Varig Flight 820, Aircraft crash in France
Varig Flight 820 was a flight that ended in tragedy near Paris, France.
On July 11, 1973, a Boeing 707 operated by Varig Brazilian Airlines crashed.
The disaster brought international media attention and influenced aviation safety protocols.
The accident occurred shortly before landing at Orly Airport, impacting safety procedures.
Nearly all passengers were incapacitated by smoke, leading to changes in aircraft design.
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