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The 1977 Tenerife Airport Disaster: Aviation's Deadliest Collision
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In the fourteenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we recount the tragic events of the 1977 Tenerife Airport disaster, the deadliest aviation accident in history. In just five minutes, we’ll take you through the sequence of miscommunications, dense fog, and procedural errors that led to two jumbo jets colliding on the runway, resulting in the deaths of 583 people. This episode explores the critical lessons learned from the disaster, which brought about major changes in aviation safety and communication protocols. Join us to discover how this catastrophe unfolded and its lasting impact on air travel worldwide.
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