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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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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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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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LOG6780

June 24, 2025

On December 15, 2014, a Logan Air Saab 2000 is flying a domestic flight in Scotland when they come close to crashing. What caused this flight to nearly crash into the North Sea?

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In Weather, Pilot Failures Tags Logan Air, Flight 6780, Pilot Error, Weather, Lightning
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AJI9363

February 4, 2025

On March 8, 2017, An Ameristar Charters MD-83 is scheduled to fly from Willow Run Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, but they cannot even takeoff. What happened during takeoff that left the aircraft damaged beyond repair and raised serious questions about safety procedures?

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In Mechanical Failures, Weather Tags Ameristar Charters, Flight 9363, Mechanical Failure, Wind, Weather, Abort Takeoff
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RYN590

December 17, 2024

On February 17, 1991, Ryan International Airlines Flight 590, a cargo plane carrying U.S. mail, crashed on takeoff from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. What would have caused this flight to have such a devastating end?

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In Pilot Failures, Weather Tags Ryan International Airlines, Flight 590, Icing, Pilot Error, Cargo, Mail
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RC670

October 22, 2024

On October 10, 2006, An Atlantic Airways BAe-146 is landing in Norway when they go right over a cliff. What caused this flight to slide right off the end of the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Weather Tags Atlantic Airways, Flight 670, Weather, Mechanical Failure
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N9253N

October 15, 2024

On July 16, 1999, JFK Jr is flying himself and some family to Martha's Vineyard, but they never arrive. What caused their Saratoga to crash into the Atlantic Ocean?

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In Pilot Failures, Weather Tags N9253N, JFK Jr, Martha's Vinyard, Piper, Pilot Error, Weather
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MF1285R

June 18, 2024

On December 12, 1985, An Arrow Air charter flight is taking off out of Gander, but they soon start to fall out of the sky. What caused this flight to become the worst aviation accident on Canadian soil?

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In Pilot Failures, Weather Tags Arrow Air, Flight 1285R, Ice, Contamination, Icing, Dissent, Stall, Pilot Error
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FDB981

May 28, 2024

On March 19, 2016, a Flydubai 737-800 is trying to land in Russia, but they have some difficulties. What caused this flight to disintegrate on the runway?

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In Pilot Failures, Weather Tags Flydubai, Flight 981, Pilot Error, Go Around, Spacial Disorientation, Weather
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