Checking the Checklists

On Sept. 2, 1998, Swissair Flight 111 experienced an in-flight fire and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada, killing all 229 passengers and crew.¹ That accident, almost more than any previous one, was responsible for the industry’s reconsideration of the type of guidance given to flight crews when responding to in-flight, un-alerted smoke, fire and fumes (SFF) events, such as air conditioning smoke or electrical fires.

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