Plane crash survivors captured the moment a Coast Guard helicopter came to rescue them. | USA TODAY Video

206K views · 3.2K reactions | On this date in 1979, Flight 191 from O'Hare to Los Angeles crashed moments after take off. It remains the deadliest plane crash on U.S. soil. 273 people died. Chicago Tribune's coverage of the crash: trib.in/2rV7Myb | WGN TV | Facebook

Join us for a rare look into the inner workings of the cockpit. Air Crash Investigation: Special Report takes a deep dive into exploring the common causes of aviation crises to uncover the truth about in-flight disasters. From hasty pilots, to faulty flight paths, crafty sabotage and deadly warzones, each week will bring a whole new perspective to the reality of aircraft control. Air Crash Investigation: Special Report, premieres Monday 11th July at 8pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geo

406K views · 5.3K reactions | Air Crash Investigation shares stories of astonishing survival and the most tragic aviation accidents. Watch as gripping tales of the fatal or near fatal plane crashes are re-enacted and investigated, shedding light on what went wrong and if they could have been prevented. Tune in to Air Crash Investigation every Friday, 8pm BKK/JKT, 9pm HKT/SIN, on National Geographic | National Geographic Asia | Facebook

Grueling investigations have changed aviation and made the skies safer. Every episode of Air Crash Investigation Special Report examines three significant aviation disasters that share a common cause. Tune in to new episodes of Air Crash Investigation: Special Report from Monday July 8th at 9pm on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK