
Fire Breaks Out During Takeoff Resulting in Major Changes for Airline Safety Procedures
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The Fire That Killed a Flight
Wind carried the fire onto and around the rear fuselage. If they'd made a left turn, the fire would have been blown away from the plane. 55 people lost their life just because they couldn't get off the plane in time. In order to be certified, planes must be evacuated within 90 seconds using only half their exits.
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