USAir Flight 405, Aviation accident in the United States of America
USAir Flight 405 crashed shortly after takeoff in wintry conditions.
The crash occurred on March 22, 1992, at LaGuardia Airport.
The accident highlighted the dangers of ice on aircraft.
Subsequent to the crash, airline deicing procedures were scrutinized and improved.
Flight 405's aftermath led to significant changes in aviation safety regulations.
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