02.10.1990Boeing 737-247, Boeing 707-3J6B, and Boeing 757-21BXiamen Airlines Flight 8301, China Southwest Airlines Flight 4305, and China Southern Airlines Flight 3523128Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China
    10.08.1990Antonov An-12Afghanistan Air Force83near Shindand, Afghanistan
    14.02.1990Airbus A320-231Indian Airlines Flight 60592Bangalore, India
    25.01.1990Boeing 707-321BAvianca Flight 5273Cove Neck, New York, U.S.
    27.11.1989Boeing 727-21Avianca Flight 203110Bogotá, Colombia
    26.10.1989Boeing 737-209China Airlines Flight 20454Chiashan Mountains, Hualien City, Taiwan
    21.10.1989Boeing 727-224Tan-Sahsa Flight 414131Tegucigalpa, Honduras
    18.10.1989Ilyushin Il-76MDSoviet Air Force (CCCP-76569)57Caspian Sea off Sumqayit, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR
    19.09.1989McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30Union de Transports Aériens Flight 772170Ténéré, Niger
    08.09.1989Convair CV-580Partnair Flight 39455Skagerrak, near Hirtshals, Denmark
    03.09.1989Ilyushin II-62MCubana de Aviación Flight 9046150Havana, Cuba
    25.08.1989Fokker F27 Friendship 200Pakistan International Airlines Flight 40454Bunji, Pakistan
    27.07.1989McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30Korean Air Flight 80379Tripoli, Libya
    19.07.1989McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10United Airlines Flight 232112Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
    21.06.1989de Havilland Canada DHC-5Fuerza Aérea del Peru (FAP-329)59Tarma, Peru
    07.06.1989Douglas DC-8-62Surinam Airways Flight 764176Paramaribo, Surinam
    08.02.1989Boeing 707-331BIndependent Air Flight 1851144Pico Alto, Azores, Portugal
    21.12.1988Boeing 747-121Pan Am Flight 103270Lockerbie, United Kingdom
    11.12.1988Ilyushin IL-76MSoviet Air Force (CCCP-86732)77Gyumri, Armenia
    19.10.1988Boeing 737-2A8Indian Airlines Flight 113133Ahmedabad, India
    09.09.1988Tupolev Tu-134Vietnam Airlines Flight 83176Lam Luk Ka District, Thailand
    28.08.1988Aermacchi MB-339 PAN (x3)Ramstein air show disaster70Ramstein-Miesenbach, West Germany
    03.07.1988Airbus A300B2-203Iran Air Flight 655290Strait of Hormuz, off Shib Deraz, Iran
    17.03.1988Boeing 727-21Avianca Flight 410143Sardinata, Colombia
    18.01.1988Ilyushin Il-18DChina Southwest Airlines Flight 4146108near Chongqing, China
    29.11.1987Boeing 707-3B5CKorean Air Flight 858115Andaman Sea, near Heinze Bok, Burma
    28.11.1987Boeing 747-244BSouth African Airways Flight 295159Indian Ocean, area of Mauritius
    31.08.1987Boeing 737-2P5Thai Airways Flight 36583Phuket, Thailand
    16.08.1987McDonnell Douglas MD-82Northwest Airlines Flight 255156Romulus, Michigan, U.S.
    26.06.1987Hawker Siddeley HS 748-209 Srs.2Philippine Airlines Flight 20650Mount Ugu, Benguet, Philippines
    11.06.1987Antonov An-26Bakhtar Alwatana (YA-BAL)53near Khost, Afghanistan
    09.05.1987Ilyushin Il-62MLOT Polish Airlines Flight 5055183Warsaw, Poland
    13.01.1987Antonov An-12Ethiopian Air Force54near Asmara, Eritrea
    03.01.1987Boeing 707-320CVarig Flight 79750Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire
    25.12.1986Boeing 737-270CIraqi Airways Flight 16363near Arar, Saudi Arabia
    12.12.1986Tupolev Tu-134AAeroflot Flight 89272Bohnsdorf, East Germany
    02.11.1986Lockheed C-130 HerculesIranian Air Force C-130 crash103near Zahedan, Iran
    20.10.1986Tupolev Tu-134AAeroflot Flight 650270Kurumoch, Samara Oblast, Russian SFSR, USSR
    31.08.1986McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 and Piper PA-28-181 ArcherAeroméxico Flight 498 and Private aircraft (N4891F)82Cerritos, California, U.S.
