The last moments of Alaska Airlines Flight 261
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The last moments of Alaska Airlines Flight 261
On January 31, 2000, an Alaska Airlines MD-80 descends toward the Pacific when a sudden mechanical failure robs the crew of control. As the aircraft pitches violently and the cabin turns weightless, the pilots fight desperately to stabilize the plane just minutes from Los Angeles. What follows is a tragic chain of events driven by seconds ...
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