Explore the turbulent history of the DC-10, an aircraft that began as a symbol of modern air travel but quickly gained a reputation for danger after a series of tragic incidents. From its ...

The DC-10 saw commercial success mainly because of its low cost of operation as compared to the Boeing 747 and L-1011. It was also cheaper to board, making it a favored option compared to the ...

I'm on Ship 912. The DC-10 is a capable airframe for our size, at 420,000 pounds. We're dropping 85,000 pounds of fire retardant on our target.