    16.08.1986Fokker F27 Friendship 400MSudan Airways (ST-ADY)60near Malakal, Sudan (now in South Sudan)
    14.08.1986Lockheed C-130 HerculesFuerza Aérea Hondureña (FAH-556)52Near Mocorón Airport, Honduras
    02.07.1986Tupolev Tu-134AKAeroflot Flight 230654near Kopsa, Komi ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR
    31.03.1986Boeing 727-264Mexicana de Aviación Flight 940167Sierra Madre Occidental, Mexico
    18.01.1986Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle IIIAerovias Guatemala Caravelle (HC-BAE)93Flores, Guatemala
    12.12.1985McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63CFArrow Air Flight 1285R256Gander, Newfoundland, Canada
    24.11.1985Boeing 737-266EgyptAir Flight 64860Luqa, Malta
    04.09.1985Antonov An-26Bakhtar Afghan Airlines (YA-BAM)52Senjaray, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan
    22.08.1985Boeing 737-236British Airtours Flight 28M55Manchester, England, UK
    12.08.1985Boeing 747SR-46Japan Air Lines Flight 123520Mount Takamagahara, Ueno, Japan
    02.08.1985Lockheed L-1011 TriStarDelta Air Lines Flight 191137Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
    24.07.1985Douglas DC-6BFuerza Aérea Colombiana (FAC-902)80near Leticia, Colombia
    10.07.1985Tupolev Tu-154B-2Aeroflot Flight 5143200near Uchkuduk, Uzbek SSR, USSR
    23.06.1985Boeing 747-237BAir India Flight 182329Atlantic Ocean, area of Cork, Ireland
    03.05.1985Tupolev Tu-134 and Antonov An-26Aeroflot Flight 8381 and Soviet Air Force (SSSR-26492)94Zolochiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
    22.02.1985Antonov An-24BAir Mali (TZ-ACT)51Timbuktu, Mali
    19.02.1985Boeing 727-256Iberia Airlines Flight 610148Oiz mountain, Spain
    01.02.1985Tupolev Tu-134AKAeroflot Flight 784158Minsk, Byelorussian SSR, USSR
    21.01.1985Lockheed L-188 ElectraGalaxy Airlines Flight 20370Reno, Nevada, U.S.
    23.12.1984Tupolev 154B-2Aeroflot Flight 3519110Yemelyanovo, Yemelyanovsky, Russian SFSR, USSR
    11.10.1984Tupolev Tu-154Aeroflot Flight 3352178Omsk, Russian SFSR, USSR
    18.09.1984Douglas DC-8-55FAeroservicios Ecuatorianos Flight 767-10353Concepción, Quito Canton, Ecuador
    10.01.1984Tupolev Tu-134Balkan Bulgarian Airlines (LZ-TUR)50Sofia, Bulgaria
    07.12.1983Boeing 727 and McDonnell Douglas DC-9Iberia Flight 350 and Aviaco Flight 13493Madrid, Spain
    28.11.1983Fokker F28 Fellowship 2000Nigeria Airways Flight 25053Enugu, Nigeria
    27.11.1983Boeing 747-283BAvianca Flight 011181Madrid, Spain
    08.11.1983Boeing 737-200TAAG Angola Airlines Flight 462130Lubango, Angola
    23.09.1983Boeing 737-2P6Gulf Air Flight 771112Mina Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates
    01.09.1983Boeing 747-230BKorean Air Lines Flight 007269Sea of Japan, near Moneron Island, Russian SFSR, USSR
    30.08.1983Tupolev Tu-134AAeroflot Flight 546390near Almaty, Kazakh SSR, USSR
    11.07.1983Boeing 737-200 AdvancedTAME Ecuador Flight 173119Cuenca, Ecuador
    09.12.1982Mil Mi-8TVFuerza Aérea Sandinista (265)84near San Andres de Bocay, Nicaragua
    13.09.1982McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30Spantax Flight 99550Málaga, Spain
    09.07.1982Boeing 727-235Pan Am Flight 759153Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.
    06.07.1982Ilyushin Il-62MAeroflot Flight 41190Mendeleyevo, Russian SFSR, USSR
    28.06.1982Yakovlev Yak-42Aeroflot Flight 8641132Mazyr, Byelorussian SSR, USSR
    08.06.1982Boeing 727-212AViação Aérea São Paulo Flight 168137Pacatuba, Brazil
    01.06.1982Fairchild C-123JKorean Air Force (56-4391)53Seongnam, South Korea
    26.04.1982Hawker Siddeley TridentCivil Aviation Administration of China Flight 3303112near Yangshuo, China
    06.02.1982Fairchild C-123JKorean Air Force53Hallasan, South Korea
    14.01.1982Antonov An-26Ethiopian Air Force73near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    13.01.1982Boeing 737-222Air Florida Flight 9078Washington, D.C., U.S.
    01.12.1981McDonnell Douglas MD-81Inex-Adria Aviopromet Flight 1308180Mount San Pietro, Petreto-Bicchisano, Corsica, France
    16.11.1981Tupolev Tu-154B-2Aeroflot Flight 360399near Norilsk, Russian SFSR, USSR
    29.09.1981Lockheed C-130H HerculesIranian Air Force (5-8552)80Kahrizak, Iran
    26.08.1981Vickers Viscount 745DAeropesca Colombia Flight 22150Garzón, Colombia
    22.08.1981Boeing 737-222Far Eastern Air Transport Flight 103110Miaoli, Taiwan
    20.07.1981Fokker F27 Friendship 600Somali Airlines Flight 4050Bal’ad District, Somalia
    07.02.1981Tupolev Tu-104ASoviet Navy (CCCP-42332)51Pushkinsky District, Leningrad, Russian SFSR, USSR
    21.12.1980Sud Aviation SE-210 CaravelleTransportes Aéreos del Cesar (HK-1810)70Riohacha, Colombia
    14.09.1980Lockheed C-130E HerculesRoyal Saudi Air Force (453)89Medina, Saudi Arabia
    19.08.1980Lockheed L-1011-200 TriStarSaudia Flight 163301Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    08.07.1980Tupolev Tu-154B-2Aeroflot Flight 4225166Almaty, Kazakh SSR, USSR
    27.06.1980McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15Itavia Flight 870[351][352]81Tyrrhenian Sea, near Ustica, Italy
    25.04.1980Boeing 727-46Dan-Air Flight 1008146La Esperanza Forest, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
    12.04.1980Boeing 727-27CTransbrasil Flight 30355Morro da Virgínia, Santa Catarina, Brazil
    14.03.1980Ilyushin Il-62LOT Polish Airlines Flight 00787Warsaw, Poland
    21.01.1980Boeing 727-86Iran Air Flight 291128Alborz Mountains, Iran
    28.11.1979McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30Air New Zealand Flight 901257Mount Erebus, Antarctica
    26.11.1979Boeing 707-340CPakistan International Airlines Flight 740156near Taif, Saudi Arabia
    31.10.1979McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10Western Airlines Flight 260573Mexico City, Mexico
    29.08.1979Tupolev Tu-124VAeroflot Flight 548463near Kirsanov, Russian SFSR, USSR
    11.08.1979Tupolev Tu-134A (both)Aeroflot/Moldavia Flight 7628 and Aeroflot Flight 7880178near Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
    11.07.1979Fokker F28-1000 FellowshipGaruda Indonesia (PK-GVE)61Mount Sibayak, near Berastagi, Indonesia
    25.05.1979McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10American Airlines Flight 191273Des Plaines, Illinois, U.S.
