Seconds From Disaster

S06E03 Fire in the Cockpit

On September 2, 1998, Swissair Flight 111 experienced a catastrophic in-flight fire that compromised crucial systems, ultimately leading to the plane's tragic plunge into the ocean near Peggy's Cove. All passengers and crew aboard perished in the disaster. The blaze was traced back to defective wiring in the first-class entertainment system, highlighting significant safety oversights.