The Cerritos Crash: Collision AvoidanceHow a tragic mistake forced planes to talk to each other
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Rules Written in BloodDiscover how a devastating mid-air disaster forever changed aviation protocols. In 1986, a small private aircraft wandered into restricted territory unnoticed, resulting in a fatal catastrophe. This single event prompted authorities to mandate technology that allows commercial airliners to communicate directly, ensuring the skies remain secure regardless of human error.
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