Catastrophic Failures: The Fatal Flight 052 That Crashed In New York | Mayday | Wonder

Flying from Medellin to New York, Avianca Flight 52 should have been like any other flight. However delays in their journey and a lack of communication from the crew mean that on January 25, 1990, at 21:34, Avianca 52 crashes in New York, killing 73 people. But how did this tragedy happen? Experts can't agree on exactly who is at fault. Subscribe to WONDER to watch more documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/WonderDocs Mayday: Experts analyse various plane crashes with an aim to figure out how these disasters occurred. They also shed light on how such accidents shaped the aviation industry and improved safety standards. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderchannel/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderChannel WONDER is packed with binge-worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life! Join our Wonderers Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2227476344246882 Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #wonder #documentary #AviancaFlight52