The Worst Plane Crashes in Aviation History

The Tragic Events That Changed Aviation Forever Aviation has come a long way since the Wright Brothers first took flight in 1903. With advancements in technology and safety measures, flying has become one of the safest modes of transportation. However, there have been instances in history where tragedy struck and lives were lost in devastating…

10 years ago, a Boeing 747 stalled and crashed on takeoff from Bagram Air Base

Monday, 29th of April, 2013, a Boeing 747-400BCF cargo plane, operated by National Air Cargo, crashed on takeoff from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. National Airlines Flight 102, a cargo flight from Bagram Air Base (OAI/OAIX), Afghanistan, to Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC/OMDW), United Arab Emirates, operated with a Boeing 747-428BCF, registration N949CA, stalled…

On March 12, 2003 Singapore Airlines Boeing 747 suffered a tail strike as the rotation speed was 33 knots less than required

On March 12, 2003 Singapore Airlines Boeing 747 suffered a tail strike during take off from Auckland. The effects of the “tail strike” suffered by Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 747-412 9V-SMT (CN / LN 27137/990 – scrapped) during take off from Auckland runway 23L (AKL). The aircraft was performing flight SQ286 from Auckland (AKL) to Singapore…

#OnThisDay in 1983, Air Canada Flight 143 glided safely to Gimli Industrial Park Airport, Canada

35 years ago today, Air Canada Flight 143 (C-GAUN) was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Montreal-Dorval International to Edmonton International Airport with a stopover at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Canada. The Boeing 767-233 was carrying 61 passengers and 8 crew members. C-GAUN taxiing at San Francisco International Airport in 1985. ACCIDENT The cockpit crew…