@aviationautopsy: Northwest Airlines Flight 255 was supposed to be a routine flight from Detroit to Phoenix. ✈️ But shortly after takeoff on August 16, 1987, the aircraft stalled and crashed near Detroit Metropolitan Airport. 😨 The investigation revealed a critical problem: the aircraft’s leading-edge flaps and slats had not been extended for takeoff. Without them, the MD-82 could not climb properly, and the crew had only seconds to react. Northwest Airlines Flight 255 became a tragic reminder that a single missed warning can have devastating consequences. 💔✈️ #Northwest255 #AirDisaster #AviationHistory #FlightStory #AviationFacts

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