Its cogs and wheels are psychological, technological, and even cultural. When the clockwork of this flight burst open just seconds after takeoff on December 22nd 1999, it revealed deep rooted problems ...

On December 22nd, 1999, Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 lifted off from London Stansted into the cold night sky. Just 4 crew members were on board, but within 55 seconds, all were gone. A faulty ...