Both KLM and Pan Am airplanes

collided on the runway

Why did they collide?

KLM airliner initiated its takeoff run

while the Pan Am airliner was still
on the runway

Why could the pilot not see?

Dense fog shrouded the airport

Why did the pilots decide to depart?

Pilots thought that if they stayed

more time on ground, they would
not be able to make the return trip
and the airline service had to give
accommodation to the passengers.

Why did the KLM Plane collide with Pan Am head-on?

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KLM Pilot started the plane even if
the air traffic controller asked him
not to.