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SVX36

March 10, 2026

On November 29, 2019, a Piper Chieftain is doing a medical charter flight picking up a patient from Seward. As they fly from Anchorage, they never make it, what caused this flight to crash on their way?

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In Pilot Failures, Weather Tags Piper Chieftan, Flight 36, Flight into Terrain, Pilot Error
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OME70

March 3, 2026

On May 18, 2011, An Omega Aerial Refueling Services Boeing 707 is taking off out of Naval Air Station Point Mugu, but they do not make it very far. What caused this flight to crash just off the end of the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Omega Aerial Refueling, Flight 70, Boeing 707, Fatigue, Missing Engine
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US5050

February 24, 2026

On 20 September 1989, A USAir Flight 737-400 veered off the runway at LaGuardia Airport and came to rest in the waters of the East River. In the aftermath of that night, what ultimately happened to the aircraft?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Us Airways, Flight 5050, 737-400, Rejected Take off
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VH-AJS

February 17, 2026

On April 27th, 1995, An IAI Westwind disappeared during a flight over southeastern Australia. After it vanished from sight, what happened to the aircraft?

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Tags Westwind, VH-AJS, CFIT, pilot error, Australia
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TS961

February 10, 2026

On March 6, 2005, An Air Transat flight took off out of Varadero on its way to Quebec City, but they don’t get far until they have to turn around. What caused this flight to need to return to Varadero not long after takeoff?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Air Transat, Flight 961, Rudder, Mechanical Failure
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AC646

February 3, 2026

On December 16, 1997, An Air Canada flight is trying to land in New Brunswick, but it’s really foggy and hard to see the runway. What caused this flight’s attempted go around to end up in trees instead?

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In Weather, Pilot Failures Tags Air Canada, CRJ-100, Pilot Error, Weather
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AWI965

January 27, 2026

On June 12, 1980, an Air Wisconsin Metroliner was approaching Lincoln, Nebraska, when a routine landing suddenly turned into a critical situation. What went wrong on this flight that caused it to crash before reaching its destination?

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In Pilot Failures, Weather Tags Air Wisconsin, Flight 965, Weather, Engine Failure, Metroliner
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AVN241

January 20, 2026

On July 28, 2018, An Air Vanuatu ATR-72 is flying, but then has an issue with a fire on board. What caused this flight to emergency land and hit two other aircraft?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air Vanuatu, Flight 241, Pilot Error, Mechanical Malfunction, Fire, Smoke
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LEX508

January 13, 2026

On July 10, 1991, a L'express flight is flying through some storms on their way to Birmingham. What caused this flight to crash in a neighborhood while they were trying to land?

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In Pilot Failures, Weather Tags L'express, Flight 508, Weather, Pilot Error, Alabama
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BEA706

January 6, 2026

On October 2, 1971, a BEA Vickers Vanguard is flying to Salzburg, Austria but something catastrophic happens. What caused this flight to nosedive on its journey?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags BEA, Flight 706, Mechanical Failure, Mechanical Error, Structural Failure
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