On August 12, 1985, Japan Airlines Flight 123 crashed into Mount Takamagahara, claiming 520 lives - the deadliest single-aircraft accident in history. Discover how a preventable failure became a ...

That evening, he boarded Japan Airlines 123, a Boeing 747. At the time, it was the world’s largest and most impressive passenger aircraft and had a virtually spotless safety record.

Wednesday is the 30th anniversary of the deadliest single-aircraft accident in history: the crash of Japan Airlines Flight 123, which killed 520 passengers and crew.

Wednesday is the 30th anniversary of the deadliest single-aircraft accident in history: the crash of Japan Airlines Flight 123, which killed 520 passengers and crew.