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UX710

July 15, 2025

On October 11, 1983, an Air Illinois flight is experiencing issues after take-off from Chicago. What caused this flight to get lost and crash so far away from its final destination?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air Illinois, Pilot Error, Mechanical Failure, Weather
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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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CHI91

March 4, 2025

On March 12, 2009, a Sikorsky S-92A, crashed into the Atlantic while en-route to offshore oil platforms off the coast of Newfoundland. How did this tragedy unfold?

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In Company Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags Cougar Helicopters, Flight 91, Mechanical Failure, Oil, Gearbox Malfunction
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AJI9363

February 4, 2025

On March 8, 2017, An Ameristar Charters MD-83 is scheduled to fly from Willow Run Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, but they cannot even takeoff. What happened during takeoff that left the aircraft damaged beyond repair and raised serious questions about safety procedures?

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In Mechanical Failures, Weather Tags Ameristar Charters, Flight 9363, Mechanical Failure, Wind, Weather, Abort Takeoff
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G-VSKP

January 14, 2025

On October 27th, 2018, a Leonardo AW169 helicopter tragically crashed just moments after takeoff from Leicester City's iconic King Power Stadium in England. What went so wrong that night?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags 2018 Leicester Helicopter Crash, Football, Helicopter, G-VSKP, Leonardo AW169, Mechanical Failure
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RC670

October 22, 2024

On October 10, 2006, An Atlantic Airways BAe-146 is landing in Norway when they go right over a cliff. What caused this flight to slide right off the end of the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Weather Tags Atlantic Airways, Flight 670, Weather, Mechanical Failure
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PM458

September 3, 2024

On February 21, 1982, a Pilgrim Airlines Twin Otter is flying to Boston from New York, but the aircraft catches on fire. What caused this flight to ignite and crash?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Pilgram Airlines, Mechanical Failure, Rubbing alcohol, Rhode Island, company failure
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DAN0992

August 20, 2024

On June 3, 2012, a Dana Air flight is landing in Lagos from Abuja, but they crash before they reach the runway. What caused this flight’s ultimate demise?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Dana Air, Flight 0992, Pilot Error, Mechanical Failure, Abuja, Lagos
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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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