Air India Flight 855, Aviation accident in India
Air India Flight 855 was a tragic airplane crash that occurred on January 1, 1978.
The Boeing 747 named 'Emperor Ashoka' plummeted into the Arabian Sea shortly after takeoff from Mumbai.
The incident represented one of the deadliest air disasters in India's history at the time and prompted changes in aviation safety.
Memorials stand as a reminder for the 213 victims who perished in the catastrophe.
Unusual instrument malfunction led to the disorientation of the pilots, contributing to the devastating crash.
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