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mahatmakanejeeves

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Wed Nov 6, 2024, 09:28 AM Nov 6

On this day, November 6, 1986, the deadliest civilian helicopter crash on record occurred.

Last edited Thu Nov 21, 2024, 10:22 AM - Edit history (1)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_6

• 1986 – Sumburgh disaster: A British International Helicopters Boeing 234LR Chinook crashes 2-1/2 miles east of Sumburgh Airport killing 45 people. It is the deadliest civilian helicopter crash on record.
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