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Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash anniversary

Overview

The 15th anniversary of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash marks the passing of the Yak-42 aircraft on September 7, 2011. The accident occurred during takeoff from Tunoshna Airport near Yaroslavl, Russia, while the team was en route to Minsk, Belarus. The crash resulted in 44 fatalities, including nearly the entire roster of the KHL team and several prominent international players such as Pavol Demitra, Josef Vašíček, Karel Rachůnek, and Jan Marek. Investigations attributed the disaster to pilot error involving braking during takeoff.

In the years following the tragedy, the hockey community has maintained memorials and observed moments of silence. The Czech national team permanently retired jersey numbers 4, 15, and 63 to honor the victims. Recent reflections from former teammates and friends of Pavol Demitra highlight his personal legacy, noting his potential career path in hockey management and his interests outside of professional sports.

Entities

Pavol Demitra · Lokomotiv Yaroslavl · Karel Rachůnek · Dukla Trenčín · Marián Gáborík

Timeline

9 days ago

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Pavol Demitra: Friends reflect on 15 years since hockey star's death
Fifteen years after his death in the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash, friends and former teammates honor Pavol Demitra, imagining his life in hockey management and his passion for hunting.
10 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash marks 15th anniversary
Fifteen years after the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash killed 44 people, including stars Pavol Demitra, Josef Vašíček, and Karel Rachůnek, the hockey community continues to remember the KHL tragedy.

Sources

interez.sk · jihlavska.drbna.cz · sita.sk · sport.aktuality.sk · sport24.pluska.sk · sportnet.sme.sk