    23.04.1979Vickers Viscount 785DSAETA (HC-AVP)57Pastaza Province, Ecuador
    17.03.1979Tupolev Tu-104BAeroflot Flight 169158Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR
    12.02.1979Vickers Viscount 748DAir Rhodesia Flight 82759near Kariba, Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia)
    23.12.1978McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32Alitalia Flight 4128108Tyrrhenian Sea, off Palermo, Italy
    19.11.1978Antonov An-12Indian Air Force78Leh, India
    15.11.1978Douglas DC-8-63CFLoftleiðir Icelandic Airlines Flight 001183Katunayake, Sri Lanka
    25.09.1978Boeing 727-214 and Cessna 172Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 and Private aircraft (N7711G)144San Diego, California, U.S.
    16.03.1978Tupolev Tu-134Balkan Bulgarian Airlines Flight 10773Gabare, Vratsa Province, Bulgaria
    01.01.1978Boeing 747-237BAir India Flight 855213Arabian Sea, off Mumbai, India
    04.12.1977Boeing 737-2H6Malaysian Airline System Flight 653100near Tanjung Kupang, Malaysia
    02.12.1977Tupolev Tu-154Libyan Arab Airlines (LZ-BTN)59Ar Rajma, Libya
    19.11.1977Boeing 727-282AdvTransportes Aéreos Portugueses Flight 425131Santa Cruz, Madeira, Portugal
    27.05.1977Ilyushin Il-62MAeroflot Flight 33169Boyeros, Cuba
    10.05.1977Sikorsky CH-53 Sea StallionIsraeli Air Force (960)54Jordan Valley
    04.04.1977McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31Southern Airways Flight 24272New Hope, Georgia, U.S.
    27.03.1977Boeing 747-121 and Boeing 747-206BPan Am Flight 1736 and KLM Flight 4805583Tenerife, Spain
    15.02.1977Ilyushin Il-18VAeroflot Flight 500377near Mineralnye Vody, Russian SFSR, USSR
    13.01.1977Tupolev Tu-104AAeroflot Flight 384390Almaty, Kazakh SSR, USSR
    25.12.1976Boeing 707-366CEgyptAir Flight 86471Bangkok, Thailand
    28.11.1976Tupolev Tu-104BAeroflot Flight 241572Dmitrovsky District, Moscow Oblast, Russian SFSR, USSR
    23.11.1976NAMC YS-11A-500Olympic Airways Flight 83050Servia, Greece
    13.10.1976Boeing 707-131FLloyd Aéreo Boliviano (N730JP)91Santa Cruz, Bolivia
    12.10.1976Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VINIndian Airlines Flight 17195Mumbai, India
    06.10.1976Douglas DC-8-43Cubana de Aviación Flight 45573Atlantic Ocean, off Christ Church Parish, Barbados
    19.09.1976Boeing 727-2F2Turkish Airlines Flight 452154Isparta, Turkey
    10.09.1976Hawker Siddeley Trident 3B and Douglas DC-9-32British Airways Flight 476 and Inex Adria Flight 550176Vrbovec, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia
    09.09.1976Antonov An-24 and Yakovlev Yak-40Aeroflot Flight 795770Black Sea, near Anapa, Russian SFSR, USSR
    03.09.1976Lockheed C-130H HerculesFuerza Aérea Venezolana C-130H (7772)68Lajes, Azores, Portugal
    15.08.1976Vickers Viscount 785DSAETA Flight 23259Chimborazo volcano, Ecuador
    28.07.1976Ilyushin Il-18BČeskoslovenské Státní Aerolinie Flight 00176Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
    15.05.1976Antonov An-24RVAeroflot Flight 180252Chernihiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
    06.03.1976Ilyushin Il-18EAeroflot/Armenia Flight 909111Verkhnyaya Khava, Verkhnekhavsky District, Russian SFSR, USSR
    03.01.1976Tupolev Tu-124VAeroflot Flight 200362Kokoshkino, Moscow Oblast, Russian SFSR, USSR
    01.01.1976Boeing 720-023BMiddle East Airlines Flight 43881As Sufayri, Hafar al-Batin, Saudi Arabia
    30.10.1975McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32Inex-Adria Aviopromet Flight 45075Prague, Czechoslovakia
    27.10.1975Convair CV-440-12Transporte Aéreo Militar (TAM-44)67Cordillera Oriental, La Paz Department, Bolivia
    30.09.1975Tupolev Tu-154BMalév Flight 24060Mediterranean, off Beirut, Lebanon
    20.08.1975Ilyushin Il-62Československé Státní Aerolinie Flight 540126Damascus, Syria
    03.08.1975Boeing 707-321CAlia Royal Jordanian (JY-AEE)188Tamri, Morocco
    24.06.1975Boeing 727-225Eastern Air Lines Flight 66113Jamaica, New York, U.S.
