Tupolev controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1978
Tu-144 passenger-service accident and withdrawal
A further Tu-144 accident occurred during the period of passenger operations. The aircraft was withdrawn from passenger service later that year, reinforcing concerns about reliability and commercial viability.
1973
Tu-144 Paris Air Show crash
A Tu-144 crashed during a demonstration flight at the Paris Air Show. The accident damaged confidence in the supersonic airliner program and became one of the events associated with its subsequent operational difficulties.