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The Tragic Collision at Los Angeles International Airport
On the evening of February 1, 1991, a catastrophic aviation disaster unfolded at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) involving two aircraft: a Fairchild Metroliner operated by SkyWest Airlines and a Boeing 737-300 from US Air. This tragic event resulted in the loss of 34 lives, including all 12 passengers and crew aboard the Metroliner and 22 individuals from the 737. Despite the many complexities of aviation, the collision highlighted crucial failures in air traffic control management and communication protocols.