Birgenair Flight 301, Aviation accident in the Dominican Republic
Birgenair Flight 301 was a chartered flight that ended tragically.
The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff on February 6, 1996.
The accident raised awareness about airline safety procedures.
All 189 people on board were killed, making it the deadliest aviation accident in Dominican history.
The crash resulted from a pitot tube sensor failure caused by a wasp nest blockage.
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