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Soviet Tu-134 crash at Kuibyshev Airport 40 years ago: pilot's blindfolded landing bet kills dozens

A Soviet pilot attempted a blindfolded landing of a Tu-134 at Kuibyshev Airport 40 years ago, resulting in a crash and fire that killed dozens of passengers. The incident, now recalled in Russian media, highlights a historical aviation safety failure and the consequences of reckless behavior. The exact death toll and aircraft details remain unverified in this report.

Mail.ru Newsabout 15 hours agoRUCredibility 44%View source

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