Mount Erebus Disaster | Air New Zealand Flight 901

On November 28, 1979, Air New Zealand Flight 901, a sightseeing McDonnell Douglas DC-10, crashed into Mount Erebus in Antarctica during a scenic flight from Auckland. All 257 passengers and crew perished in what remains one of New Zealand's deadliest aviation disasters. Initially attributed to pilot error, further investigations revealed navigation data changes and whiteout conditions as key factors. The crash led to significant reforms in aviation safety and transparency, marking a pivotal moment in New Zealand's aviation history.