1953day.year
Delta Air Lines Flight 318 crashes near Marshall, Texas, killing 19.
On May 17, 1953, Delta Air Lines Flight 318 crashed near Marshall, Texas, killing 19 of the 20 people on board.
Delta Air Lines Flight 318 was a scheduled passenger service from Dallas Love Field to New Orleans International Airport. On May 17, 1953, while making its approach to Marshall, Texas, the DC-3 encountered unexpected severe weather conditions. The aircraft suffered spatial disorientation and lost altitude in heavy rain and low visibility. It descended prematurely and impacted terrain short of the runway. Nineteen of the twenty occupants were killed in the crash, making it one of the deadliest Delta accidents at that time. Investigators attributed the tragedy to pilot error compounded by adverse weather and limited navigational aids. The accident prompted reviews of approach procedures and improvements in weather briefing protocols to enhance flight safety.
1953
Delta Air Lines Flight 318
Marshall, Texas
2010day.year
Pamir Airways Flight 112 crashes in Afghanistan's Shakardara District, killing 44.
Pamir Airways Flight 112 crashes into a mountain in Afghanistan's Shakardara District, resulting in 44 fatalities.
On May 17, 2010, Pamir Airways Flight 112, an Antonov An-24 passenger aircraft, crashed into a mountain in the Shakardara District of northern Afghanistan. The flight encountered poor visibility and adverse weather conditions during its approach to Kunduz Airport. All 44 passengers and crew on board were killed in the impact, marking one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Afghan history. Rescue teams faced challenging terrain, snow, and fog while recovering wreckage and remains. Investigators pointed to limited navigation aids and severe weather as contributing factors. The tragedy led to calls for improved safety protocols and better-equipped airports throughout the country.
2010
Pamir Airways Flight 112
Shakardara District
2014day.year
A military plane crash in northern Laos kills 17 people.
A Lao military transport plane crashes in the northern mountains of Laos, claiming the lives of 17 personnel.
On May 17, 2014, a Lao military transport aircraft disappeared from radar shortly after taking off in northern Laos. The plane was carrying military officers and crew when it crashed in the rugged, forested terrain of Xaignabouli Province. Search and rescue teams located the wreckage several miles from the departure point, confirming that all 17 occupants had perished. Initial reports attributed the crash to mechanical failure amid challenging weather conditions. Lao authorities launched an investigation to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the disaster. The incident highlighted concerns over aviation safety and maintenance standards within the region.
2014
plane crash
Laos