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Aeroflot Flight 213 crashes into a mountain near Chersky Airport, killing 32 people.

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Aeroflot Flight 213

Aviation accident in the Soviet Union

Aeroflot Flight 213 was a regularly scheduled passenger flight operated by Aeroflot from Chersky Airport to Keperveyem Airport. On 18 September 1962, the Ilyushin Il-14 operating this flight crashed shortly after takeoff. All 27 passengers and five crew members were killed.
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Chersky Airport

Airport in Sakha, Russia

Chersky Airport is a small airport in the Sakha Republic, Russia, located 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of the settlement of Chersky. It services small transport aircraft.
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September 18

Day of the year

September 18 is the 261st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 104 days remain until the end of the year.
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