Airplane crashes involving football teams or football-related crashes are tragic events that result in the deaths of players, coaches, fans and others on board. Below are a few examples of football-related plane crashes:
- Munich Tragedy (1958): The plane crash occurred on 6 February 1958 when a Manchester United plane was returning from Belgium after a European Cup match. The crash killed 23 people, including eight Manchester United players, and many team members.
- The Zamorano tragedy (1987): On 8 December 1987, a plane carrying the Atletico Nacional team from Colombia crashed as it approached Medellín airport. As a result, 71 people were killed, including most of the team’s players.
- Zambia national team plane crash (1993): In April 1993, a plane carrying the Zambian national team crashed with the entire team travelling to a World Cup qualifying match. All 30 members of the national team, including players and coaches, were killed.
- The Chapecoense tragedy (2016): On 28 November 2016, a LaMia Airlines plane with the team of Brazilian club Chapecoense on board crashed in Colombia. Seventy-one people died, including many players and club members. This tragedy received worldwide attention and deeply affected the football community.
These plane crashes are extremely tragic and have left a deep mark on the history of football. They have also led to changes in safety measures and safe travel arrangements for football teams.