A Small History of a Giant of the Skies

Authors

  • Maximiano Leal Força Aérea Brasileira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22480/rev.unifa.1987.3.1028

Keywords:

Air transport, FOKKER F-10, Knute Rokne, aviation history, aeronautical revolution

Abstract

The article "A Small History of a Giant of the Skies" recounts a pivotal event in the history of air transport that took place on March 31, 1931, when a FOKKER F-10 trimotor from TWA suffered a tragic accident during a flight. Onboard was Knute Rokne, a renowned football coach, heading to Hollywood to supervise the production of a film about his team. The accident, which resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the death of all occupants, sparked a wave of criticism towards the aviation industry, particularly TWA, leading to a rigorous review of safety practices. The tragedy not only impacted the company's reputation but also prompted significant changes in safety standards and aircraft construction, marking the beginning of a new era in commercial aviation.

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Published

2024-11-12

Issue

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

A Small History of a Giant of the Skies. The Journal of the University of the Air Force , Rio de Janeiro, v. 3, n. 2, 2024. DOI: 10.22480/rev.unifa.1987.3.1028. Disponível em: https://revistadaunifa.fab.mil.br/index.php/reunifa/article/view/1028.. Acesso em: 24 nov. 2024.

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