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Unsafe at Any Altitude: The Unforgettable Story of the Northwest Airlines Flight 255 Disaster

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Unsafe at Any Altitude

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On August 16, 1987, Northwest Airlines Flight 255, a McDonnell Douglas MD-80, took off from Detroit Metropolitan Airport bound for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Just minutes after takeoff, the plane experienced an engine failure and crashed in Romulus, Michigan, killing all 156 people on board.

The crash of Flight 255 was one of the deadliest aviation disasters in U.S. history and remains one of the most thoroughly investigated accidents in NTSB history. The investigation revealed that the crash was caused by a combination of factors, including a faulty engine design, inadequate pilot training, and a lack of oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

In the wake of the crash, the NTSB issued a number of recommendations to improve aviation safety, including requiring airlines to install smoke detectors in their cargo holds, improving pilot training, and increasing FAA oversight of airlines.

Unsafe at Any Altitude is the unforgettable story of the Flight 255 disaster, told by the survivors, investigators, and families of the victims. It is a gripping account of one of the most tragic events in aviation history, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of aviation safety.

About the Author

Al Hrabosky is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who was on Flight 255 when it crashed. He survived the crash and went on to become a successful author and speaker. Hrabosky has written several books about the crash, including Unsafe at Any Altitude, and he has dedicated his life to promoting aviation safety.

Reviews

"Unsafe at Any Altitude is a gripping account of one of the most tragic events in aviation history. Al Hrabosky's firsthand account of the crash is both harrowing and heartbreaking, and it serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of aviation safety." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone interested in aviation history or safety. Hrabosky's account of the Flight 255 disaster is both compelling and informative, and it provides a valuable insight into the causes and consequences of this tragic event." - The Washington Post

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