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SR306

October 20, 2026

On September 4, 1963, A Swissair Caravelle is taking off out of Zurich on its way to Rome, but they do not make it far. What caused this aircraft to crash soon after takeoff?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Swissair, Flight 306, Fire, Loss of control, Hydraulics, Caravelle
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AVN241

January 20, 2026

On July 28, 2018, An Air Vanuatu ATR-72 is flying, but then has an issue with a fire on board. What caused this flight to emergency land and hit two other aircraft?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air Vanuatu, Flight 241, Pilot Error, Mechanical Malfunction, Fire, Smoke
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ONA032

September 23, 2025

On November 12, 1975, an Overseas National Airways DC-10 is forced to abort takeoff at John F. Kennedy International Airport, ending in runway excursion. What caused such a dramatic accident?

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In Airport Failures Tags Bird Strike, Uncontained Engine Failure, Fire, Airport Error
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AAR991

May 27, 2025

On July 28, 2011, An Asiana Airlines 747 cargo flight crashes in the sea on their way to Shanghai. What caused this crash to be so similar to one that happened about a year before?

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In Mechanical Failures, Other Tags Asiana Airlines, Flight 991, Fire, Cargo Fire, Batteries
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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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SAA295

April 9, 2024

On Novembre 28, 1987 a South African Airways 747-200 combi is taking off after a stopover in Mauritius when they crash into the ocean. What caused this flight to have a tragic water landing?

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Tags South African Airways, flight 295, Fire, In-flight fire, smoke
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The Hindenburg

January 2, 2024

On May 6, 1937, a German Zeppelin is making a transatlantic trip from Frankfort to New Jersey then tragedy strikes. What caused this airship to explode into a fireball upon landing?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Hindenburg, German, Zeppelin, Fire, New Jersey, Mechanical Error
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N7620C

May 23, 2023

On July 18, 2002 A P4Y-2 Tanker is trying to help put out a fire near Estes Colorado when it falls from the sky in fire ball. What caused this aircraft to become a fire ball falling from the sky?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Ariel Fire Flighting, Tanker, Fire, Structural Failure
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UIA873

November 8, 2022

On August 24, 1999 a Uni Air flight is landing at Hualien Airport when an explosion is heard. What caused the explosion that trashed this airplane?

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In Other Tags Uni Air, Flight 873, Passenger Error, Fire
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