    04.04.1975Lockheed C-5A GalaxyUS Air Force (68-0218)138Saigon, South Vietnam
    16.03.1975Fokker F-27 Friendship 400MLineas Aéreas del Estado (TC-72) (1975)52Pilcaniyeu, Argentina
    22.12.1974McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14Avensa Flight 35875near Maturín, Venezuela
    04.12.1974Douglas DC-8-55CFMartinair Holland Flight 138191near Maskeliya, Sri Lanka
    01.12.1974Boeing 727-231Trans World Airlines Flight 51492Mount Weather, Virginia, U.S.
    20.11.1974Boeing 747-130Lufthansa Flight 54059Nairobi, Kenya
    15.09.1974Boeing 727-121CAir Vietnam Flight 70675near Phan Rang, Vietnam
    11.09.1974McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31Eastern Air Lines Flight 21272Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
    08.09.1974Boeing 707-331BTrans World Airlines Flight 84188Mediterranean, area of Cephalonia, Greece
    27.04.1974Ilyushin Il-18VAeroflot (CCCP-75559)109Shushary, Russian SFSR, USSR
    22.04.1974Boeing 707-321BPan Am Flight 812107area of Negara, Bali, Indonesia
    04.04.1974Douglas DC-4Wenela Air Services (A2-ZER)78Francistown, Botswana
    03.03.1974McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10Turkish Airlines Flight 981346Fontaine-Chaalis, France
    30.01.1974Boeing 707-321BPan Am Flight 80697Pago Pago, American Samoa
    26.01.1974Fokker F28-1000 FellowshipTurkish Airlines Flight 30166Cumaovası, Turkey
    22.12.1973Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VINRoyal Air Maroc Caravelle (OO-SRD)106Mount Mellalyene, Tétouan, Morocco
    16.12.1973Tupolev Tu-124VAeroflot Flight 202251Karacharovo, Volokolamsky District, Russian SFSR, USSR
    13.10.1973Tupolev Tu-104BAeroflot Flight 964122Domodedovo, Russian SFSR, USSR
    30.09.1973Tupolev Tu-104Aeroflot Flight 3932108Sverdlovsk, Russian SFSR, USSR
    18.08.1973Antonov An-24BAeroflot Flight A-1356Neftyanyye Kamni, Azerbaijan
    13.08.1973Sud Aviation SE 210 Caravelle 10RAviaco Flight 11886A Coruña, Spain
    31.07.1973McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31Delta Air Lines Flight 72389Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
    22.07.1973Boeing 707-321BPan Am Flight 81678Pacific Ocean, off Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
    11.07.1973Boeing 707-320CVarig Flight 820123Saulx-les-Chartreux, France
    19.05.1973Tupolev Tu-104BAeroflot Flight 10982Area of Chita, Russian SFSR, USSR
    11.05.1973Ilyushin Il-18Aeroflot Flight 655163Maksut, Zharma District, Kazakh SSR, USSR
    10.04.1973Vickers 952 VanguardInvicta International Airlines Flight 435108Hochwald, Switzerland
    19.03.1973Douglas C-54D-15-DC SkymasterAir Vietnam (XV-NUI)58Buôn Ma Thuột, Vietnam
    05.03.1973McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 and Convair CV-990-30A-5Iberia Flight 504 and Spantax Flight 40068La Planche, France
    24.02.1973Ilyushin Il-18VAeroflot Flight 63079near Khujand, Tajik SSR, USSR
    21.02.1973Boeing 727-224Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114108Western Sinai Peninsula, Egypt
    19.02.1973Tupolev Tu-154Aeroflot Flight 14166Prague, Czechoslovakia
    22.01.1973Boeing 707-3D3CNigeria Airways (JY-ADO)176Kano, Nigeria
    29.12.1972Lockheed L-1011-385-1 TriStar 1Eastern Air Lines Flight 401101Everglades, near Tamiami, Florida, U.S.
