Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 facts for kids
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Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was a passenger airplane that crashed on 8 January 2020. The plane was flying from Tehran, Iran, to Kyiv, Ukraine. Sadly, all 176 people on board, including passengers and crew, died in the accident.
Just two days after the crash, on 9 January 2020, officials from the United States shared their belief about what happened. They thought the plane was hit by an Iranian Tor-M1 missile. They believed this was an accident, meaning it was done by mistake.
Then, on 11 January 2020, the country of Iran officially announced that its military had indeed shot down the plane by mistake.
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What Happened to Flight 752?
Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was a Boeing 737-800 airplane. It took off from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport very early in the morning. Shortly after leaving the airport, the plane crashed. This tragic event happened on 8 January 2020.
The crash was a terrible accident. Everyone on the plane, including many students, families, and children, lost their lives. This made people around the world very sad.
Why Did the Plane Crash?
At first, people were not sure why the plane crashed. Investigators started looking for clues right away. They wanted to understand what caused such a terrible accident.
A few days later, news came out that the plane might have been hit by a missile. This was a big surprise to many. It was believed that an Iranian air defense system accidentally fired a missile at the plane. This system is designed to protect the country from threats.
Iran's Admission
On 11 January 2020, Iran's military made an important statement. They admitted that they had accidentally shot down Flight 752. They explained that it happened because of human error during a time of high alert. This meant someone made a mistake while thinking there was a threat.
The Iranian government said they were very sorry for the accident. They promised to investigate fully and make sure such a mistake would not happen again.
After the Crash
After the crash, many countries offered their help. Experts from Ukraine and other nations traveled to Iran. They helped with the investigation to find out exactly what went wrong. The goal was to learn from the tragedy and improve air safety.
The families of the victims also sought answers and justice. This event reminded everyone how important it is for air travel to be safe for all passengers.
Images for kids
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Impact zone
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A Ukrainian Air Force Ilyushin Il-76 prepares to depart for Iran from the Boryspil International Airport with specialists.
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A gathering at Amirkabir University of Technology. A notice reads "What is the cost of lying?"
See also
In Spanish: Vuelo 752 de Ukraine International Airlines para niños
