
The individuals who endured the 1972 crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the Andes Mountains, and subsequently survived 72 days of extreme hardship, represent a remarkable story of human resilience.... Read more »

Visual documentation of the 1972 Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crash in the Andes Mountains includes images of the wreckage, the survivors, and the challenging terrain. These images range from official photographs... Read more »

The tragic crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the Andes Mountains on October 13, 1972, led to an extraordinary and harrowing tale of survival. Stranded in freezing conditions with dwindling... Read more »

On October 13, 1972, a Uruguayan Air Force flight carrying a rugby team, their families, and supporters crashed in the Andes Mountains. The crash site, at an altitude of nearly 12,000 feet,... Read more »

The 1972 crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the Andes Mountains resulted in a harrowing 72-day survival ordeal for the 16 survivors among the initial 45 passengers and crew. Stranded... Read more »

Images documenting the aftermath of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crash in the Andes Mountains offer a stark visual record of the tragedy and the survivors’ 72-day ordeal. These images capture... Read more »

The October 13, 1972, crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the Andes Mountains resulted in a harrowing 72-day survival ordeal for the 16 of 45 passengers and crew who lived... Read more »

The 1972 crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the Andes Mountains, resulting in 72 days of ordeal for the survivors, is a chilling example of human resilience in the face... Read more »

