1977 Tenerife airport disaster

The 1977 Tenerife airport disaster was a tragic collision between two Boeing 747 jumbo jets on a foggy runway, resulting in 583 deaths. It occurred when miscommunications and misjudgments led one plane to start its takeoff while the other taxiing plane was still on the runway. Poor visibility, language barriers, and assumptions contributed to the accident. The incident remains the deadliest aircraft collision in history and highlighted the importance of strict communication protocols and standardized procedures in aviation to prevent similar tragedies.