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Lufthansa Flight 540, Aviation accident in Kenya

Lufthansa Flight 540 was the first commercial jumbo jet crash in history.

The disaster occurred on November 20, 1974 at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

This tragic event marked a significant moment in global aviation safety practices.

Travelers today benefit from better aircraft safety due to lessons learned from past accidents.

It remains the only fatal crash of a Boeing 747 in Lufthansa's history.

GPS coordinates: -1.31917,36.92750

Latest update: April 19, 2025 15:07

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