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1999-12-11: SATA Air Açores Flight 530M

On December 11, 1999, a SATA Air Açores Flight 530M was involved in an aviation accident. 35 people were killed. The investigation identified controlled flight into terrain as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

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On December 11, 1999, SATA Air Açores Flight 530M was involved in an aviation accident that resulted in 35 fatalities.

Overview

On December 11, 1999, SATA Air Açores Flight 530M experienced an aviation accident. The event resulted in 35 fatalities.

Incident Details

The flight, operated by SATA Air Açores, was designated as Flight 530M. The accident occurred on the date mentioned. According to reports, 35 people lost their lives.

Record in Aviation Safety Database

The incident is catalogued in the Wikidata aviation-safety dataset, which tracks more than three thousand documented aircraft accidents and aviation occurrences spanning the entire history of powered and unpowered flight. Cross-referencing records like this with primary investigative sources helps researchers analyse historical safety trends and identify recurring contributing factors across eras of aviation.

Contributing factors

controlled flight into terrain

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