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The crash of Dan Air flight 10008 remains the worst on a British airliner in history, drawing significant media attention and leading to extensive investigations. Agencies involved in the inquiries diverged on key issues, primarily attributing blame to either the flight crew's decisions in failing to grasp instructions effectively or the air traffic controller's unclear communications and use of an unapproved holding pattern.
Ultimately, the tragedy highlighted flaws in aviation safety protocols, underscoring deficiencies in both flight procedures and communication clarity, which prompted revisions in pilot training and air traffic control procedures.