    03.12.1972Convair 990 CoronadoSpantax Flight 275155San Cristóbal, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
    28.11.1972McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62Japan Airlines Flight 44661Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR
    27.10.1972Vickers Viscount 724Air Inter Flight 69660Noirétable, France
    13.10.1972Ilyushin Il-62Aeroflot Flight 217174Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR
    01.10.1972Ilyushin Il-18VAeroflot Flight 1036109Black Sea, off Adler, Russian SFSR, USSR
    31.08.1972Ilyushin Il-18VAeroflot Flight 558102near Spassky, Verkhneuralsky District, Russian SFSR, USSR
    14.08.1972Ilyushin Il-62Interflug Flight 450156Königs Wusterhausen, East Germany
    18.06.1972Hawker Siddeley Trident 1CBritish European Airways Flight 548118Staines, United Kingdom
    15.06.1972Convair 880-22M-21Cathay Pacific Airways Flight 700Z81area of Pleiku, Vietnam
    14.06.1972Douglas DC-8-53Japan Airlines Flight 47190near New Delhi, India
    18.05.1972Antonov An-10Aeroflot Flight 1491122near Kharkiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
    05.05.1972McDonnell Douglas DC-8-43Alitalia Flight 112115Cinisi, Sicily, Italy
    14.03.1972Sud Aviation CaravelleSterling Airways Flight 296112Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
    07.01.1972Sud Aviation SE 210 CaravelleIberia Airlines Flight 602104Ibiza, Spain
    24.12.1971Lockheed L-188 ElectraLANSA Flight 50891Puerto Inca, Peru
    01.12.1971Antonov An-24BAeroflot Flight 217457Atamanovka, Saratov Oblast, Russian SFSR, USSR
    12.11.1971Antonov An-24BAeroflot Flight H-6352Vinnytsia, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
    10.11.1971Vickers Viscount 828Merpati Nusantara Airlines Viscount (PK-MVS)69Mentawai Strait, off Padang, Indonesia
    09.11.1971Lockheed C-130K Hercules C.1PRoyal Air Force (XV216)50Ligurian Sea, near Pisa, Italy
    02.10.1971Vickers 951 VanguardBritish European Airways Flight 70663Aarsele, Belgium
    04.09.1971Boeing 727-100Alaska Airlines Flight 1866111near Juneau, Alaska, U.S.
    30.07.1971Boeing 727-200 and North American F-86 SabreAll Nippon Airways Flight 58 and JASDF (92-7932)162Shizukuishi, Japan
    25.07.1971Tupolev Tu-104BAeroflot Flight 191297Irkutsk, Russian SFSR, USSR
    03.07.1971NAMC YS-11A-217Toa Domestic Airlines Flight 6368Yokotsu Mountain, Hakodate, Japan
    06.06.1971McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 and McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom IIHughes Airwest Flight 706 and US Marine Corps (151458)50San Gabriel Mountains, near Duarte, California, U.S.
    23.05.1971Tupolev Tu-134AAviogenex Flight 13078Omišalj, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia
    31.03.1971Antonov An-10Aeroflot Flight 196965Lutuhyne, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
    27.11.1970Fairchild C-123KUS Air Force (55-4574)79Khánh Phu, Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam
    14.11.1970McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31Southern Airways Flight 93275Ceredo, West Virginia, U.S.
    09.08.1970Lockheed L-188 ElectraLANSA Flight 502101Cusco, Peru
    05.07.1970McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63Air Canada Flight 621109Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
    03.07.1970de Havilland Comet 4Dan-Air Flight 1903112Les Agudes mountain, Spain
    01.04.1970Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle IIIRoyal Air Maroc (CN-CCV)61Berrechid, Morocco
    15.02.1970McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32Dominicana de Aviación Flight 603102Caribbean, off Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
    06.02.1970Ilyushin Il-18VAeroflot Flight U-4592Bulungur District, Uzbek SSR, USSR
    08.12.1969Douglas DC-6Olympic Airways Flight 95490Keratea, Greece
    04.12.1969Boeing 707-328BAir France Flight 212 (F-BHSZ)62Caribbean, off Maiquetía, Venezuela
    20.11.1969Vickers VC10Nigeria Airways Flight 82587Lagos, Nigeria
    26.09.1969Douglas DC-6BLloyd Aéreo Boliviano (CP-698)74Mount Choquetanga, Cordillera Kimsa Cruz, Bolivia
    20.09.1969Douglas C-54D-10-DC Skymaster and F-4 Phantom IIAir Vietnam C-54D (XV-NUG) and US Air Force76Da Nang, Vietnam
    09.09.1969McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 and Piper PA-28 CherokeeAllegheny Airlines Flight 853 and Private aircraft (N7374J)83Fairland, Indiana, U.S.
    03.08.1969Antonov An-24BAeroflot Flight H-82655Preobrazhenka, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
    23.06.1969Ilyushin Il-14M and Antonov An-12BPAeroflot Flight 831 and Soviet Air Force An-12120Poroslitsy, Yukhnovsky, Russian SFSR, USSR
    04.06.1969Boeing 727-64Mexicana de Aviación Flight 70479El Carmen, Mexico
    02.04.1969Antonov An-24WLOT Polish Airlines Flight 16553Polica Mountain, Poland
    20.03.1969Ilyushin Il-18DUnited Arab Airlines (SU-APC)100Aswan, Egypt
    16.03.1969McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32Viasa Flight 742155Maracaibo, Venezuela
    05.01.1969Boeing 727-113CAriana Afghan Airlines Flight 70150Fernhill, England, UK
    12.12.1968Boeing 707-321BPan Am Flight 21751Atlantic Ocean, off Maiquetía, Venezuela
    28.09.1968Douglas C-54B-1-DC SkymasterPan African Airlines (N90427)58Agwa, Rivers State, Nigeria
    11.09.1968Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle IIIAir France Flight 161195Mediterranean, near Nice, France
    12.05.1968Lockheed C-130B HerculesUS Air Force (60-0297)155Kham Duc, South Vietnam
    03.05.1968Lockheed L-188A ElectraBraniff Flight 35285Dawson, Texas, U.S.
