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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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NJ5719

April 15, 2025

On December 1, 1993, A Northwest Airlink Jetstream 31 departed from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and crashed into a wooded area during its final approach to Hibbing. What led to such a devastating outcome?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Northwest Airlink, Flight 5719, pilot error, CFIT
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TK6491

February 18, 2025

On January 16, 2017, a Turkish Airlines cargo plane crashed into a residential area near Manas International Airport after the pilots misinterpreted a key signal in the cockpit. What factors led to the misjudged approach and tragic outcome?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Turkish Airlines, Cargo, Pilot Error, CFIT, Glideslope
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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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AA1572

October 1, 2024

On November 12, 1995, an American Airlines MD-83 is landing at Bradley International Airport when they hit a snag. What caused this flight to hit some trees on the way down?

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In Pilot Failures Tags American Airlines, CFIT, Pilot Error, MD-83
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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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EA663

July 30, 2024

On February 8, 1965, an Eastern Airlines DC-7 is going toward cruise flight after taking off out of JFK, but they end up crashing. What caused this flight to head straight into the ground?

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In Pilot Failures, ATC Failures Tags Eastern Airlines, flight 663, CFIT, Water disasters, Pilot Error, Near Miss
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TWA128

July 23, 2024

On November 20, 1967, A TWA Convair 880 is on final approach to the Greater Cincinnati Airport when they crash. What caused this flight to go so wrong on descent?

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In Pilot Failures Tags TWA128, Trans World Airlines, Flight 128, CFIT, Pilot Error
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IC605

May 14, 2024

On February 14, 1990, an Indian Airlines A320 is flying from what used to be Bombay to Bangalore and crashes on landing. What caused this flight to crash into a golf course not far from the airport?

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In Pilot Failures Tags India Airlines, Flight 605, CFIT, Pilot Error, A320, Automation
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