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56-3755/ UAL736

August 18, 2026

On April 21, 1958, A United Airlines DC-7 is doing a routine flight over Las Vegas when they suddenly start plummeting toward the ground. What caused the unfortunate end to this flight, and how did it change aviation thereafter?

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In Pilot Failures Tags United Airlines, Mid-air Collision, DC-7, F-100, Pilot Error
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N8718L/ N825BC

May 19, 2026

On February 6, 2010, A Piper Pawnee is pulling a glider in Boulder, Colorado, when the unthinkable happens. What caused this truly horrible accident?

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In Pilot Failures, Other Tags Mid-air Collision, N8718L, N825BC, See and Avoid, Glider
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EZY6074

September 2, 2025

On September 15, 2006, An EasyJet flight is traveling to Bristol, but they experience some issues. What caused this flight to have problems on their way to their final destination?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags EasyJet, Flight 6074, Mechanical Failure, Mid-air Collision, company failure
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PAI22/N3121S

August 19, 2025

On July 19. 1967, a Piedmont Airlines 727 is flying to Roanoke, Virginia, but they never make it. What caused this flight to end in disaster?

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In Pilot Failures, Other Tags Piedmont Airlines, Cessna 310, Collision, Mid-air Collision, Pilot Error
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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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