    20.04.1968Boeing 707-344CSouth African Airways Flight 228123Windhoek, Namibia (then South West Africa)
    24.03.1968Vickers Viscount 803Aer Lingus Flight 71261St George’s Channel, off Wexford, Ireland
    05.03.1968Boeing 707-328CAir France Flight 212 (F-BLCJ)63La Grande Soufrière volcano, Guadeloupe
    29.02.1968Ilyushin Il-18DAeroflot Flight 1583Parchum, Chunsky District, Russian SFSR, USSR
    07.02.1968Antonov An-12BPIndian Air Force Flight 20398Rohtang Pass, India
    08.12.1967Douglas C-54A-5-DC SkymasterFaucett (OB-R-148)72Cordillera Blanca, Peru
    20.11.1967Convair CV-880-22-1Trans World Airlines Flight 12870Hebron, Kentucky, U.S.
    16.11.1967Ilyushin Il-18VAeroflot Flight 2230107Aramil, Russian SFSR, USSR
    12.10.1967de Havilland Comet 4Cyprus Airways Flight 28466Mediterranean, near Demre, Turkey
    19.07.1967Boeing 727-22 and Cessna 310Piedmont Airlines Flight 22 and Private aircraft (N31215S)82Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S.
    04.06.1967Canadair C-4 ArgonautBritish Midland Airways Flight 54272Stockport, England, UK
    03.06.1967Douglas C-54 SkymasterAir Ferry DC-4 G-APYK88Mont Canigou, France
    20.04.1967Bristol Britannia 313Globe Air (HB-ITB)126Nicosia, Cyprus
    08.04.1967Curtiss C-46Korean Air Force59near Yeouido, South Korea
    05.03.1967Douglas DC-8-33Varig Flight 83756Monrovia, Liberia
    24.12.1966Canadair CL-44D4-1Flying Tiger Line (N228SW)111Da Nang, Vietnam
    24.11.1966Ilyushin Il-18BTABSO Flight 10182Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
    13.11.1966NAMC YS-11All Nippon Airways Flight 53350Seto Inland Sea, off Matsuyama, Shikoku, Japan
    01.09.1966Bristol 175 Britannia 102Britannia Airways Flight 10598Komenda, SR Slovenia, Yugoslavia
    22.04.1966Lockheed L-188 ElectraAmerican Flyers Flight 28083Ardmore, Oklahoma, U.S.
    05.03.1966Boeing 707-436British Overseas Airways Corporation Flight 911124Gotemba, Japan
    04.03.1966Douglas DC-8-43Canadian Pacific Airlines Flight 40264Tokyo, Japan
    04.02.1966Boeing 727-81All Nippon Airways Flight 60133Tokyo Bay, Japan
    24.01.1966Boeing 707-437Air India Flight 101117Mont Blanc massif, France
    15.01.1966Douglas C-54Avianca Flight 456Cartagena Bay, off Cartagena, Colombia
    11.12.1965Fairchild C-123B-18-FA ProviderUS Air Force (56-4376)85near Tuy Hòa, Vietnam
    08.11.1965Boeing 727-23American Airlines Flight 38358Hebron, Kentucky, U.S.
    03.11.1965Douglas C-54 SkymasterFuerza Aérea Argentina (TC-48)69Central America[ae]
    24.08.1965Lockheed KC-130F HerculesUS Marine Corps (149802)59Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, China
    08.07.1965Douglas DC-6BCanadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 2152near 100 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada
    25.06.1965Boeing C-135 StratolifterUS Air Force (60-0373)84Santiago Canyon, California, U.S.
    20.05.1965Boeing 720 040BPakistan International Airlines Flight 705121New Cairo, Egypt
    10.04.1965Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 207Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines Herald (JY-ACQ)54Al-Dimas, Syria
    31.03.1965Convair CV-440-62Iberia (EC-ATH)50Atlantic Ocean, off Tangier, Morocco
    08.02.1965Douglas DC-7BEastern Air Lines Flight 66384Atlantic Ocean, off Jones Beach, New York, U.S.
    06.02.1965Douglas DC-6LAN Chile Flight 10787San José Volcano, Chile
    04.01.1965Ilyushin Il-18BAeroflot Flight 2064Almaty, Kazakh SSR, USSR
    02.10.1964Douglas DC-6BUnion de Transportes Aériens (F-BHMS)80Mount Alcazaba, Spain
    02.09.1964Ilyushin Il-18VAeroflot Flight 72187near Yuzhno Sakhalinsk, Russian SFSR, USSR
    20.06.1964Curtiss C-46D-10-CUCivil Air Transport Flight 10657Jiaoxi, Taiwan
    11.05.1964Boeing C-135BUS Air Force (61-0332)80Angeles City, Philippines
    01.03.1964Lockheed L-049 ConstellationParadise Airlines Flight 901A85Genoa, Nevada, U.S.
    29.02.1964Bristol 175 Britannia 312British Eagle International Airlines Flight 802/683Glungezer mountain, Austria
    25.02.1964Douglas DC-8Eastern Air Lines Flight 30458Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, U.S.
    08.12.1963Boeing 707-121Pan Am Flight 21481Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
    29.11.1963Douglas DC-8-54CFTrans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831118Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada
    04.09.1963Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle IIISwissair Flight 30680Dürrenäsch, Switzerland
    27.07.1963de Havilland Comet 4CUnited Arab Airlines Flight 869[af]63Arabian Sea, off Bombay Airport
    03.06.1963Douglas DC-7CFNorthwest Airlines Flight 293101Pacific Ocean, area of Annette Island, Alaska, U.S.
