Summary:

Ice and snow may be an expected part of cold weather travel, but they can also lead to disastrous situations. In this week's episode of Take to the Sky: The Air Disaster Podcast, Shelly tells the story of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster, which left a nation reeling from the loss of its Manchester United football team and a pilot fighting for his reputation. Did the investigation into the plane crash tell the whole story? Join us as we find out!

Sources consulted for this story:

• Wikipedia: Munich Air Disaster
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• The People History: What Happened in 1958 Important News and Events, Key Technology and Popular Culture
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• Air Disasters: Season 3, Episode 2: Mayday Munich
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