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JAL 123: A Japanese Tragedy

In August 1985, Japan Air Flight 123 crashed into the side of a mountainNorth West of Tokyo. It was the largest single aircraft fatality in history.520 people died. A poor repair was the cause. But the real story behindthe crash was the scandalous incompetence in reacting to the accident and the rescue attempt in the immediate aftermath.

English
  • Originally Aired March 22, 1999
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network BBC
  • Created September 13, 2024 by
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  • Modified September 13, 2024 by
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