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Overview
ValuJet Flight 592 crashed in the Florida Everglades on May 11, 1996, killing all 110 people aboard. The FAA had been warned about maintenance issues at SabreTech, the maintenance contractor. This disaster showed FAA's failure to act on warnings; a pattern that continued to the MAX crashes.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
ValuJet Flight 592 crashed into Florida Everglades on May 11, 1996, killing all 110 aboard
Crash caused by improperly stored chemical oxygen generators in cargo hold
FAA had warned about ValuJet safety issues but Administrator Hinson publicly declared airline safe weeks before crash
Related Investigations (2)
Known Associates & Connections
David Hinson
FAA Administrator during ValuJet crash who initially declared airline safe despite warning signs
Mary Schiavo
DOT Inspector General who exposed FAA failures in ValuJet oversight
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3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
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Key Timeline
May 11, 1996
ValuJet 592 crashes, 110 killed