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We invite you to discover the fascinating history of aviation through our interactive calendar.

9 May
9 May
1985
41 years ago

Tu-154 at LOT Polish Airlines

Fourteen Soviet three-engine Tu-154 passenger aircraft entered service with LOT Polish Airlines. LOT used them regularly until 1993.

9 May
1987
39 years ago

Disaster in Kabacki Forest

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.