1973 Paris Air Show crash, Air show accident in France
The 1973 Paris Air Show crash involved the supersonic airliner, Tupolev Tu-144.
During a demonstration flight on June 3, 1973, the aircraft broke apart in mid-air.
The incident marked a significant moment in aviation history and the supersonic race.
Investigations into the crash have influenced modern air safety protocols.
It remains the only crash of a commercial supersonic airliner at an air show.
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