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The air crash which led to the death of eight Manchester United players is known as?

  • Berlin Air Disaster

  • Prague Plane Crash

  • Munich Air Disaster

  • London Plane Crash

Answer

The Munich air disaster occurred on February 6, 1958, when a British European Airways flight crashed into a house while trying to land in Munich, West Germany. The plane was carrying the Manchester United football team, who were returning home from a European Cup match. Eight players died in the crash, as well as several members of the club's staff.
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