History’s most shocking plane crash tragedies involving athletes
World
November 29, 2016, 17:52
TASS recalls the most tragic airline catastrophes over the years
On November 29, a passenger plane from the Bolivian airline, Lamia, crashed in Colombia. The plane was carrying 81 passengers, including members of the Brazilian football squad Chapecoense and nine crew members.
At least 76 people were killed in the disaster with only five people surviving the tragedy, according to media reports. Among the survivors are goalkeepers Jackson Follmann and Marcos Danilo and defender Alan Rushel.
TASS recalls the most tragic airline catastrophes that involved members of sports teams.