In this harrowing episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS, we unravel the events leading to the catastrophic Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision, one of the deadliest aviation accidents of all time. On November 12, 1996, two commercial airliners—a Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 and a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76—collided in the skies over India, claiming 349 lives. We’ll break down the communication errors, procedural flaws, and airspace challenges that contributed to this devastating accident.Join us as we explore the aftermath, the global impact on aviation safety, and the critical lessons learned from this tragic incident that led to major changes in air traffic control and international aviation standards.