| Date | | December 12, 1985 | | Location | | Gander, Newfoundland, Canada |
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| AirCraft | | McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Super 63PF |
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| location | | Gander, Newfoundland, Canada |
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| Reg | | N950JW |
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| AirLine | | Arrow Airways |
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| Flight No | | MF1285R |
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| Fatalities | | 256 : 256 |
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| Description |
| This DC-8 crashed at Gander Newfoundland while attempting to takeoff, killing all 256 military passengers and crew aboard. Icing was the most likely cause although some believe a bomb was planted aboard the aircraft. |
