Why Did USS Vincennes Fire on Iran Air 655? | Mayday Air Disaster

July 1988: USS Vincennes radar detects unknown aircraft during combat with Iranian gunboats. Captain must decide: shoot down the plane or risk his crew. The Iran Air 655 tragedy unfolds in the Persian Gulf war zone. 00:00:00 USS Vincennes Engages Iranian Gunboats 00:09:51 Iran Air Flight 655 Takes Off 00:18:57 Aircraft Misidentified as Iranian Fighter Jet 00:29:45 Investigation into the Fatal Shootdown 00:39:16 Critical Errors in Combat Information Center 00:49:07 Express Samina Ferry Departure from Athens 01:00:20 Samina Strikes Rocks Near Paros Gates 01:10:09 Passengers Fight for Survival at Sea 01:19:27 Rescue Operations and Casualty Recovery Begins 01:30:06 Investigation Reveals Open Watertight Doors Caused Sinking 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