Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 1978 mid-air collision over San Diego

On September 25, 1978, Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 was preparing to land in San Diego. The Boeing 727 was cleared to descend — but another small plane was flying nearby. Air traffic control believed the pilots could see and avoid the smaller aircraft. They couldn’t. Seconds later, the two planes collided mid-air above the city. The jet crashed into a neighborhood, destroying homes on the ground. 144 people lost their lives, including people in the houses below. The investigation reveal

PSA Boeing 727 Flight 182 NTSB Midair Crash Investigation Report Facts And Findings - ATC And CVR

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