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Cleared For Take-Off? (Tenerife Air Disaster 1)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Turbulence in the Fog: A Decision Point

This chapter explores the harrowing circumstances leading to a catastrophic airline disaster involving a KLM and a Pan Am flight at Gran Canaria airport. It emphasizes the critical impact of miscommunication, regulatory pressures, and the high-stakes environment faced by pilots during a tense wait for clearance.

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