July 19
1989
The 1989 United Airlines Flight 232 Crash
On July 19, 1989, United Airlines Flight 232 faced an unimaginable catastrophe when a mid-air engine failure resulted in the loss of all hydraulic systems, rendering the aircraft nearly uncontrollable. Despite heroic efforts by the flight crew, the DC-10 crash-landed at Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, Iowa. The tragedy claimed 112 lives and forever altered aviation safety protocols. Read more
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