From the Munich Air Disaster to Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash, here is a list of the six biggest aviation disasters in sports also including the Chapecoense plane crash, the Zambia national football team plane crash and others.

Munich Air Disaster to Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash, 6 biggest aviation disasters in sports

<p>A man believed to be a Manchester City supporter has been arrested for allegedly mocking the Munich air disaster during the derby clash with Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (Mar 3) night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man, caught on camera, standing in the stadium was seen making an aeroplane gesture with arms, seemingly towards the United fans&nbsp;sitting in the away section. The video of his actions quickly went viral on social media with netizens demanding the authorities punish him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the match, the Manchester Police released a statement, informing that the man had been arrested.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"During the Manchester derby, officers arrested a man on suspicion of tragedy chanting. Following reports made in the crowd, the man was promptly arrested by our officers," read the statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two teams locked horns in the all-important derby game where United were thrashed by City as Pep Guardiola's side continued their quest of winning an unprecedented fourth Premier League title on the trot.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the Munich air disaster?</strong></h2>

<p>The Munich air disaster took place on February 6, 1958, and is regarded as one of the most chilling incidents in world football. The catastrophe claimed the lives of 23 people, including United players popularly referred to as 'Busby Babes'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fatal crash took place while the United team was returning from a European Cup quarter-final game against Red Star Belgrade in what was then Yugoslavia. The plane skidded off&nbsp;the runway in Munich before crashing into a perimeter fence, and then into a nearby house.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/manchester-men-remembers-munich-massacre-673"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Manchester United &amp; fans remember Munich air disaster&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>What does the law say?</strong></h2>

<p>After a petition signed by more than 17,000 people, the UK government in 2023 acknowledged that the&nbsp;current legislation can be used to prosecute 'offenders chanting or shouting about tragedies and death at football matches'.</p>

<p>“The Government is committed to tackling all harmful behaviours at football matches. Existing legislation can be used to prosecute those engaging in chanting about tragedies and death at football. Existing law can be used to prosecute offenders chanting or shouting about tragedies and death at football matches," the British government said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Public Order Act 1986 (POA) provides for situations where threatening or abusive language can meet the threshold for arrest and prosecution," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, there have been repeated instances of opposition fans mocking a team for the tragedies. The fans of Liverpool Football Club (LFC) are routinely subjected to tragedy chants related to the Hillsborough disaster in which 97 Liverpool fans lost their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, poverty chants remain a blot on English football where fans, often in unison, mock the poverty of the city the football club belongs to.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A man believed to be a Manchester City supporter has been arrested for allegedly mocking the Munich air disaster during the derby clash with Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (Mar 3) night.

A man believed to be a Manchester City supporter has been arrested for allegedly mocking the Munich air disaster during the derby clash with Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (Mar 3) night. The man, caught on camera, standing in the stadium was seen making an aeroplane gesture with arms, seemingly towards the United fans sitting in the away section. The video of his actions quickly went viral on social media with netizens demanding the authorities punish him. After the match, the Manchester Police released a statement, informing that the man had been arrested. "During the Manchester derby, officers arrested a man on suspicion of tragedy chanting. Following reports made in the crowd, the man was promptly arrested by our officers," read the statement. Needs looking at @gmpolice pic.twitter.com/DEGsmiNUI9 — PATRON 🇵🇸 (@UTDPatron) March 3, 2024 × The two teams locked horns in the all-important derby game where United were thrashed by City as Pep Guardiola's side continued their quest of winning an unprecedented fourth Premier League title on the trot. What is the Munich air disaster? The Munich air disaster took place on February 6, 1958, and is regarded as one of the most chilling incidents in world football. The catastrophe claimed the lives of 23 people, including United players popularly referred to as 'Busby Babes'. The fatal crash took place while the United team was returning from a European Cup quarter-final game against Red Star Belgrade in what was then Yugoslavia. The plane skidded off the runway in Munich before crashing into a perimeter fence, and then into a nearby house. Also read | Manchester United & fans remember Munich air disaster What does the law say? After a petition signed by more than 17,000 people, the UK government in 2023 acknowledged that the current legislation can be used to prosecute 'offenders chanting or shouting about tragedies and death at football matches'. “The Government is committed to tackling all harmful behaviours at football matches. Existing legislation can be used to prosecute those engaging in chanting about tragedies and death at football. Existing law can be used to prosecute offenders chanting or shouting about tragedies and death at football matches," the British government said. "The Public Order Act 1986 (POA) provides for situations where threatening or abusive language can meet the threshold for arrest and prosecution," it added. Notably, there have been repeated instances of opposition fans mocking a team for the tragedies. The fans of Liverpool Football Club (LFC) are routinely subjected to tragedy chants related to the Hillsborough disaster in which 97 Liverpool fans lost their lives. Similarly, poverty chants remain a blot on English football where fans, often in unison, mock the poverty of the city the football club belongs to. (With inputs from agencies)

