Saudia Flight 163, Aviation accident in Saudi Arabia
Saudia Flight 163 was a deadly passenger flight incident.
On August 19, 1980, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar crashed after an onboard fire.
The accident highlighted issues in emergency response and aviation safety protocols.
Commemoration efforts followed to honor the 301 victims of the tragedy.
Saudia Flight 163 holds the record for the highest death toll of any single aircraft accident without a crash or mid-flight break-up.
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