Japan Airlines Flight 123 tragedy: 520 deaths and 4 survivors

On August 12, 1985, a Japan Airlines Boeing 747 crashed into Mount Takamagahara while en route to Osaka. This accident is considered the deadliest single-aircraft aviation disaster in history.

The impact of the plane resulted in the deaths of 520 people, leaving only four survivors. The final communications between the crew and ground control, as well as testimonies from the survivors, have been subject to subsequent analysis.

The recovery of the black box revealed crucial information about the causes of the crash, allowing for studies and assessments to enhance aviation safety in the future.