N87701 (The Twilight Zone Crash)

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On July 23, 1982 a Huey helicopter is helping out on the set of a movie when catastrophe strikes. What caused the pilot to lose control?

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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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On December 13, 2017, A West Wind Aviation ATR-42 is taking off, but it does not get far. What caused the premature permanent landing of this flight?

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