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The Malabar Princess crashes into Mont Blanc

The Malabar Princess crashes into Mont Blanc
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Date: 03/11/1950

On 3 November 1950, Air India Flight 245, known as the ‘Malabar Princess’, crashed due to adverse weather conditions. The aircraft struck the Rocher de la Tournette at an altitude of 4,677 metres, just below the summit of Mont Blanc. All 48 passengers, including the crew, were killed in the crash.

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