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I'm Late, I'm Late: American Airlines 1420

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Nobody likes being late. It's inconvenient, and at times, a bit embarrassing. But would you risk the lives of over 100 people just to be on time? On June 1, 1999, the pilots of American Airlines 1420 were faced with this choice, and their decision proved to have disastrous consequences. Caroline and Sarah discuss this fatal accident caused by airline pressures and human impatience.

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