Tupolev TU-95 crash, Sep 3, 1971 (11 killed), Russia

Tupolev TU-95 accident on September 3, 1971 near Russia with 11 fatalities.

A Soviet Navy Tupolev Tu95RTs on a training mission was diverted to an airbase near a senior officer's home. On a night approach in fog it struck trees short of the runway, and all 11 crew on board were killed.

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