History's Most Dangerous Aircraft Models

LET L-410

With 20 fatal crashes in its history, this aircraft takes the cake for being one of the deadliest out there. The L-410 is a Czechoslovakian plane from the 1970s. Several hundred remain in service today. It's also a popular aircraft with the skydiving community.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.