Swissair Flight 111 Accident Report

Swissair Flight 111 crashed on September 2, 1998, near Halifax, Canada, shortly after takeoff due to a fire that started in the cockpit. The fire was caused by flammable materials used in the aircraft's interior, which ignited when electrical sparks occurred. Despite the pilots' efforts to land safely, smoke and flames overwhelmed the cabin. All 229 people on board perished. The accident led to significant changes in aviation safety standards, including stricter regulations on materials used in aircraft interiors and improved safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.