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DL723

September 17, 2024

On July 13, 1973, a Delta DC-9 is flying into Boston when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to hit the sea wall close to the runway at Logan?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Delta Airlines, Flight 723, Pilot Error, CFIT, Logan International Airport, Boston
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EA375

June 15, 2021

On October 4, 1960, an Eastern Airlines Lockheed Electra is taking off from Boston when an unexpected series of events cause the plane to crash. What might have caused this plane to crash into the bay right after take off?

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In Other, Pilot Failures Tags Bird Strike, Eastern Airlines, Flight 375, Electra, Lockheed, Boston
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WO30

February 23, 2021

A World Airways DC-10 is landing at the Logan International Airport but landing causes some difficulties. What caused this heavy DC-10 to overrun the runway?

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In Airport Failures, Pilot Failures Tags World Airways, WO30, Flight 30, Runway overrun, Icing, MDA, Boston, Logan International Airport
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