Frozen in a Burning 747 (Tenerife Air Disaster 2)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Chaos and Catastrophe in the Tenerife Air Disaster
This chapter recounts the grim events of the Tenerife air disaster, emphasizing the critical mistake made by a KLM pilot who took off against instructions. It explores the confusion and devastation of the incident, while also underscoring vital lessons in aviation safety that emerged from the catastrophe.
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