Sknyliv air show disaster, Air show disaster in Ukraine
The Sknyliv air show disaster is among the deadliest air show accidents in history.
On July 27, 2002, a failed maneuver led to the crash of a Sukhoi Su-27 at an air show near Lviv.
The disaster prompted scrutiny and revisions in air show safety protocols worldwide.
A memorial was erected at the site to honor the victims of the tragic event.
The incident resulted in 77 fatalities and over 500 injuries.
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