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On This Day August 31 1988 – Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 Crashed During Takeoff From Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
On this day August 31 1988, Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 crashed during takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The Boeing 727 failed to lift off properly, veered off the runway, and broke apart in a fiery crash. The tragic accident resulted in the deaths of 14 people and injuries...- Pete
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On This Day August 16 1987 – Northwest Airlines Flight 255 Crash in Detroit
On this day August 16 1987, Northwest Airlines Flight 255 tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The McDonnell Douglas MD 82 was bound for Phoenix with a stop in Santa Ana, California, but never made it beyond its initial climb. In one of the worst aviation...- Pete
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