American Airlines Flight 191, Aviation accident in the United States
American Airlines Flight 191 is known as the deadliest aviation accident to occur on U.S. soil.
The DC-10 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979.
Flight 191 has significantly influenced safety protocols and maintenance procedures in aviation.
The crash led to a temporary grounding of all DC-10 models nationwide.
The accident was notably attributed to improper maintenance procedures.
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