The Concorde was once the peak of cutting-edge aircraft design and a status symbol for the world's elite travelers. But the horrific 2000 crash of flight 4590 marked a turning point for this iconic aviation brand. 🎥Air Disasters | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

The Concorde jet was synonymous with luxury air travel until this horrific crash in 2000. See what went wrong on Air Disasters: Concorde - Up in Flames: http://bit.ly/2X4X0UE | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

July 25, 2000: Concorde Flight 4590 has just surpassed ‘V1’ or ‘decision speed’ as it speeds up for takeoff. There’s no turning back from there–not even when a raging fire breaks out in a rear engine. Air Disasters airs all night starting at 8 PM. | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

On January 25, 2000, the unthinkable happened. Concorde - an icon of innovation and supersonic travel - crashed shortly after takeoff, marking the only fatal accident in its history. What Went Wrong: The Concorde Air Crash - carefully examines the technical failures, human decisions, and lessons that reshaped aviation safety. What do you think this tragedy changed most about modern air travel? 🎬 Watch now on CuriosityStream. . . . . #Concorde #AviationHistory #OnThisDay #AviationSafety #WhatWen