Thursday, 13 September 2012

Top Five Presidents Who Died In Plane Crash


Death is always unavoidable. Everyone who has come in the world have to die sooner or later. There are many reasons that become the cause of someone’s death. It might be a natural reason or an unnatural one. There were many such people throughout the history who created sort of unforgettable legacy, and will stay alive in the heart of the people even after their death. Here is a list of Top Five Presidents Who Died In Plane Crash.


1. Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq




His untimely demise concluded his 11-year inPakistanas its sixth President who also served the longest in the history ofPakistan. Zia-ul-Haq assumed the presidency in year 1977 and his rule ended in 1988 when he died along with other top generals and U.S ambassador to Pakistan Arnold Lewis Raphel in an atrocious plane crash on Aug. 17, 1988. Investigation conducted by the board of inquiry concluded that plan crash was a clear sabotage since there was no Mayday signal issued when the venomous gases were released that caused death of the President, passengers and the crew as well.


2. Boris Trajkovski



The second President of theRepublicofMacedonia, Boris Trajkovski, took over the rule on November 19, 1999, which lasted until Feb. 26, 2004 when a plane crash claimed his life while he’s going to attend an economic conference inMostar,Bosnia   and Herzegovina. Besides the Macedonian President, eight other people also fell victims in the hand of that dreadful plane crash. The cause of the crash was thick fog and heavy rain on Herzegovinia’s mountainsides.


3. Jaime Roldós



His full name was Jaime Roldós Aguilera who was born and raised inGuayaquil,Ecuador. He became the president of his motherland on August 10, 1979 and gained fame for his unyielding stance on human rights. However, his leadership didn’t prove long lasting as he died in a plane crash on May 24, 1981. The plane crashed onHuairapungoMountain, claiming the lives of many other people along with the president. Based on the investigation, the crash occurred due to pilot’s error. Roldos is the third among the top five presidents who died in plane crash.


4.LechKaczynski



Fourth on our list of top five presidents who died in plane crash is Lech Kaczynski. The plane crash happened recently, in year 2010, killing some 97 people including eight crew members. The cause of the jet crash was believed to be any mechanical error.


5. Samora Machel



Last on the list of top five presidents who died in a plane crash is Mozambigue’s president Samora Machel. He was heading back from a tour when his plane hit theSouth   Africa’s mountainside. He was appointed as president on June 25, 1975, which lasted for almost 21 years and ended with his untimely demise.









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