Wreckage of Pan Am Flight Found 74 Years After Crash, Impacting Aviation Safety
The wreckage of a Pan Am flight that crashed off Puerto Rico in 1952 has been discovered, 74 years after the accident. The crash, which resulted in 52 fatalities, led to significant changes in aviation safety protocols, including mandatory passenger safety briefings. The discovery was made using an autonomous sonar drone, which located the plane's fuselage and tail in 2,000 feet of water. The find offers closure to the historical mystery and highlights the advancements in underwater exploration technology.