January 31
2000
Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash
On January 31, 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 tragically crashed into the Pacific Ocean near Anacapa Island, California. All 88 people on board perished, highlighting serious lapses in aircraft maintenance and prompting significant regulatory changes. Read more
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