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YR6/ N6TC (1986 Grand Canyon Mid-Air Collision)

July 29, 2025

On June 18, 1986, a Grand Canyon Airlines flight is doing a sightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash alongside Helitech flight 2?

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In Other, Pilot Failures Tags Grand Canyon, Grand Cayon Flight 6, Flight 6, Helitech, Flight 2, Helitech Flight 2, Mid-air Collision, Pilot Error
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N6658R/N23SC

May 20, 2025

On May 28, 2012, A Piper Cherokee and a Beechcraft Bonanza are flying on a similar course, and it does not end well. What caused this U.S. accident to need to be investigated by the Canadian TSB?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Collision, Mid-air Collision, N6658R, N23SC, General Aviation, Pilot Error
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RW706

April 1, 2025

On June 6, 1971, a Hughes Airwest DC-9, departed Los Angeles for Seattle with several intermediate stops; however, the flight never made it past its first stop. What led to the loss of this flight?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Mid-air Collision, Hughes Airwest, F-4, ATC Error
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2009 Hudson River mid-air collision

March 11, 2025

On August 8, 2009, a tour helicopter was going to sight see over New York when they suddenly start falling toward the ground. How might congestion in the Hudson River VFR Corridor have played a role in the accident?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags pilot error, ATC Error, Mid-air Collision, Hudson River
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BA476/JP550 (1976 Zagreb Mid-Air Collision)

February 25, 2025

On September 10, 1976, a tragic mid-air collision near Zagreb, modern-day Croatia, between a British Airways Trident and Inex-Adria’s DC-9 happens. How did a fatal mistake happen, and what changes were made to improve aviation safety?

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In ATC Failures Tags British Airways, Flight 476, Inex-Adria Aviopromet, Flight 550, Mid-air Collision, ATC Error
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EA853/TWA42 (1965 Carmel Mid-air Collision)

February 11, 2025

On December 4, 1965, an Eastern Air Lines Lockheed Super Constellation and a TWA Boeing 707 collided mid-air over Carmel, New York. How could this happen and how did the pilots respond in those critical moments?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Trans World Airlines, Eastern Airlines, Flight 853, Flight 42, Mid-air Collision, Pilot Error
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IB504/BX400: Nantes Mid-air Collison

January 7, 2025

On March 5, 1973, two Spanish airliners are heading to London from Spain, but neither make it to their final destination. What caused these flights to end tragically?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Iberia, Spantax, Flight 504, Flight 400, Mid-air Collision, ATC Error
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2019 Alaska Mid-air Collision

December 10, 2024

On May 13, 2019, two floatplanes, a DHC-2 Beaver and a DHC-3 Otter, collided mid-air over George Inlet, Alaska. How did this tragic collision happen, and what can it teach us about aviation safety?

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In Other Tags Mid-air Collision, Alaska, Technology, ADSB
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The Green Ramp Disaster

October 29, 2024

On March 23, 1994, the U.S. military is doing a series of training exercises out of Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina then something unthinkable happens. What caused two aircraft to collide and cause a disaster?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Green Ramp, Disaster, Military, C130, F-16, Mid-air Collision
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AM498/N4891F

June 13, 2023

On August 31, 1986 an Aero México flight is making a descent into LA when something goes terribly wrong. What caused the demise of this normal flight?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Aeromexico, flight 498, N4891F, Piper, DC-9, Mid-air Collision, California
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