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VH-EDC

June 30, 2026

On April 24, 1994, A charter flight taken from Sydney to Norfolk Island on a historical DC-3 ends prematurely. What caused this flight to ditch so soon after taking off?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags DC-3, Band, Ditching, Over Weight, Engine Failure, company failure, Pilot Error, Mechanical Failure
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RDS810

March 31, 2026

On July 2, 2021, A Transair Boeing 737-200 is doing a cargo flight between Honolulu and Kahului but take off does not go as planned. What caused this flight to ditch while trying to get back to the airport?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Ditching, Transair, Flight 810, Boeing 737, 737-200, Mechanical Failure, Pilot Error
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VH-NGA

October 14, 2025

On November 18, 2009, an air ambulance flight is flying toward Norfolk Island to refuel for their trip to Melbourne, but they never make it. What caused this flight to have a watery end?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Pel-Air Westwind, Ditching, Pilot Error, company failure
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