On the afternoon of May 25, 1979, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 operating this flight was taking off from runway 32R at O'Hare International when its left engine detached from the wing, causing a loss of control. The aircraft crashed about 4,600 feet (1,400 m) from the end of runway 32R.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 had been involved in 55 accidents and incidents, including 32 hull-loss accidents, with 1,261 occupant fatalities. It was eventually replaced by more advanced and fuel-efficient twin-engine airliners, such as the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A330. [1] .

Early operations of the DC-10 were afflicted by its poor safety record, which was partially attributable to a design flaw in the original cargo doors that caused multiple incidents, including fatalities. Most notable was the crash of Turkish Airlines Flight 981 in Paris in 1974, the deadliest crash in aviation history up to that time.

Aug 4, 2023 · On November 28th, 1979, a Douglas DC-10 crashed into the side of Mount Erebus in Antarctica during a non-scheduled sightseeing flight over Antarctica, killing 257 souls onboard. Ultimately, the accident was attributed to pilot error.

Jan 10, 2024 · McDonnell Douglas’ DC-10 faced significant safety issues due to cargo door failures, tarnishing its reputation as a “death trap.” Poor maintenance, engine failures, and communication errors further contributed to the DC-10’s negative image.

Dec 20, 2022 · American Airlines Flight 191, a DC-10, experienced a number 1 (left wing) engine/strut failure, and subsequent engine and strut separation, on takeoff from Chicago, O'Hare Airport on May 25, 1979.

American Airlines flight 191 was a three-engined McDonnell Douglas DC-10 jet bound for Los Angeles, taking off from O’Hare about 3:05 p.m. The weather was clear, and a brisk northeasterly breeze was blowing.

American Airlines Flight 191, a McDonnell-Douglas DC-10-10, crashed on takeoff from Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, Illinois, USA. The aircraft was destroyed and all 271 occupants were killed. Additionally, two persons on the ground sustained fatal injuries.

Feb 8, 2024 · The Los Angeles-bound flight, operated by a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, crashed just after takeoff after one of its engines detached. The tragedy resulted in 273 fatalities, but how exactly did it happen?

Dec 19, 2023 · On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191, a McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Chicago O’Hare Airport. All 271 persons aboard were killed, along with two more souls on the ground.