Seconds From Disaster

S03E06 Everglades Plane Crash

In May 1996, ValuJet Flight 592, a DC-9 carrying 110 passengers, embarked on a routine journey from Miami to Atlanta. However, the flight took a tragic turn when a fire ignited in the cabin and cockpit, leading to a catastrophic crash in the Everglades. The dense swamp and challenging environment hindered rescue efforts, ultimately resulting in no survivors. The incident involving ValuJet 592 remains a uniquely devastating aviation disaster.