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ZS-BRV

September 15, 2026

On July 10, 2018, A Convair 340 is doing a trial flight before getting transported to a Dutch air museum. What caused this flight to crash soon after taking off?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags ZS-BRV, Convair 340, Mechanical Failure, Pilot Error, CRM, Old Airplaine
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C-GXUC

July 28, 2026

On October 19, 1984, A Wapiti Aviation Piper Navajo is doing a domestic flight in Alberta from Edmonton Municipal Airport to Peace River Airport, but they do not make it to their final destination. What caused this flight to crash into a hill instead of landing at the airport?

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In Pilot Failures, Company Failures Tags Wapiti Aviation, Flight 402, Piper Navajo, CFIT, Pilot Error, company failure
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VH-EDC

June 30, 2026

On April 24, 1994, A charter flight taken from Sydney to Norfolk Island on a historical DC-3 ends prematurely. What caused this flight to ditch so soon after taking off?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags DC-3, Band, Ditching, Over Weight, Engine Failure, company failure, Pilot Error, Mechanical Failure
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2015 Naha Runway Incursion

June 9, 2026

On June 3, 2015, an Ana flight is trying to take off out of Naha Airport, but they never get off the ground. What caused this flight to abruptly end their take off.

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Naha, Runway Incursion, Ana, Japan Transocean Air, Japan Self Defense Force, Flight 610, Flight 1694
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MKA1602

June 2, 2026

On October 14, 2004, A Cargo 747 is taking off out of Halifax, but it doesn’t really make it off the ground. What caused this flight to go off the end of the runway into a berm?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags MK Airlines, Flight 1602, Pilot Error, Fatigue, Company Error, Canada, Cargo
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PIA8303

March 17, 2026

On May 20, 2020, A Pakistan International Airlines A320 is trying to land in Karachi but it does not go to plan. What caused this flight’s untimely demise?

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In Pilot Failures, Company Failures, Other Tags Pakistan International Airlines, Flight 8303, Pilot Error, Company Failure
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AF11

December 23, 2025

On April 5, 2022, An Air France Boeing 777 is landing in Paris when they decide to do a go-around. What caused this flight to make that decision so close to landing?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air France, Flight 11, Pilot Error, Manufacture Error, 777
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QF1

December 16, 2025

On September 23, 1999, A Qantas 747 is making a stopover in Bangkok, but it does not go to plan. What caused this flight to not be able to complete its journey to London?

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In Company Failures, Weather, Pilot Failures Tags Weather, Pilot Error, 747, Qantas, Flight 1
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OB301

December 9, 2025

On June 11, 1993, A Monarch Airlines Piper Chieftain is flying to Young Airport, but they never land. What caused this flight to hit some trees when they are trying to land?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Monarch Airlines, Flight 031, CFIT, Piper Chieftan, Pilot Error, Company Error
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ANG073

December 2, 2025

On September 28, 2018, An Air Niugini 737 is trying to land in Port Moresby, but they end up in the water. What caused this unintentional ditching?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air Niugini, Flight 73, 737, Pilot Error, company failure, Training Failure
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On February 25, 2009, A Turkish Airlines flight is landing in Amsterdam, but they don’t make it to the runway. What caused this flight to crash land while on their descent?

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On June 8, 1983, A Lockheed Electra is doing a domestic flight from Cold Bay, Alaska to Seattle, Washington, but it does not make it very far. What caused this flight to need to make an emergency landing?

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