Iran President Dies, Other Politicians Killed in Air Crash

Author: Nikshey Dhiman Date: 20/05/2024

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Sebastian Pinera

The former president of Chile, Sebastian Pimera, passed away in February 2024. Pinera was killed after his helicopter crashed into a lake in southern Chile.

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Madhavrao Scindia

On September 30, 2001, Madhavrao Scindia, a well-known Indian politician and Congressman, perished in an aircraft accident.

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Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq

On August 17, 1988, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, Pakistan's sixth president, passed away. Soon after takeoff, his C-130 Hercules aircraft crashed.

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Rashid Karami

While traveling to Beirut on June 1, 1987, Karami's chopper burst into flames, killing him and injuring a number of other passengers.

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Sanjay Gandhi

Sanjay's life was cut short at Safdarjung airport in Delhi when he lost control of his aircraft.

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Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco

July 18, 1967 saw the death of Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco, the 26th President of Brazil and a pivotal role in the previous military dictatorship.

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Abdul Salam Arif

Arif lost his life in the crash of his de Havilland DH.104 Dove, operated by the Iraqi Air Force, on April 13, 1966, close to Basra.

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Nereu Ramos

When the Cruzeiro do Sul plane crashed close to Curitiba Afonso Pena International Airport in the state of Parana, Ramos was a passenger on board.

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Ramon Magsaysay

On March 17, 1957, his jet, a C-47 nicknamed "Mt. Pinatubo," crashed into Mount Manunggal in the city of Cebu, abruptly ending his reign.

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