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N7071

July 7, 2026

On October 19, 1959, A few Boeing pilots with a few Braniff pilots are doing an acceptance flight of the 707-200, but it does not go to plan. What caused this flight to crash within in the first hour of the flight?

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In Pilot Failures Tags N7071, Acceptance Flight, Braniff International Airways, 707-200, Pilot Error, Missing Engine, Over Stress
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OME70

March 3, 2026

On May 18, 2011, An Omega Aerial Refueling Services Boeing 707 is taking off out of Naval Air Station Point Mugu, but they do not make it very far. What caused this flight to crash just off the end of the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Omega Aerial Refueling, Flight 70, Boeing 707, Fatigue, Missing Engine
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BOAC712

June 27, 2023

On April 8, 1968 a Boing 707 is flying from London to Zurich when something unexpected happens. What caused the ultimate destruction of this jet airliner?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags BOAC, BOAC712, flight 712, Missing Engine, Engine Failure, Mechanical Failure
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