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The Deadliest Plane Crash

On March 27, 1977, on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, two fully loaded 747 jumbo jets collided on a fogbound runway, killing 583 people in what is still the deadliest crash in aviation history. NOVA looks back at the crucial final hours before the disaster. Despite new technology to improve runway safety, near-misses on the ground are still the leading cause of deadly aviation accidents.

English
  • Originally Aired October 17, 2006
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Gregory Reznick Guest Star
Michael Hofland Guest Star
Mike Dineen Guest Star
Joseph Rezwin Guest Star
Paul Bandey Guest Star
Nicholas Mead Guest Star
Randall Holden Guest Star
Bruce Van Barthold Guest Star
Chantal Hebert Director