Mayday (2003)
S12E06 Grand Canyon Disaster (United Airlines 718 and Trans World Airlines 2)
Episode Overview
On June 30, 1956, a tragic collision occurs between United Airlines Flight 718 and Trans World Airlines Flight 2 above the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The devastating incident claims the lives of all 128 individuals aboard both aircraft. This disaster marks the deadliest airline crash to date, prompting significant reforms in the regulation of aviation operations across the United States.