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October 8, 2024

On March 1, 1962, An American Airlines Boeing 707 is taking off out of what is now JFK, but they do not make it far. What caused this flight to lose control and crash soon after takeoff?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags American Airlines, Flight 1, Maintenance Failure, Boeing 707
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BOAC 911

November 21, 2023

On March 5, 1966, A BOAC flight is trying to fly its last leg from Tokyo to Hong Kong when the flight is viciously shaken. What caused this flight to crash into Mt. Fuji in pieces?

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In Weather Tags BOAC, BOAC911, flight 911, 707, Boeing 707, Japan, Mt. Fuji, turbulance, Moutains
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PA812 N892PA

June 22, 2021

On December 1st 1969, a Pan American Boeing 707 is charging down the runway in Sydney Australia when popping sounds are heard. What caused this plane to abort take off and eventually overrun the runway?

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In Other, Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Bird Strike, Boeing 707, Pan Am, Pilot Error, Mechanical Error, Australia
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