Incident Overview Facts

Investigation Summary

Swissair Flight 111 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Halifax International Airport following an in-flight electrical fire in the cockpit ceiling.

Airframe & Operator Details

Operating Carrier
Swissair
Aircraft Model
McDonnell Douglas MD-11
Registration Mark
HB-IWF
Mode S Hex
4b1234

Location & Impact

Accident Location
Atlantic Ocean, off Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Total Fatalities
229
Total Occupants
229

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