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UPS6

March 18, 2025

On September 3, 2010, a Boeing 747-400F flying from Dubai to Cologne, crashed after trying to go back to Dubai. What caused this accident, and how did this accident lead to changes in airline safety procedures?

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In Company Failures, Other Tags UPS6, 747-400, Cargo Fire, Cargo
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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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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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FX14

January 23, 2024

On July 31, 1997, A Fed Ex MD-11 cargo flight is landing at Newark when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to slip and catch on fire?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Fed Ex, Flight 14, MD-11, Cargo, Pilot Error, Aircraft Flaw
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CKS207

April 11, 2023

On May 25, 2008 A Kalitta Air flight is leaving Brussels when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to overrun the runway?

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In Other Tags Kalitta Air, Cargo, Overrun, Bird Strike
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JL1045

November 29, 2022

On January 13, 1977 a Japan Airlines Cargo DC-8 is on its way to Japan from Alaska with some cows, and they crash right after take off. What caused this flight to end before it could even begin?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Japan Airlines, Cargo, Alcohol, Pilot Error, Alaska, Flight 1045
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UA811

October 19, 2021

On Feburary 24, 1989 A United Airlines 747 is doing a flight from Hawaii to New Zealand on its way to Australia when a big bang is heard while they are over the Pacific. What caused this flight to turn around and make an emergency landing back in Hawaii?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags United Airlines, FLight 811, Cargo Door Failure, Cargo, 747
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DA240

October 12, 2021

On June 26, 1981 a Dan Air Hawker Siddley is doing a routine cargo flight from London Gatwick to East Midlands airport when someting goes wrong. What caused this flight to crash on its way to drop off cargo?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Dan Air, Flight 240, Cargo Door Failure, Cargo
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KAL8509

October 5, 2021

On December 22, 1999 A Korean Air Cargo 747 is on its way from London’s Stansted Airport to Milano-Malpensa Airport, in Italy when it crashes right after taking off. What caused this flight to plummet from the sky?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Cargo, 747, Korean Air, Pilot Error, Mechanical Error, flight 8509
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The DHL Attempted Shoot Down

April 27, 2021

In 2003 a DHL cargo A300 is doing a routine flight from Baghdad to Bahrain. What caused this flight to return to Baghdad right after take off?

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In Intentional Incidents Tags DHL Attempted Shoot Down, Airbus A300, DHL, Cargo, Baghdad, Terrorist, Intentional
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