Munich Air Disaster - British European Airways Flight 609

The Munich air disaster occurred on 6 February 1958 when British European Airways Flight 609 crashed on its third attempt to take off from a slush-covered runway at Munich-Riem Airport in Munich, West Germany. The aircraft was carrying the Manchester United football team, nicknamed the "Busby Babes", along with supporters and journalists. There were 44 people on board, 20 of whom died at the scene. The injured, some unconscious, were taken to Munich's Rechts der Isar Hospital, where three more died, resulting in 23 fatalities with 21 survivors.
Aircraft type: Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador
Airline: British European Airways
Crew:6
Passengers:38
Fatalities:23
Survivors:21
Reg:G-ALZU