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As a teacher in Paramaribo, I often discuss how seemingly unrelated events can lead to disasters. The chain of events began with a bomb explosion at Las Palmas Airport in Gran Canaria, forcing many aircraft, including the KLM and Pan Am jumbo jets, to divert to Los Rodeos Airport (now Tenerife North Airport).

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The weather at Los Rodeos Airport deteriorated rapidly that afternoon. As someone living in Suriname where we often deal with sudden weather changes, I can relate to how quickly visibility can become compromised. The dense fog, known locally as 'sea of clouds,' reduced visibility to less than 300 meters.

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At 17:02 local time, the KLM Boeing 747 piloted by Captain Jacob Veldhuyzen van Zanten began its takeoff roll. Many of us in Suriname knew KLM well, as it was our primary connection to the Netherlands during our colonial period. The aircraft had 248 passengers and crew aboard.

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The investigation revealed multiple factors: communication misunderstandings, weather conditions, and airport congestion. In our aviation classes in Suriname, we emphasize how this accident led to standardized aviation English and clearer communication protocols.

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This tragedy led to fundamental changes in aviation: standardized phraseology, crew resource management (CRM), and improved ground radar systems. Here in Suriname, we've incorporated these lessons into our pilot training programs at our national aviation school.

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Today, memorials stand both in Tenerife and Amsterdam. As someone teaching in Suriname, where KLM has been a crucial part of our aviation history, we ensure our students understand the importance of learning from this tragic event to prevent future accidents.

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The Pan Am aircraft was still on the runway, trying to find its assigned exit in the heavy fog. With 396 people aboard, the crew was struggling with visibility issues. As we teach our aviation students here in Suriname, clear communication is crucial in such conditions.

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At 17:06:50, the unthinkable happened. The KLM aircraft collided with the Pan Am aircraft at high speed. The impact and resulting fire killed all 248 aboard the KLM flight and 335 of the 396 people aboard the Pan Am flight. As a Surinamese educator, this incident particularly resonates with us due to our strong aviation connections with KLM.

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Tenerife Airport Disaster | Runway Collision