A Spark in the Tank

This episode examines a 1996 transatlantic flight disaster caused by an in-flight explosion in the center wing fuel tank, detailing the technical, human, and investigative factors involved. Discover how aviation safety evolved through rigorous analysis, system redesign, and regulatory changes to prevent similar tragedies.

Disclosure: Narration voices in this episode are AI-generated. The content is produced for educational and informational purposes using publicly available aviation safety research and historical summaries.