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Birgenair Flight 301: Wasp Nest Adds Cause to One of World s Worst Plane Crashes

A wasp nest possibly blocked the Birgenair Flight 301’s vital speed sensor. Click to read more. A wasp nest may have contributed to the Birgenair Flight 301 plane crash in 1996, according to a report on Sunday, May 21.

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How A Wasp Nest Caused One of the Worst Aviation Disasters

Shortly after take-off on February 6, 1996, Birgenair Flight 301 crashed into the sea, killing all 189 on board. Could it happen again?

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Brisbane Airport refueller averts potential disaster

An infestation of wasps almost caused another major incident involving an international airline.

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Eagle-eyed refueller prevents potential disaster at Australian airport

Eagle-eyed refueller prevents potential disaster at Australian airport
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On This Day: What happened on 06 February?

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.

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