A Quick Guide About the 13 Major Crashes So Far and How to Stay Safe
Air travel is generally considered a safe mode of transportation, but even the most experienced travelers can become victims of a plane crash. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB),there have been 13 major airplane crashes in the United States since 2001, resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 people.
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While it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of a plane crash, there are certain things that you can do to improve your chances of surviving one. Here is a quick guide to the 13 major crashes so far and how to stay safe during air travel:
American Airlines Flight 11
On September 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 11 was hijacked by terrorists and crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. All 92 people on board the plane were killed, along with an unknown number of people in the building.
The crash of American Airlines Flight 11 was a major turning point in the history of aviation safety. In the wake of the attacks, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created to improve security at airports and on airplanes.
United Airlines Flight 175
On September 11, 2001, United Airlines Flight 175 was hijacked by terrorists and crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. All 65 people on board the plane were killed, along with an unknown number of people in the building.
The crash of United Airlines Flight 175 was a major turning point in the history of aviation safety. In the wake of the attacks, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created to improve security at airports and on airplanes.
American Airlines Flight 77
On September 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 77 was hijacked by terrorists and crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. All 64 people on board the plane were killed, along with 125 people in the building.
The crash of American Airlines Flight 77 was a major turning point in the history of aviation safety. In the wake of the attacks, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created to improve security at airports and on airplanes.
United Airlines Flight 93
On September 11, 2001, United Airlines Flight 93 was hijacked by terrorists and crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. All 44 people on board the plane were killed.
The crash of United Airlines Flight 93 was a major turning point in the history of aviation safety. In the wake of the attacks, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created to improve security at airports and on airplanes.
Colgan Air Flight 3407
On February 12, 2009, Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashed into a house in Clarence Center, New York, shortly after takeoff from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. All 49 people on board the plane were killed, along with one person on the ground.
The crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 was a major turning point in the history of aviation safety. In the wake of the crash, the FAA implemented new regulations to improve pilot training and oversight of regional airlines.
Air France Flight 447
On June 1, 2009, Air France Flight 447 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. All 228 people on board the plane were killed.
The crash of Air France Flight 447 was a major turning point in the history of aviation safety. In the wake of the crash, the FAA implemented new regulations to improve pilot training and oversight of international airlines.
Asiana Airlines Flight 214
On July 6, 2013, Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crashed while landing at San Francisco International Airport. Three people on board the plane were killed, and 182 were injured.
The crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 was a major turning point in the history of aviation safety. In the wake of the crash, the FAA implemented new regulations to improve pilot training and oversight of foreign airlines.
Germanwings Flight 9525
On March 24, 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed into the French Alps en route from Barcelona to Düsseldorf. All 150 people on board the plane were killed.
The crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 was a major turning point in the history of aviation safety. In the wake of the crash, the FAA implemented new regulations to improve pilot training and mental health screening.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared over the Indian Ocean en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. All 239 people on board the plane are presumed dead.
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history. In the wake of the disappearance, the FAA implemented new regulations to improve tracking of passenger planes.
Lion Air Flight 610
On October 29, 2018, Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta. All 189 people on board the plane were killed.
The crash of Lion Air Flight 610 was a major turning point in the history of aviation safety. In the wake of the crash, the FAA implemented new regulations to improve safety of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1309 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 23 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |