The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 had been involved in 55 accidents and incidents, including 32 hull-loss accidents, with 1,261 occupant fatalities. It was eventually replaced by more advanced and fuel-efficient twin-engine airliners, such as the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A330. [1] .

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.

April 7, 1994: The flight crew of Federal Express Flight 705, DC-10-30 N306FE, was attacked by a deadheading FedEx employee in an attempted murder-suicide intended to cause the aircraft to crash. The seriously injured crew returned to Memphis International Airport after subduing the hijacker, using aerobatic maneuvers and damaging the aircraft ...

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

Jan 10, 2024 · McDonnell Douglas’ DC-10 faced significant safety issues due to cargo door failures, tarnishing its reputation as a “death trap.” Poor maintenance, engine failures, and communication errors further contributed to the DC-10’s negative image.

Apr 21, 2024 · On November 28th, 1979, a Douglas DC-10 crashed into the side of Mount Erebus in Antarctica during a non-scheduled sightseeing flight over Antarctica, killing 257 souls onboard. Ultimately, the accident was attributed to pilot error.

Mar 15, 2023 · Seventy-seven seconds later, the airplane crashed in the forest 37 km northeast of Paris. The Investigation Commission determined that the accident was the result of the in-flight ejection of the aft cargo door on the left-hand side.

Nov 13, 2009 · The DC-10 jet took off normally but after rising to only 400 feet, stalled and then rolled to the left. The plane quickly plunged, crashing into Ravenswood Airport, which had been abandoned and...

Dec 20, 2022 · 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.

Feb 8, 2024 · The Los Angeles-bound flight, operated by a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, crashed just after takeoff after one of its engines detached. The tragedy resulted in 273 fatalities, but how exactly did it happen?