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 ...

Posted: July 21, 2025 | Last updated: July 21, 2025 Japan Airlines Flight 123 remains the deadliest single-aircraft disaster in history, with over 500 lives lost due to a tragic mechanical failure.

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.