On the afternoon of May 25, 1979, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 operating this flight was taking off from runway 32R at O'Hare International when its left engine detached from the wing, causing a loss of control. The aircraft crashed about 4,600 feet (1,400 m) from the end of runway 32R.

American Airlines Flight 191, a McDonnell-Douglas DC-10-10, crashed on takeoff from Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, Illinois, USA. The aircrtaft was destroyed and all 271 occupants were killed. Additionally, two persons on the ground sustained fatal injuries.

American Airlines flight 191, flight of a passenger airliner that crashed on May 25, 1979, near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. A total of 273 people died: all 258 passengers and 13 crew members on the aircraft, as well as two individuals at the site of the crash.

May 26, 1979 · Hours after the crash of American Airlines Flight 191, .‐which had just taken off for Los Angeles, smoke was still pouring from the wreckage, which was too hot for removal of many of the...

Dec 20, 2022 · Photo of American Airlines Flight 191, DC10. American Airlines Flight 191, a DC-10, experienced a number 1 (left wing) engine/strut failure, and subsequent engine and strut separation, on takeoff from Chicago, O'Hare Airport on May 25, 1979.

Jun 21, 2024 · On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 crashed into Chicago's O'Hare International Airport shortly after takeoff, resulting in 273 fatalities.

May 25, 1979: American Airlines Flight 191, a DC-10, crashed at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. During the takeoff roll, the left engine and pylon separated from the wing.

Jul 20, 1989 · CHICAGO — The worst disaster in U.S. aviation history occurred 10 years ago when an American Airlines DC-10 crashed on takeoff from O’Hare International Airport. Flight 191 lost an engine on...

Jul 11, 2010 · On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 suffered catastrophic damage when the left engine tore away from the aircraft during takeoff and careened onto the tarmac below, bringing part of the wing and dozens of hydraulic and electrical lines with it.

May 25, 2019 · After just 31 seconds of flight, the plane plunged back to earth, killing all the passengers and 13 crew members on board. The wreckage strafed an open field and mobile home park, scattering debris...