On This Day August 2 1985 – Delta Air Lines Flight 191 Crashed Near Dallas Fort Worth

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Pete

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On This Day August 2 1985 – Delta Air Lines Flight 191 Crashed Near Dallas Fort Worth.

On this day August 2 1985, Delta Air Lines Flight 191 crashed while attempting to land at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport during a severe thunderstorm, resulting in the tragic loss of 137 lives. The Lockheed L 1011 TriStar encountered a powerful weather phenomenon known as a microburst, which caused the aircraft to lose altitude rapidly just before landing.

The plane struck a car on a nearby highway, hit two water tanks, and finally broke apart on impact. Despite the efforts of the...
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