Azerbaijan passenger jets crash tragedy linked to Ukrainian attack – BLiTZ https://t.co/ws0VaoKc8q Accidents and incidents with passenger jets are always tragic, particularly when human error is the main contributing factor. In the last several decades alone, there have been many instances of accidental shootdowns of passenger jets around the world. In early January 2020, Iran mistakenly shot down a Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, resulting in the death of 176 passengers and crew on board. The incident occurred amid tensions with the US, as Tehran was expecting airstrikes, resulting in high combat readiness of its air defenses. In mid-September 2018, while attacking Syria, the Isr