Air Disasters

Air Disasters Series

This gripping series delves into the dramatic events of air disasters. Through meticulous investigations and firsthand accounts from survivors and crew, the causes behind terrifying crashes are brought to light. Each installment uncovers what went wrong, highlighting critical failures and the subsequent advancements that have reshaped aviation safety. It's a compelling exploration of tragedy, human error, and the triumph of safety protocols.

The Flight 981 Disaster

Samme Chittum

232 pages
9 hours of reading

4.2(83)Add rating

On June 12, 1972, a powerful explosion rocked American Airlines Flight 96 a mere five minutes after its takeoff from Detroit. The explosion ripped a gaping hole in the bottom of the aircraft and jammed the hydraulic controls. Miraculously, despite the damage and ensuing chaos, the pilots were able to land the plane safely. Less than two years later, on March 3, 1974, a sudden, forceful blowout tore through Turk Hava Yollari (THY) Flight 981 from Paris to London. THY Flight 981 was not as lucky as Flight 96; it crashed in a forest in France, and none of the 346 people onboard survived. What caused the mysterious explosions? How were they linked? Could they have been prevented? The Flight 981 Disaster addresses these questions and many more, offering a fascinating insiders' look at two dramatic aviation disasters.

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