We invite you to discover the fascinating history of aviation through our interactive calendar.
Fourteen Soviet three-engine Tu-154 passenger aircraft entered service with LOT Polish Airlines. LOT used them regularly until 1993.
On this day, the engines of the LOT Polish Airlines Il-62M “Tadeusz Kościuszko”, flying from Warsaw to New York, failed and a fire broke out on board. During an attempt to return to Okęcie, the aircraft crashed in Kabacki Forest. All aboard were killed – 172 passengers and 11 crew members.
The Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków presents the rich history of Polish aviation through unique exhibits and interactive thematic exhibitions, educating and inspiring all who dream of the skies. It is a place where aviation tradition meets modernity, offering visitors an unforgettable experience.