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First Known Aviation Disaster
- When
- 10 May 1785
- Where
- Tullamore
A hot air balloon crash in Tullamore on 10 May 1785 caused a fire destroying up to 130 homes, marking the first known aviation disaster.
The crash occurred on 10 May 1785, resulting in a fire that burned down as many as 130 homes. This incident gave Tullamore the distinction of being the location of the world's first known aviation disaster, causing serious damage to the town.
Sources
- Tullamore Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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