Historical Events tagged with "everglades"
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Fire leads to ValuJet Flight 592 crash
After departing from Miami, ValuJet Airlines Flight 592 experienced a catastrophic accident caused by a fire in the cargo hold due to improperly handled chemical oxygen generators. The Douglas DC-9 aircraft was en route to Atlanta when the fire spread quickly, leading to a crash in the Florida Everglades that resulted in the loss of all 110 individuals on board, including passengers and crew members.
Continue ReadingEastern Air Lines Flight 401 Crash
Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, crashed into the Florida Everglades while on approach to Miami International Airport. The crash resulted in the deaths of 101 of the 176 people on board. The aircraft was being operated by Eastern Air Lines and encountered difficulties during landing due to a malfunction. The crew became preoccupied with troubleshooting the malfunction, which contributed to the accident. Rescue efforts were initiated quickly but many passengers perished in the crash.
Continue ReadingNorthwest Orient Airlines Flight 705 Crash
Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 705, a Lockheed L-188 Electra, crashed shortly after departing from Miami International Airport, resulting in the loss of all 45 passengers and crew on board. The aircraft was en route to Dallas/Fort Worth when it encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff. Despite the crew's attempts to regain control, the plane descended rapidly and struck the Everglades, leading to a catastrophic impact.
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