The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 ... on the DC-10. The L-1011 was 177 feet by 8.5 inches long and had a wingspan of 155 feet by 4 inches. Its height was 55 feet by 4 inches, and its seating capacity ...

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 ...