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MEP8663

March 25, 2025

On July 7, 2008, during a charter flight carrying a presidential candidate and his staff, the airplane’s pitch unexpectedly increased after takeoff without a corresponding flight control input. What might have caused this malfunction?

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In Company Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags Midwest Airlines Charter, Barack Obama, Slide, Mechanical Malfunction
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UPS6

March 18, 2025

On September 3, 2010, a Boeing 747-400F flying from Dubai to Cologne, crashed after trying to go back to Dubai. What caused this accident, and how did this accident lead to changes in airline safety procedures?

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In Company Failures, Other Tags UPS6, 747-400, Cargo Fire, Cargo
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CHI91

March 4, 2025

On March 12, 2009, a Sikorsky S-92A, crashed into the Atlantic while en-route to offshore oil platforms off the coast of Newfoundland. How did this tragedy unfold?

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In Company Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags Cougar Helicopters, Flight 91, Mechanical Failure, Oil, Gearbox Malfunction
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G-BEON (1983 British Airways Helicopters Sikorsky S-61 crash)

January 28, 2025

On 16 July 1983, a British Airways Helicopters Sikorsky S-61 departed from Penzance bound for St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly, but they never make it. What went so terribly wrong on that fateful journey?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Helicopter, North Sea, British Airways, Pilot Error, Company Failure
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G-WNSB

January 21, 2025

On 23 August 2013, an AS332 L2 Super Puma helicopter crashed into the sea near Lerwick Airport. What factors have contributed to this tragic sea crash?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags G-WSNB, Super Puma, Helicopter, Pilot Error, Company Error, company failure
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TAY325N

December 31, 2024

On June 15, 2006, a TNT Airways flight diverted due to poor weather, but a misstep on approach caused a hard touchdown at Birmingham. How did a routine diversion go so wrong?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags TNT Aiways, UK, 737-300, Pilot Error
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GXL888T

December 24, 2024

On November 27, 2008, an XL Airways Germany Flight on an A320 is flying to Germany but crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near the French coast. What went wrong in the final moments of the flight?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags XL Airways Germeny, Flight 888T, Sensors, Angle of Attack, Ice, Company Error, CRM
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PM458

September 3, 2024

On February 21, 1982, a Pilgrim Airlines Twin Otter is flying to Boston from New York, but the aircraft catches on fire. What caused this flight to ignite and crash?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Pilgram Airlines, Mechanical Failure, Rubbing alcohol, Rhode Island, company failure
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BTA2574

August 13, 2024

On September 11, 1991, a Continental Express flight was doing a short hop in Texas, but they crash as they are about to land. What mess up caused this plane to crash so close to the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Continental Express, Flight 2574, Mechanical Failure, Mechanical Error, Mechanic Error
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TID223

August 6, 2024

On November 2, 2021, an Air Tindi Twin Otter is doing a series of short hops in northern Canada when they realize they will not make it to their destination. What caused this flight to force land in a muskeg?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air Tindi, Flight 223, Pilot Error, Fuel Exhaustion, Canada
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