The term refers to specific aviation accidents involving aircraft operated by the French national airline. Examples include the crash of Air France Flight 447 in the Atlantic Ocean in 2009 and the... Read more »
A large-scale aviation accident resulting in significant loss of life is a catastrophic event with far-reaching consequences. The Tenerife Airport Disaster of 1977, involving two Boeing 747s, serves as a sobering example... Read more »
The individuals who escaped death in the collision of two Boeing 747 aircraft at Los Rodeos Airport (now Tenerife North Airport) on March 27, 1977, represent a poignant group. This accident, the... Read more »
Information disseminated through various media channels regarding aviation accidents and incidents, ranging from minor mechanical failures to catastrophic crashes, constitutes a distinct category of news. A typical report might cover the event’s... Read more »
Catastrophic aviation accidents, often involving significant loss of life and capturing widespread public attention, have unfortunately punctuated the history of flight. These events range from mid-air collisions and in-flight structural failures to... Read more »
The bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland on December 21, 1988, resulted in the tragic loss of 259 passengers and crew onboard, along with 11 residents of the town below.... Read more »
Documentary series focusing on aviation accidents and incidents investigate the chain of events leading to catastrophic failures. These programs typically combine archival footage, interviews with investigators, pilots, and air traffic controllers, along... Read more »
The midair collision of two commercial airliners over the Grand Canyon on June 30, 1956, resulted in the loss of all 128 lives aboard both aircraft. A United Airlines Douglas DC-7, bound... Read more »
The catastrophic event at the Sknyliv airfield near Lviv, Ukraine, on July 27, 2002, involved a Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet crashing during an aerobatic display. The aircraft, performing a... Read more »
The physical space dedicated to commemorating the tragic mid-air collision over Cerritos, California, on August 31, 1986, serves as a place for reflection and remembrance. This location provides a tangible connection to... Read more »