The Flight 981 Disaster: Tragedy, Treachery, and the Pursuit of Truth (Air Disasters Book 1)

On June 12, 1972, a powerful explosion rocked American Airlines Flight 96 a mere five minutes after its takeoff from Detroit. The explosion ripped a gaping hole in the bottom of the aircraft and jammed the hydraulic controls. Miraculously, despite the damage and ensuing chaos, the pilots were able to land the plane safely. Less than two years later, on March 3, 1974, a sudden, forceful blowout tore through Turk Hava Yollari (THY) Flight 981 from Paris to London. THY Flight 981 was not as lucky as Flight 96; it crashed in a forest in France, and none of the 346 people onboard survived. What caused the mysterious explosions? How were they linked? Could they have been prevented? The Flight 981 Disaster addresses these questions and many more, offering a fascinating insiders' look at two dramatic aviation disasters. On June 12, 1972, a powerful explosion rocked American Airlines Flight 96 a mere five minutes after its takeoff from Detroit. The explosion ripped a gaping hole in the bottom of the aircraft and jammed the hydraulic controls. Miraculously, despite the damage and ensuing chaos, the pilots were able to land the plane safely. Less than two years later, on March 3, 1974, a sudden, forceful blowout tore through Turk Hava Yollari (THY) Flight 981 from Paris to London. THY Flight 981 was not as lucky as Flight 96; it crashed in a forest in France, and none of the 346 people onboard survived. What caused the mysterious explosions? How were they linked? Could they have been prevented? The DC-10 Deception addresses these questions and many more, offering a fascinating insiders' look at two dramatic aviation disasters. "Based on the popular television series that uncovers the truth behind devastating air disasters"--Provided by publisher.;A blowout in midair -- A smoking gun -- Peepholes and a phone call -- A full flight -- Carnage in the forest -- Six bodies in a turnip field -- A forensic nightmare and a pair of boots -- The gentleman's agreement exposed -- Coyotes, snakes, and secret testimony -- Two aviation empires -- The decline of an empire and the birth of the DC-10 -- A design worthy of Rube Goldberg -- Two more crashes and a tarnished legacy -- Fifty caskets and a memorial in the forest.