Factual error: The episode takes place in 1985. The cockpit of the 747 shows virtual instruments. In that period, the 747s had physical instruments.
Factual error: The crash took place in 1987. When we hear about the American salvage company that was hired to find the wreckage, we see a scene of traffic in Washington, DC that has a model of Lincoln Town Car that was not produced until 1998.
Factual error: We see the flight attendant look at a passenger's ticket and direct her to her seat. Southwest has open seating - no reserved seats.