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TS961

February 10, 2026

On March 6, 2005, An Air Transat flight took off out of Varadero on its way to Quebec City, but they don’t get far until they have to turn around. What caused this flight to need to return to Varadero not long after takeoff?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Air Transat, Flight 961, Rudder, Mechanical Failure
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ET961

October 25, 2022

On November 23, 1996 an Ethiopian Airlines flight is on its way across Africa when something unexpected happens. What caused this plane to need to try to make an emergency ditching off the coast of Africa?

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In Other, Intentional Incidents Tags Ethiopian Airlines, Flight 961, Hijacking, Ditch
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