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The Tragic Flight of Alaska Airlines Flight 261: A Descent into Disaster
On January 31, 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 embarked on a routine flight from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Seattle, Washington. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, carried 83 passengers and five crew members, all looking forward to returning home after a sun-filled holiday. Nevertheless, unbeknownst to them, this journey would turn into a harrowing tale of desperation, technical failure, and ultimately, tragedy.