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N652GD (Gulfstream Aerospace Flight 153)

August 26, 2025

On April 2, 2011, a Gulfstream Aerospace test flight of the G650 ended in tragedy when the aircraft crashed during takeoff at Roswell International Air Center. What went wrong during this critical test?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Gulfstream Aerospace, Flight 153, Experimental Test Flight, N652GD, Mechanical Error
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TAM402

July 1, 2025

On October 31, 1996, a TAM Fokker 100 is taking off out of Sao Paolo, but disaster strikes. What caused this flight to crash right after takeoff?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags TAM, TAM 402, Flight 402, Mechanical Error, pilot error
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OO-SJB

December 3, 2024

On February 15, 1961, a Sabena 707 crashed near Brussels with the entire U.S. figure skating team on board. What led to this tragedy, and how did it reshape history?

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In Mechanical Failures, Unknown Tags Sabena, Flight 548, Unknown cause, Mechanical Error
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BTA2574

August 13, 2024

On September 11, 1991, a Continental Express flight was doing a short hop in Texas, but they crash as they are about to land. What mess up caused this plane to crash so close to the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Continental Express, Flight 2574, Mechanical Failure, Mechanical Error, Mechanic Error
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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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PA6

January 9, 2024

On October 15, 1956, a Pan Am Stratocruiser is on its last leg from Hawaii to San Franscisco, but they never make it. What caused this flight to need to ditch in the Pacific Ocean?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Pan Am, flight 6, ditch, Mechanical Failure, Mechanical Error, ocean
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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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DI574

October 17, 2023

On January 1, 2007, an Adam Air flight going from Surabaya to Manado when they disappear off of radar. What caused this flight to crash in the Makassar Stright?

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Tags Adam Air, Flight 574, Pilot Error, Mechanical Error, 737
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UCA4933

September 26, 2023

On March 4, 2019, a United Express Embraer 145 is going from Newark to Presque Isle, and nothing seems to be going right. What caused this flight to crash not that far away from the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags CommutAir, Flight 4933, Mechanical Error, pilot error, Maine, EMB-145
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JK5022

August 29, 2023

On August 20, 2008 a Spanair MD-82 is flying from Madrid to Las Palmas Airport, but they barely leave the runway. What caused this flight to end so soon after take off?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Spanair, Flight 5022, Pilot Error, Mechanical Error
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