Historical eventJuly 122024

Gazpromavia Flight 9608

Gazpromavia Flight 9608 crashes in Russia's Kolomensky District near Kolomna, killing three.

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When
Friday, July 12 20242 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Dates: From 2024.

What happened

On 12 July 2024, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by Gazpromavia as Gazpromavia Flight 9608 crashed during a ferry flight from Tretyakovo Airport to Vnukovo International Airport. All three crew members, who were the only occupants on board, were killed.

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When did Gazpromavia Flight 9608 happen?

July 12 2024 — 2 years ago, on a Friday.

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