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1967-03-13: South African Airways Flight 406 — South Africa

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On March 13, 1967, a South African Airways Flight 406 was involved in an aviation accident near South Africa. 25 people were killed. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On March 13, 1967, South African Airways Flight 406 was involved in an aviation accident near South Africa, resulting in 25 reported fatalities. The incident is catalogued in the Wikidata aviation-safety dataset.

Accident

On March 13, 1967, South African Airways Flight 406 was involved in an aviation accident near South Africa. The flight was operated by South African Airways. The accident resulted in 25 fatalities, according to reports.

Documentation and Research

This incident is recorded in the Wikidata aviation-safety dataset, which compiles more than three thousand documented aircraft accidents and aviation occurrences throughout the history of powered and unpowered flight. The dataset includes events from various eras of aviation. Cross-referencing records such as this one with primary investigative sources enables researchers to analyze historical safety trends and to identify recurring contributing factors across different periods of aviation. The inclusion of Flight 406 in the dataset contributes to the broader understanding of aviation safety patterns.

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