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The 1998 crash of Swissair Flight 111, which killed everyone on board.

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 The Tragic Story of the 1998 Swissair Flight 111 Crash In the quiet evening of September 2, 1998, tragedy struck the skies over Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. Swissair Flight 111, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft en route from New York to Geneva, met its untimely demise in what would become one of the most devastating aviation disasters in Canadian history. The flight, carrying 229 souls on board, was forever etched in the annals of aviation as a stark reminder of the importance of safety and rigorous investigations. Introduction The Swissair Flight 111 crash was a catastrophic event that shook the aviation industry and drew international attention. The incident prompted a thorough investigation to determine the cause and led to significant changes in aviation safety practices. This article provides a comprehensive account of the full story behind the tragic crash and its lasting impact. Overview of Swissair Flight 111 Swissair Flight 111 was a regularly scheduled passenger flight o