The Legacy of Flight 261: Lessons from Tragedy
Words: 491 1473January 31, 2000, marked the departure of Alaska Airlines Flight 261, commencing a routine voyage from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, destined for San Francisco and Seattle, oblivious to the impending tragedy that awaited. The catastrophic demise of this flight claimed the lives of all 88 occupants, imprinting a sorrowful chapter in the archives of aviation history. This discourse endeavors to dissect the antecedents of the calamity, the ensuing investigations, and the enduring insights gleaned from this heartrending event. The initial allure […]