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1969 Aswan Ilyushin Il-18 crash

1969 CE · Egypt, Africa · Disaster

1969 Aswan Ilyushin Il-18 crash
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On 20 March 1969, an Ilyushin Il-18 operated by United Arab Airlines crashed while attempting to land at Aswan Airport, Egypt, killing 100 of the 105 passengers and crew on board.

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