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FX80

January 30, 2024

On March 23, 2009, a Fed Ex MD-11 cargo flight is landing at Narita in Japan when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to flip and catch on fire?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Fed Ex, Flight 80, Md-11, MD-11, Japan, Pilot Error, Aircraft Flaw
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BOAC 911

November 21, 2023

On March 5, 1966, A BOAC flight is trying to fly its last leg from Tokyo to Hong Kong when the flight is viciously shaken. What caused this flight to crash into Mt. Fuji in pieces?

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In Weather Tags BOAC, BOAC911, flight 911, 707, Boeing 707, Japan, Mt. Fuji, turbulance, Moutains
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CP402

March 7, 2023

On March 4, 1966 a Canadian Pacific DC-8 is landing at Tokyo International Airport when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to hit the sea wall on landing?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Canadian Pacific Airlines, Flight 402, Pilot Error, Japan
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JL958/JL907

December 6, 2022

On January 31, 2001 a Japan Airlines 747 takes off out of Tokyo and has to return to the airport shortly after. How does a close encounter with another aircraft cause this flight to emergency land?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Japan Airlines, Near Miss, Mid-air Collision, Japan, 747, DC-10, ATC Error
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CI120

April 13, 2021

On August 20, 2007 A China Airlines 737-800 made a normal scheduled flight to Japan, but after they park they experience a fire. What caused this plane to melt right after engine shut down?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags China Airlines, Flight 120, Japan, Washer, Mechanical Error, 737-800
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