History's Most Dangerous Aircraft Models

The Yak-42

The Yak-42 is a common joke among pilots who had the displeasure of flying this thing. The cockpit was tiny, the chairs were broken, and the back stairway never seemed to stop rattling during the flight which made everything feel scary. It was in operation until 2013. 

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