The Blaze of Swissair 111: Part I
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On September 2, 1998, Swissair 111 (aka, "The UN Shuttle") took off from JFK in what was supposed to be a routine flight to Switzerland. However, unbeknownst to the crew, a fatal item laying dormant in the aircraft was about to come alive, with disastrous consequences. What follows is one of the most tragic losses of life in the late 20th century. Tune into the first episode of this two-part series as Caroline and Alex explore how this flight unfolds.
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