• American Airlines Flight 191: The Disaster That Grounded the DC-10

  • Sep 12 2024
  • Length: 19 mins
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American Airlines Flight 191: The Disaster That Grounded the DC-10

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  • On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191, a DC-10 aircraft, was scheduled to fly from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles. Just seconds after takeoff, tragedy struck. The left engine and strut assembly tore away from the wing, leaving the flight crew to face a catastrophic failure. The plane, now critically unbalanced, began to roll left, plunging toward the ground. Within moments, Flight 191 crashed, killing all 271 passengers and crew onboard. This was not just a mechanical failure but a tragedy with far-reaching consequences for the aviation industry.


    What went so terribly wrong that day? How did an error on the ground lead to one of the deadliest aviation accidents in U.S. history? Today, we explore The Flight Files of American Airlines Flight 191.



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