Arrow Air 1285 The Crash That Killed 256 Soldiers | Mayday: Air Disaster

Arrow Air Flight 1285 crashed in Gander, Newfoundland on December 12, 1985, killing all 256 aboard including 248 soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division. The investigation sparked a controversy that shut down Canada's aviation safety board. 00:00:00 Arrow Air Flight 1285 Carries Soldiers Home 00:05:16 Takeoff and Crash at Gander Airport 00:11:25 Investigation Begins Amid Terrorism Suspicions 00:15:14 Black Boxes Recovered with Limited Data 00:19:51 Aircraft Stall and Airspeed Evidence Analyzed 00:24:06 Weight Miscalculation and Ice Combination Suspected 00:28:30 Board Members Dispute Ice Theory 00:32:36 Explosion Evidence and Autopsy Results Examined 00:36:56 Simulator Tests Confirm Ice and Weight Theory 00:40:40 Minority Report Sparks Controversy and Safety Failures Welcome to Mayday: Air Disaster! This riveting series delves into the world's most catastrophic aviation accidents, uncovering the causes and consequences of each tragic event. Through expert analysis, compelling reenactments, and survivor testimonies, we explore how and why these disasters occurred. Join us as we investigate the crucial lessons learned from these incidents, aiming to make the skies safer for everyone. ✈️ Fascinated by aviation mysteries? Subscribe to Mayday Air Disaster for gripping air crash investigations, expert analyses, and the relentless pursuit of answers. 💥🔍 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeRxxz9ByOqdd8A-0iF_Idg?sub_confirmation=1 #MaydayAirDisaster #AirDisasters #AirCrash