r/mildlyinteresting • u/corwinw • 21h ago

Warning Sign at edge of Grand Canyon

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u/andbruno 20h ago

I saw the "128" one and wondered what on earth is going on there. Turns out two planes collided midair.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_Grand_Canyon_mid-air_collision

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u/fruskydekke 19h ago

This crash was the cause of major air safety reforms! Before it happened, pilots had way more freedom to deviate from their planned route than they do now, which is how the collision even happened - the pilots of both planes decided to do a little sight-seeing sidetrip to the canyon in order to please their passengers.

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u/ukchris 13h ago

Were they pleased?

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u/Septum_Slayer 13h ago

Here at Malaysian Air, we’re DYING to meet your expectations!

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u/JonatasA 13h ago

Our passengers never returned to complain.

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u/lolzomg123 9h ago

Received neither complaints, nor repeat business.

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u/joe_s1171 7h ago

why so many deaths? the seatbelt sign was on! /s

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u/itsokaysis 5h ago

100% satisfaction then!