American Airlines Flight 191: The Takeoff from Chicago O’Hare and the Catastrophic Failure That Followed Seconds Later
Some aviation disasters are remembered for the tragedy itself. They are also remembered for the stories and unanswered questions that continue to surround them years later. One of the most devastating examples is American Airlines Flight 191. The flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. The disaster claimed…