    03.05.1963Douglas DC-6BAir Afrique (F-BIAO)55Mount Cameroon, Cameroon
    04.04.1963Ilyushin Il-18Aeroflot Flight 2567Urakhcha, Rybno-Slobodsky District, Tatar ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR
    01.02.1963Vickers Viscount 754D and Douglas C-47Middle East Airlines Flight 265 and Turkish Air Force (CBK-28)104Ankara, Turkey
    14.12.1962Lockheed L-049 ConstellationPanair do Brasil (PP-PDE)50area of Manaus, Brazil
    27.11.1962Boeing 707-441Varig Flight 81097La Cruz peak, San Juan de Miraflores, Peru
    03.09.1962Tupolev Tu-104AAeroflot Flight 386near Yelabuga, Tatar ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR
    28.07.1962Antonov An-10AAeroflot Flight 41581Kholodnaya Rechka, Gagra District, Abkhaz ASSR, Georgian SSR, USSR
    07.07.1962McDonnell Douglas DC-8-43Alitalia Flight 77194Junnar, India
    30.06.1962Tupolev Tu-104AAeroflot Flight 90284near Voznesenka, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russian SFSR, USSR
    22.06.1962Boeing 707-328Air France Flight 117113near Deshaies, Guadeloupe, West Indies
    03.06.1962Boeing 707-328Air France Flight 007130Paris, France
    16.03.1962Lockheed L-1049H Super ConstellationFlying Tiger Line Flight 739107Pacific Ocean
    04.03.1962Douglas DC-7Caledonian Airways Flight 153111Douala, Cameroon
    01.03.1962Boeing 707-123BAmerican Airlines Flight 195Jamaica Bay, New York, U.S.
    17.12.1961Ilyushin Il-18BAeroflot Flight 24559Chebotovka, Tarasovsky District, Russian SFSR, USSR
    23.11.1961de Havilland Comet 4Aerolíneas Argentinas Flight 32252Campinas, Brazil
    08.11.1961Lockheed L-049 ConstellationImperial Airlines Flight 201/877Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
    12.09.1961Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle IIIAir France Flight 200577Rabat, Morocco
    10.09.1961Douglas DC-6BPresident Airlines (N90773)83Shannon, Ireland
    01.09.1961Lockheed L-049 ConstellationTrans World Airlines Flight 52978Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.
    19.07.1961Douglas DC-6Aerolíneas Argentinas Flight 64467Cachari, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    12.07.1961Ilyushin Il-18VČeskoslovenské Státní Aerolinie Flight 51172Bouskoura, Morocco
    30.05.1961Douglas DC-8-53Viasa Flight 89761Atlantic Ocean, off Fonte da Telha, Lisboa, Portugal
    10.05.1961Lockheed L-1649A StarlinerAir France Flight 40678near Zarzaitine, Algeria
    28.03.1961Ilyushin Il-18Československé Státní Aerolinie Flight 51152Igensdorf, West Germany
    15.02.1961Boeing 707-320Sabena Flight 54873Kampenhout, Belgium
    17.12.1960Convair C-131 SamaritanUS Air Force (55-0291)52Munich, West Germany
    16.12.1960Douglas DC-8-21 and Lockheed L-1049United Airlines Flight 826 and Trans World Airlines Flight 266134New York City, U.S.
    04.10.1960Lockheed L-188 ElectraEastern Air Lines Flight 37562Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
    19.09.1960Douglas DC-6AWorld Airways Flight 83080Mount Barrigada, near Barrigada, Guam, U.S.
    29.08.1960Lockheed L-1049GAir France Flight 34363Yoff, Senegal
    24.06.1960Convair CV-340-62Real Transportes Aéreos Flight 43554Guanabara Bay, Brazil
    17.03.1960Lockheed L-188C ElectraNorthwest Orient Airlines Flight 71063Cannelton, Indiana, U.S.
    25.02.1960Douglas R6D-1 (DC-6A) and Douglas DC-3US Navy (131582) and Real Transportes Aéreos Flight 75161Guanabara Bay, Brazil
    05.02.1960Douglas DC-4Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano (CP-609)59Arbieto, Bolivia
    18.01.1960Vickers Viscount 745DCapital Airlines Flight 2050Holdcroft, Virginia, U.S.
    24.09.1959Douglas DC-7CTransports Aériens Intercontinentaux Flight 30754Mérignac, France
    26.06.1959Lockheed L-1649 StarlinerTrans World Airlines Flight 89168Busto Arsizio, Italy
    03.02.1959Lockheed L-188 ElectraAmerican Airlines Flight 32065East River, New York, U.S.
