The Concorde was once the peak of cutting-edge aircraft design and a status symbol for the world's elite travelers. But the horrific 2000 crash of flight 4590 marked a turning point for this iconic aviation brand. 🎥Air Disasters | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

💭 Do you remember the crash of Flight 4590? It was the Concord’s only fatal accident, but the aircraft no longer flies. Revisit the July 2000 tragedy on Air Disasters: Concorde – Up in Flames. It kicks off a two-day Air Disasters marathon starting tonight at 8PM. https://bit.ly/3ku88at | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

On January 25, 2000, the unthinkable happened. Concorde - an icon of innovation and supersonic travel - crashed shortly after takeoff, marking the only fatal accident in its history. What Went Wrong: The Concorde Air Crash - carefully examines the technical failures, human decisions, and lessons that reshaped aviation safety. What do you think this tragedy changed most about modern air travel? 🎬 Watch now on CuriosityStream. . . . . #Concorde #AviationHistory #OnThisDay #AviationSafety #WhatWen