February 11
2018
Saratov Airlines Flight 703 Crash
On February 11, 2018, near Moscow, Russia, Saratov Airlines Flight 703 crashed shortly after takeoff, tragically claiming all 71 lives onboard. The disaster was attributed to icing of the aircraft's Pitot tubes and pilot error. Read more
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Feb 4
TransAsia Airways Flight 235 Crash
A tragic aviation disaster that claimed 43 lives after a flight crew error led to a crash into Taipei's Keelung River on February 4, 2015.
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Feb 16
China Airlines Flight 676 Crash
The tragedy of China Airlines Flight 676 unfolded in 1998 when an international passenger flight from Bali to Taipei met a catastrophic end while attempting to land in adverse weather conditions. All 196 onboard perished, along with seven on the ground. The investigation unveiled crucial lapses in flight handling during a go-around maneuver.
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Feb 12
Colgan Air Flight 3407 Crash
A scheduled passenger flight from Newark to Buffalo crashed in Clarence Center, New York, on February 12, 2009, resulting in 50 fatalities and significant changes to airline safety regulations.
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