Flight 2605 by Western Airlines, Aviation accident in Mexico
Western Airlines Flight 2605, known as the 'Night Owl', was a scheduled flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City.
On October 31, 1979, the aircraft crashed due to a misunderstood NOTAM and landed on a closed runway.
The accident resulted in changes to international aviation procedures regarding NOTAMs.
Investigations into airline accidents are crucial for improving safety standards and preventing future incidents.
Flight 2605 marked one of the deadliest aviation accidents involving a DC-10 aircraft.
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