Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 - Wikipedia
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 was the chartered flight of a Fairchild FH-227D from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Santiago, Chile, that crashed in the Andes mountains in Argentina on 13 October 1972.
Uruguayan Air Force flight 571 | Crash, Rescue, & Facts | Britannica
In 1972 the Old Christians Club charted a Uruguayan Air Force plane to transport the team from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Santiago, Chile. On October 12 the twin-engined Fairchild turboprop left Carrasco International Airport, carrying 5 crew members and 40 passengers.
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Firefighting pilot killed after crash onto highway: video - AeroTime
Jan 16, 2024 · An experienced Spanish pilot carrying out firefighting work for the Chilean forestry agency was killed after his plane lost control and crashed onto a highway.
The Andes Flight Disaster: A Plane Carrying 45 People Crashed …
Feb 8, 2023 · In 1972, a plane crashed into the Andes and the survivors resorted to cannibalism to stay alive. This is the story of the 16 survivors of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which was chartered to take an amateur rugby team from Montevideo to Santiago, Chile, and ended up in tragedy (and miracle).
Where Are The Survivors Of The 1972 Andes Plane Crash Now?
The disaster happened on Oct. 13, 1972, when Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which was carrying an Uruguayan rugby team from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Santiago, Chile, crashed into the Andes...
11 Chilling Facts About the 1972 Andes Plane Crash - Mental Floss
Nov 19, 2024 · On October 13, 1972, a Fairchild FH-227D airplane took off from Mendoza, Argentina, and charted a course across the Andes to Santiago, Chile. Aboard the plane were five crew members and 40...
Miracle of the Andes: How Survivors of the Flight Disaster ... - HISTORY
Oct 12, 2021 · On October 13, 1972, a chartered twin engine plane carrying an Uruguayan rugby team crash landed high in the Andes mountains. How they survived has inspired both admiration and horror.
Small Plane Crashes on Highway After Hitting Electric Pole ... - Newsweek
Jan 16, 2024 · A firefighting plane tackling a roadside blaze crashed onto the highway and erupted into its own ball of flames in Chile on Monday, killing the pilot and injuring several people on the ground.
From ‘Alive’ to ‘Society of the Snow,’ the true story behind the …
Jan 10, 2024 · In 1972, a plane carrying a group of Uruguayan teenage rugby players from the Old Christians team crashed in the Andes en route to Chile to play a match. Lost and isolated in the most inhospitable conditions, the survivors had to turn to cannibalism.