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American Airlines flight 191: Quick Facts

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Date May 25, 1979
Location Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Aerial view of the crash site of American Airlines Flight 191 near O'Hare Airport, showing scorched ground, debris, emergency vehicles, and investigators at the scene.
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