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In 1972, flight attendant survived 10,160m fall after bomb tore plane apart

On January 26, 1972, a tragic incident involved a Yugoslav Airlines flight which broke apart in midair above Czechoslovakia. Flight attendant Vesna Vulovic experienced an extraordinary survival, enduring a fall from over 10,000 meters while trapped inside the wreckage. Although she faced serious injuries, her remarkable recovery led to her being featured in Guinness World Records.

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    In 1972, flight attendant survived 10,160m fall after bomb tore plane apart (opens Times of India in a new tab)

    On January 26, 1972, a tragic incident involved a Yugoslav Airlines flight which broke apart in midair above Czechoslovakia. Flight attendant Vesna Vulovic experienced an extraordinary survival, enduring a fall from over 10,000 meters while trapped inside the…

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