American History in the Skies: the Impact of Flight 587 Tragedy
Words: 522 1317On November 12, 2001, a tragedy unfolded in the skies that would leave an indelible mark on aviation history. American Airlines Flight 587, bound for Santo Domingo from New York, met with disaster shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of all 260 people on board and five individuals on the ground. This essay explores the factors leading to the crash of Flight 587, the aftermath, and the valuable lessons it imparted to the aviation industry. The initial public reaction […]