jul 25, 2000 - Concorde crashes in France, killing 113 people
Description:
Air France Flight 4590 was a Concorde flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, near Paris, France, going to JFK International Airport in New York City. On 25th July 2000 it crashed in Gonesse, France – killing all 100 passengers and nine crew on board the flight, as well as four people on the ground. As a result of this crash – together with the economic effects of 9/11 – the iconic aircraft was retired in 2003.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 25, 2000
Now
~ 24 years ago