JAL 123. A Japanese tragedy
Description
In August 1985, Japan Air Flight 123 crashed into the side of a mountain North West of Tokyo. It was the largest single aircraft fatality in history. 520 people died. A poor repair was the cause. But the real story behind the crash was the scandalous incompetence in reacting to the accident and the rescue attempt in the immediate aftermath.
Runtime
29 min
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Geography
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Date of Publication
1999
Database
Alexander Street
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