On August 12, 1985, Japan Airlines Flight 123 took off from Tokyo—carrying 524 passengers and crew. Within 12 minutes, the Boeing 747 lost its tail, flight controls, and all hope of returning safely. What followed was the deadliest single-aircraft crash in aviation history, caused by a simple but fatal maintenance error made seven years earlier.

In this gripping episode of Error One, we take you minute by minute through the harrowing final flight of JAL 123. You’ll hear the haunting last moments, the tragic human toll, and the unbelievable survival of four passengers. We’ll also dive into the mechanical failure behind the crash—and how a botched repair sealed the fate of over 500 people.

🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What caused the catastrophic failure of JAL 123
• How the flight crew heroically tried to control the uncontrollable
• Personal stories from the passengers—some told through goodbye letters
• Why only four people survived
• What went wrong in the repair process—and how it was overlooked
• How aviation safety changed forever after the crash

🎧 Perfect for listeners who are interested in:
Aviation disasters, human error, engineering failures, air crash investigations, aircraft maintenance, and true survival stories.

📚 Mentioned in this episode:

• The role of the aft pressure bulkhead
• Boeing’s repair procedures and deviation
• The legacy of Captain Takahama and his crew
• Lessons learned in aviation maintenance and response

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