This essay will encompass a thorough look into what happened and the events leading up to the crash of United Airlines flight 232, a DC-10. More specifically, the focus will be on environmental impacts that effected the crash and what also helped the crew save a lot of lives. Yes, this crash was not all negative and could have ended a lot worse. The specific events that contributed to the crash actually may have helped the crew. This accident was unique in the fact that the plane was in cruise when things started going array. This essay will encompass the ways that the environment had impacts on the flight. Things such as the weather, altitude, and the use of navaids all affected how the crew reacted to the situation and problem at hand. It
