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IGO747/IAD811

November 25, 2025

On January 19, 2021, An IndiGo A320 is flying through Mumbai airspace when they get a traffic advisory. What exactly led to this close-call situation?

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In ATC Failures Tags IndiGo, Air Asia, Flight 747, Flight 811, Near Miss, ATC Error
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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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TWA514

June 10, 2025

On December 1, 1974, a Trans World Airways 727 is trying to land at Dulles but does not make it. What caused this flight to end so tragically?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Trans World Airways, Flight 514, CFIT, ATC Error, Pilot Error
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RW706

April 1, 2025

On June 6, 1971, a Hughes Airwest DC-9, departed Los Angeles for Seattle with several intermediate stops; however, the flight never made it past its first stop. What led to the loss of this flight?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Mid-air Collision, Hughes Airwest, F-4, ATC Error
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2009 Hudson River mid-air collision

March 11, 2025

On August 8, 2009, a tour helicopter was going to sight see over New York when they suddenly start falling toward the ground. How might congestion in the Hudson River VFR Corridor have played a role in the accident?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags pilot error, ATC Error, Mid-air Collision, Hudson River
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BA476/JP550 (1976 Zagreb Mid-Air Collision)

February 25, 2025

On September 10, 1976, a tragic mid-air collision near Zagreb, modern-day Croatia, between a British Airways Trident and Inex-Adria’s DC-9 happens. How did a fatal mistake happen, and what changes were made to improve aviation safety?

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In ATC Failures Tags British Airways, Flight 476, Inex-Adria Aviopromet, Flight 550, Mid-air Collision, ATC Error
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IB504/BX400: Nantes Mid-air Collison

January 7, 2025

On March 5, 1973, two Spanish airliners are heading to London from Spain, but neither make it to their final destination. What caused these flights to end tragically?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Iberia, Spantax, Flight 504, Flight 400, Mid-air Collision, ATC Error
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IPL201/8

November 19, 2024

On November 8, 1961, a tragic chartered flight by the United States Army crashed while attempting to land at Byrd Field near Richmond, Virginia. What chain of events led this flight to a catastrophic end as it descended toward Richmond?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Imperial Airlines, Flight 201/8, Pilot Error, ATC Error, poor maintenance
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AA965

November 5, 2024

On December 20, 1995, an American Airlines flight is on its way to Colombia, but they get a little lost on the way. What caused this flight to crash right into a mountain on their descent?

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In Pilot Failures, ATC Failures Tags American Airlines, Flight 965, CFIT, Guest, Columbia, ATC Error, pilot error
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SAS686/D-IEVX The Linate Airport Disaster

April 23, 2024

On October 8, 2001, a Scandinavian Airlines flight is taking off out of the Linate Airport in Milan when they get rocked. What caused this flight to crash and what issues got uncovered because of it.

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In ATC Failures, Airport Failures, Pilot Failures Tags The Linate Airport Disaster, Linate, Scandinavian Airlines, flight 686, D-IEVX, Collision, Pilot Error, Airport Failure, ATC Error
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