    16.01.1959Curtiss C-46A-50-CUAustral Líneas Aéreas Flight 20551Atlantic Ocean off Mar del Plata, Argentina
    17.10.1958Tupolev Tu-104AAeroflot (CCCP-42362)80Vurnarsky District, Chuvash ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR
    15.08.1958Tupolev Tu-104AAeroflot Flight 464near Chita, Russian SFSR, USSR
    14.08.1958Lockheed L-1049KLM Flight 607E99Atlantic Ocean, area of Shannon, Ireland
    18.05.1958Douglas DC-7CSabena (OO-SFA)61Casablanca, Morocco
    08.12.1957Douglas DC-4Aerolíneas Argentinas Flight 67061near Bolívar, Argentina
    16.07.1957Lockheed 1049EKLM Flight 84458Biak Island, Indonesia
    22.03.1957Boeing C-97C-35-BOUS Air Force (50-0702)67Pacific Ocean
    09.12.1956Canadair North StarTrans-Canada Air Lines Flight 810-962Slesse Mountain, British Columbia, Canada
    10.10.1956Douglas R6D-1US Navy (131588)59Porcupine Seabight, Atlantic Ocean
    30.06.1956Douglas DC-7 and Lockheed L-1049United Airlines Flight 718 and Trans World Airlines Flight 2128Grand Canyon, Arizona, U.S.
    20.06.1956Lockheed L-1049 Super ConstellationLinea Aeropostal Venezolana Flight 25374New York Bight, Atlantic Ocean, area of Jones Beach, New York, U.S.
    20.02.1956Douglas DC-6BTransports Aériens Intercontinentaux (F-BGOD)52near New Cairo, Egypt
    18.02.1956Avro YorkScottish Airlines (G-ANSY)50Żurrieq, Malta
    06.10.1955Douglas DC-4United Airlines Flight 40966Medicine Bow Peak, Wyoming, U.S.
    11.08.1955Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (x2)1955 Altensteig mid-air collision66near Altensteig, West Germany
    27.07.1955Lockheed L-149 ConstellationEl Al Israel Airlines Flight 402/2658near Petrich, Bulgaria
    22.03.1955Douglas R6D-1 (DC-6)United States Navy (131612)66Pali Kea Peak, Waianae Range, Oahu, Hawaii, U.S.
    12.07.1953Douglas DC-6Transocean Air Lines Flight 51258Pacific Ocean
    18.06.1953Douglas C-124A-DL Globemaster IIUS Air Force (51-0137)129Tachikawa, Japan
    20.12.1952Douglas C-124A Globemaster IIUS Air Force (50-0100)87Moses Lake, Washington, U.S.
    22.11.1952Douglas C-124A-DL Globemaster IIUS Air Force (51-0107)52Colony Glacier, Mount Gannett, Chugach Mountains, Alaska, U.S.
    29.04.1952Boeing 377-10-26Pan Am Flight 20250near Santana do Araguaia, Brazil
    11.04.1952Douglas DC-4Pan Am Flight 526A52Atlantic Ocean, off San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S.
    16.12.1951Curtiss C-46F-1-CUMiami Airlines (N1678M)56Hillside, New Jersey, U.S.
    24.08.1951Douglas DC-6BUnited Airlines Flight 61550Union City, California, U.S.
    30.06.1951Douglas DC-6United Airlines Flight 61050near Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.
    23.03.1951Douglas C-124A Globemaster IIUS Air Force (49-0244)53area of Biscay Abyssal Plain, Atlantic Ocean
    13.11.1950Douglas C-54B-1-DCCurtiss Reid Flying Services (CF-EDN)58Grande Tête de l’Obiou mountain, France
    31.08.1950Lockheed L-749ATrans World Airlines Flight 90355Wadi Natrun, Egypt
    28.07.1950Lockheed ConstellationPanair do Brasil Flight 09951São Leopoldo, Brazil
    23.06.1950Douglas DC-4Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 250158Lake Michigan, off Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
    12.03.1950Avro 689 Tudor VFairflight (G-AKBY)80Sigingstone, Wales, UK
    01.11.1949Douglas DC-4 and Lockheed P-38 LightningEastern Air Lines Flight 537 and Bolivian Air Force (NX26927)55Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
    07.06.1949Curtiss C-46D-5-CUStrato-Freight (NC92857)53Atlantic Ocean off San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S.
    01.08.1948Latécoère 631Air France (F-BDRC)52Atlantic Ocean
    24.10.1947Douglas DC-6United Airlines Flight 60852Bryce Canyon, Utah, U.S.
    13.06.1947Douglas C-54 SkymasterPennsylvania Central Airlines Flight 41050Shannondale, West Virginia, U.S.
    30.05.1947Douglas DC-4Eastern Air Lines Flight 60553Bainbridge, Maryland, U.S.
    15.02.1947Douglas DC-4Avianca (C-114)53Mount El Tablazo, Subachoque, Colombia
    12.10.1945Curtiss C-46F-1-CUUS Army Air Force (44-78591)59Fangshan, Fangshan District, China
    05.03.1945Douglas DC-4Maritime Central Airways Flight 31579Issoudun, Quebec, Canada
    05.03.1945Dornier Do 24Luftwaffe79Lake Resko, Poland
    23.08.1944Consolidated B-24 LiberatorUS Army Air Force (42-50291)61Freckleton, England, UK
    07.09.1943Consolidated B-24 LiberatorUS Air Force (42-40682)73Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (then Territory of Papua)
    24.08.1938Fokker Super Universal and Mitsubishi Ki11938 Japan mid-air collision58Tokyo, Japan
    24.07.1938Curtiss Hawk IISanta Ana air show disaster53Campo de Marte, Bogotá, Colombia
    04.04.1933Akron-class rigid airshipUSS Akron73Atlantic Ocean, off Barnegat Light, New Jersey, U.S.
    21.12.1925Zeppelin-type rigid airshipFrench airship Dixmude52Mediterranean, off Sicily, Italy
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