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OB031

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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EI-ICR

November 11, 2025

On March 14, 2017, An Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky S-92 helicopter is going to help with a save at night, but they never make it. What caused this rescue helicopter to need to be rescued?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags EI-ICR, 2017 Irish Coast Guard Rescue 116, Helicopter, Sikorsky Helicoper
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YT691

November 4, 2025

On January 15, 2023, a Yeti Airlines flight is trying to land in Pokhara, Nepal, but they don’t make it to the airport. What caused this flight’s untimely end so close to the airport?

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In Pilot Failures, Company Failures Tags Yeti Airlines, Flight 691, Pilot Error, Company Error
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OK-ACH

October 28, 2025

On February 14, 2010, a charter airline is ferrying a plane to Sweden, but they barely make it out of the Czech Republic before they crash. What caused the untimely demise of this aircraft?

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In Pilot Failures, Company Failures Tags OK-ACH, Pilot Error, Aerobatics
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CES583

October 21, 2025

On April 6, 1993, a China Eastern Airlines flight is flying over the Pacific on its way to Los Angeles when there is an upset. What caused this flight to make an emergency landing?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags China Eastern Airlines, Flight 583, Turbulance, Pilot Error, Design Flaw, Slats
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VH-NGA

October 14, 2025

On November 18, 2009, an air ambulance flight is flying toward Norfolk Island to refuel for their trip to Melbourne, but they never make it. What caused this flight to have a watery end?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Pel-Air Westwind, Ditching, Pilot Error, company failure
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NPE415

October 7, 2025

On December 26, 1989, a United Express flight flying a BAe Jetstream 31 crashed on its descent into Pasco. What caused this flight’s sudden crash while trying to land?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Pilot Error, Stall, icing, United Express, Flight 2415
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TWA159

September 16, 2025

On November 6, 1967, A TWA 706 is on a journey from New York to Los Angeles, but it ended in tragedy before it got there. What went wrong that day on the runway?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Abort Takeoff, Runway overrun, Collision, DC-9, 707
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PAI22/N3121S

August 19, 2025

On July 19. 1967, a Piedmont Airlines 727 is flying to Roanoke, Virginia, but they never make it. What caused this flight to end in disaster?

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In Pilot Failures, Other Tags Piedmont Airlines, Cessna 310, Collision, Mid-air Collision, Pilot Error
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