Based on the real-life crash of Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937 and DHL Flight 611. The incident occurred on July 1, 2002, when the two planes crashed into each other in midair over the town of Überlingen, Germany.
The Torn Pearl Necklace Memorial really exists in Überlingen, it was created by local artist Andrea Zaumseil.
Yolanda Harris, who plays a news reporter, is an actual journalist, who is well-known throughout much of Ohio.
The donut shop/diner where Roman meets with Tessa is the Golden Donuts & Diner, in South Columbus. It's one of few old-school establishments of its kind left in Columbus.
The movie was filmed in Columbus, OH where Arnold Schwarzenegger has been hosting one of the biggest sports and bodybuilding events in the world, the Arnold Classic, for over 40 years.
Michael B. Coleman: Upon arriving at the airport terminal, Roman bumps into a patron as he approaches the ticket counter. This was then Columbus mayor, Michael Coleman.