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40 years later: North Texas remembers the tragedy of Delta Flight 191

On Aug. 2, 1985, Delta Flight 191 crashed at DFW Airport during a severe storm, killing 137 people. A microburst forced the plane down, striking a car and water tanks. The tragedy led to major improvements in aviation safety. Forty years later, the crash remains one of the most haunting moments in Dallas-Fort Worth history.
Aug 3, 2025 (00:57)
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