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Target Is Destroyed (Korean Air Lines Flight 007)

Oct 6, 201045mRating 7.3

On 1 September 1983, during the Cold War, Korean Air Lines Flight 007 was shot down after violating Soviet airspace. The crew did not switch the autopilot from heading to INS mode following take off which caused the aircraft to deviate from its assigned flight path.

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Target Is Destroyed (Korean Air Lines Flight 007)

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