On 25th July in 2000, a Concorde passenger jet on an international charter flight from Paris to New York, crashed shortly after takeoff. Why did it crash barely a minute after takeoff? Watch Disaster Autopsy on Thursdays at 8pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK

The tragic crash of Air France Concorde on 25 July 2000 remains one of aviation’s most shocking moments. A small metal strip on the runway triggered a chain reaction—an exploding tire, a ruptured fuel tank, a sudden fire, and a catastrophic engine failure. Within seconds, the supersonic jet lost control and crashed into a nearby hotel. This incident showed how even a tiny mistake can bring down one of the world’s most advanced aircraft. #Concorde #AirFrance #AviationHistory #PlaneCrash #TrueStor

Air Crash Investigation S14E07 Concorde Up In Flames - Air France Flight 4590 #AirCrashInvestigations #FullEpisode | JustA Regret

Concorde Test Flight | Concorde

Ever wondered how the rich and famous once traveled? Our new Concorde experience shows visitors what a flight for the elite would have felt like. Enter the Concorde’s first class cabin to learn about this technological marvel, and get an up-close look inside its sophisticated flight deck. Tickets available TODAY! http://bit.ly/2LEFpjz | Intrepid Museum