Accidents & Tragedies

National Airlines Flight 967 Mid-Air Explosion

National Airlines Flight 967 was a scheduled flight that tragically exploded in mid-air over the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in the loss of all 42 individuals on board. The flight, a Lockheed L-188 Electra, had departed from New Orleans, Louisiana, en route to Miami, Florida. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a failure linked to its propeller system, leading to a catastrophic breakup in flight. Wreckage was scattered across a large area, complicating recovery efforts and raising numerous questions about aircraft safety.

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