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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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DAL554

August 12, 2025

On October 19, 1996, a Delta Air Lines flight is landing at LaGuardia, but their landing is a bit bumpy. What caused this flight to have issues on landing?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Delta Airlines, Delta, Flight 554, Pilot Error, Monovision Contact Lenses
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YR6/ N6TC (1986 Grand Canyon Mid-Air Collision)

July 29, 2025

On June 18, 1986, a Grand Canyon Airlines flight is doing a sightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash alongside Helitech flight 2?

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In Other, Pilot Failures Tags Grand Canyon, Grand Cayon Flight 6, Flight 6, Helitech, Flight 2, Helitech Flight 2, Mid-air Collision, Pilot Error
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UX710

July 15, 2025

On October 11, 1983, an Air Illinois flight is experiencing issues after take-off from Chicago. What caused this flight to get lost and crash so far away from its final destination?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air Illinois, Pilot Error, Mechanical Failure, Weather
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NAL193

July 8, 2025

On May 8, 1978, a National Airlines 727 is flying into Pensacola, Florida, but they end up in the ocean instead. What caused this flight to be so off course?

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In Pilot Failures, ATC Failures Tags National Airlines, Flight 193, Pilot Error, ATC Error, CRM, CFIT
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