jan 1, 1985 - Eastern Airlines Flight 980
Description:
Eastern Air Lines Flight 980 was a scheduled international flight from Asunción, Paraguay, to Miami, Florida, United States. On January 1, 1985, while descending towards La Paz, Bolivia, for a scheduled stopover, the Boeing 727 jetliner struck Mount Illimani at an altitude of 19,600 feet (6,000 m), killing all 29 people on board.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1985
Now
~ 40 years ago