Air Inter Flight 148 was a tragic accident that occurred on January 20, 1992, involving a Air Inter Airbus A320. Flight Details: • Aircraft: Airbus A320 • Route: Strasbourg, France → Paris, France • Crash Site: Mount Bambois, near Mont Sainte-Odile, France What Happened? • The aircraft crashed into a mountain during its approach to Strasbourg due to a combination of pilot error and navigation issues. • The flight crew misinterpreted the aircraft’s position and failed to follow the correct approach procedure, leading to the crash. • The plane was flying at a lower altitude than intended and crashed into the mountain while attempting to land at Strasbourg. Casualties & Survivors: • 96 people were on board the flight. • 87 people died, including 5 crew members. • 9 survivors were rescued from the wreckage. Cause & Aftermath: • The investigation pointed to pilot error and flawed cockpit procedures, including confusion over the aircraft’s position. • The disaster led to improvements in flight crew training and cockpit communication protocols. This tragedy is remembered as a key event in aviation safety, leading to increased focus on better navigation and communication systems to prevent similar accidents. #aircrash #airdisasters #mayday #aviationaccident #planecrash