Manchester City fan arrested on suspicion of mocking Munich air disaster during derby match

<p>The&nbsp;Munich&nbsp;air&nbsp;disaster that destroyed the famed &quot;Busby Babes&quot; still resonates for present Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho 60 years after the tragedy he said on Friday.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;crash&nbsp;killed eight of the United team and three backroom staff -- 23 people in all died -- who had won successive league titles and left manager Matt Busby so badly injured he was given the last rites twice.</p>

<p>However, he survived and rebuilt the side leading it 10 years on with an epic European Cup victory.</p>

<p>Though the 60th anniversary of the&nbsp;crash&nbsp;-- United were returning via&nbsp;Munich&nbsp;from Belgrade after seeing off Red Star Belgrade to reach the European Cup semi-finals -- falls on Tuesday a minute&#39;s silence will be held ahead of Saturday&#39;s home Premier League match against Huddersfield.</p>

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<p>&quot;This is something that is part of my life, or part of my football culture before I become Manchester United manager and why?&quot; said Mourinho, who sported a&nbsp;Munich&nbsp;pin badge on his eve of match press conference.</p>

<p>&quot;Because it was such a tragedy that it stayed over these last 60 years.&quot;</p>

<p>Mourinho said the way the club had reacted to such a huge loss and rebuilt the side illustrated what was so special about United.</p>

<p>&quot;So as Manchester United manager, obviously it means much more but I think it belongs to every sportsman as one of the biggest tragedies and at the same time is a crucial point in Man United history,&quot; said Mourinho.</p>

<p>&quot;The reaction, the strength, the union after that situation and I think tomorrow is an amazing day to show the respect, to show the passion for the club, respect for them, the families and I think is a day to play well.&quot;</p>

<p>The club is also holding a commemorative service at Old Trafford on Tuesday -- just two of the players who survived are still alive Bobby Charlton and Harry Gregg -- while around 2,000 fans are expected to travel to&nbsp;Munich&nbsp;itself.</p>

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Mourinho said the way the club had reacted to such a huge loss and rebuilt the side illustrated what was so special about United

The Munich air disaster that destroyed the famed "Busby Babes" still resonates for present Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho 60 years after the tragedy he said on Friday. The crash killed eight of the United team and three backroom staff -- 23 people in all died -- who had won successive league titles and left manager Matt Busby so badly injured he was given the last rites twice. However, he survived and rebuilt the side leading it 10 years on with an epic European Cup victory. Though the 60th anniversary of the crash -- United were returning via Munich from Belgrade after seeing off Red Star Belgrade to reach the European Cup semi-finals -- falls on Tuesday a minute's silence will be held ahead of Saturday's home Premier League match against Huddersfield. We will never forget. pic.twitter.com/Bjo3QrvnmS — Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 3, 2018 × "This is something that is part of my life, or part of my football culture before I become Manchester United manager and why?" said Mourinho, who sported a Munich pin badge on his eve of match press conference. "Because it was such a tragedy that it stayed over these last 60 years." Mourinho said the way the club had reacted to such a huge loss and rebuilt the side illustrated what was so special about United. "So as Manchester United manager, obviously it means much more but I think it belongs to every sportsman as one of the biggest tragedies and at the same time is a crucial point in Man United history," said Mourinho. "The reaction, the strength, the union after that situation and I think tomorrow is an amazing day to show the respect, to show the passion for the club, respect for them, the families and I think is a day to play well." The club is also holding a commemorative service at Old Trafford on Tuesday -- just two of the players who survived are still alive Bobby Charlton and Harry Gregg -- while around 2,000 fans are expected to travel to Munich itself.

Munich air crash left mark on Mourinho