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MKA1602

June 2, 2026

On October 14, 2004, A Cargo 747 is taking off out of Halifax, but it doesn’t really make it off the ground. What caused this flight to go off the end of the runway into a berm?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags MK Airlines, Flight 1602, Pilot Error, Fatigue, Company Error, Canada, Cargo
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OME70

March 3, 2026

On May 18, 2011, An Omega Aerial Refueling Services Boeing 707 is taking off out of Naval Air Station Point Mugu, but they do not make it very far. What caused this flight to crash just off the end of the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Omega Aerial Refueling, Flight 70, Boeing 707, Fatigue, Missing Engine
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MV1750

June 17, 2025

On December 31, 1968, a Vickers Viscount is on its way to Port Hedland, but the flight does not make it. What caused such a violent end to this trip?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags MacRobertson Miller Airlines, Flight 1750, Fatigue, Mechanical Failure
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UA328

May 6, 2025

On February 20, 2021, a United Airlines Boeing 777 is taking off out of Denver heading for Hawaii, but they do not get very far. What caused this flight to have to turn around an emergency land back at Denver?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags United Airlines, Flight 328, Mechanical Failure, Fatigue, Fire, Engine Failure
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PW501

April 8, 2025

On March 22, 1984, a Pacific Western Airlines 737 caught fire during takeoff on its scheduled journey from Calgary to Edmonton. How did the fire start and what issues were found from the emergency stop?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Pacific Western Airlines, Flight 501, Fire, Fatigue, Engine Fire, Uncontained Engine Failure
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IX1344

November 12, 2024

On August 2, 2020, An Air India Express flight from Dubai approaches the runway in Calicut, India, but the touchdown takes a dramatic turn. As the aircraft struggles to stop, it overruns the runway, raising the urgent question: what led to this high stakes landing mishap?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air India Express, Flight 1344, Pilot Error, Fatigue, Medications, CRM
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NTW723

July 16, 2024

On November 7, 2007, a Nationwide Airlines Boeing 737-200 is taking off out of Cape Town International Airport, but they start experiencing some trouble with control. What caused this flight to have to emergency land back at the airport?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Nationwide Airlines, flight 723, Engine Failure, Mechanical Failure, Fatigue
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QNK671

July 9, 2024

On March 31, 1992, a Trans-Air Service Boeing 707 is going from Luxembourg to Kano, but they end up needing to make an emergency stop. What caused this flight to cut its path short in France?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Trans-Air Service, Flight 671, Fatigue, Mechanical Error, Mechanical Failure, Engine crashes
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AIA808

March 28, 2023

On August 18, 1993 an American International Airways flight is doing a cargo flight to Guantanamo Bay when they crash. What caused this flight to have such a disastrous end?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags American International Airlines, Flight 808, Fatigue, Pilot hours, Sleep, Company Error
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IX812

February 28, 2023

On May 22, 2010 an Air India Express is landing at Mangalore when something goes horribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash on landing?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Air, Air India Express, Flight 812, Pilot Error, Fatigue
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