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United Airlines Flight 811



United Airlines Flight 811 experienced an explosive decompression on Friday, February 24, 1989 after take-off from Honolulu International Airport, Honolulu, Hawaii. The explosion, caused by a malfunctioning cargo door that opened during flight, ripped out several rows of seats containing 9 passengers, who were killed.



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