61K views · 801 reactions | The Concorde was once the peak of cutting-edge aircraft design and a status symbol for the world's elite travelers. But the horrific 2000 crash of flight 4590 marked a turning point for this iconic aviation brand. Air Disasters | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook

Remember the Concorde? It was one of the most technologically-advanced aircraft of all time and is a beautiful piece of engineering. But this tragic crash in 2000 changed the aircraft's course forever. From Air Disasters: Concorde: Up in Flames. If you're aviation-obsessed, follow us here on @Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation and check us out on YouTube: https://bitly.com/33GFxba | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation