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ČSA Flight 523

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The ČSA Flight 523 memorial marks the site where a Czechoslovak Airlines Ilyushin Il-18 crashed on September 5, 1967, while attempting an emergency landing at Gander Airport. The aircraft, en route from Prague to Havana, struck trees short of the runway, killing 35 of 69 aboard. Today, a modest plaque set in a quiet wooded area near the airport commemorates the tragedy. Visitors can reflect on the historical significance and pay respects in a peaceful, natural environment.

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Read the memorial plaque detailing the flight and its 35 victims.
Experience the tranquil wooded setting near the crash site.
Contemplate the historical context of Cold War-era aviation.

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