The most dangerous plane crash in the world that changed everything: 583 were killed before take-off (video)

The Tenerife airport disaster was a turning point for aviation, leading to profound changes in security protocols and communications standards.

Destruction of its airport Tenerife It remains engraved in its records Aviation history As more Fatal plane crashA tragic accident that claimed a life 583 people Before either plane takes off.

in Devastation They got involved Two Boeing 747 aircraft: KLM Flight 4805 and Pan Am Flight 1736. In a disastrous series of misunderstandings and mishaps, the KLM plane began taking off while the Pan Am plane was still on the runway. The collision destroyed both planes, leaving no survivors and at least KLM Flight 4805 dead. 330 Of the people on the Pan Am flight. miraculously, More than 60 passengers Everyone on the Pan Am plane, including the pilot, survived, offering some solace amid the overwhelming tragedy.

A confluence of unexpected events led to this fateful moment. Initially, neither aircraft was scheduled to be based at Los Rodeos Airport (now Tenerife North Airport). However, a terrorist attack at Gran Canaria Airport, organized by the Canary Islands Independence Movement, led to the diversion of many flights to Tenerife. This sudden influx of air traffic created severe congestion at Los Rodeos, exacerbating already difficult conditions created by patches of dense fog that greatly reduced visibility.

An investigation into the disaster revealed a serious misunderstanding: KLM captain Jacob Louis Veldhuizen van Zanten believed he had permission from air traffic control to take off, a belief that turned out to be fatally wrong. KLM subsequently admitted responsibility for the accident, and compensated the victims' families with settlements totaling $110 million.

The destruction of Tenerife airport was a turning point for the country Air transportleading to profound changes in Security protocols And in Communication patterns. One of the key results was the introduction of standardized communication phrases in air traffic control, ensuring that instructions are unambiguously clear and universally understood. In addition, she was prompted by the disaster Aviation industry Review and enhance cockpit resource management training, with an emphasis on teamwork, communication and decision-making skills among cabin crew;

This tragic event is a grim reminder of the importance of vigilance, clear communication and strict safety standards in aviation.