Canada's Worst Disaster | Crashing Seconds After Takeoff | Arrow Air Flight 1285. Find out why Arrow Air Flight 1285, carrying troops of the US Army's 101st Airborne Division, stalled and crashed just seconds after takeoff from Gander International Airport in Canada. | TheFlightChannel

On December 12, 1985, Arrow Air Flight 1285R crashed in Newfoundland, claiming the lives of all 256 people on board—248 U.S. servicemen returning home from a peacekeeping mission and 8 crew members. Among them, all but twelve were members of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), with most belonging to the 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry. It remains the deadliest plane crash in Canadian history and the single worst air disaster for the U.S. Army in peacetime. Through The Honor Project, LTC (Re

S11E03 "Split Decision" Arrow Air Flight 1285 | Aircrash Investigation - Mayday

Today we memorialize the 248 Soldiers that were lost in the Arrow Air Flight 1285R crash in Gander, Newfoundland on December 12, 1985. There was a ceremony held at the Gander Memorial Park on Fort Campbell this morning, bringing together the community, Soldiers and families to pay our respects and remember the loved ones lost. 2nd Brigade Combat Team "STRIKE" U.S. Army Fort Campbell Christian County Military Affairs Committee | 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)