On Novembre 28, 1987 a South African Airways 747-200 combi is taking off after a stopover in Mauritius when they crash into the ocean. What caused this flight to have a tragic water landing?





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Photo Sources:
South African Airways Flight 295 - Wikipedia
Boeing 747-244B Combi | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov)
Research Sources:
Boeing 747-244B Combi | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov)
“Fanning the Flames.” Mayday Air Disasters, season 5, episode 4, The Weather Channel, 21 May 2008.