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BHL56C

September 7, 2021

On January 19, 1995 a Bristow Helicopter is doing a routine flight in the North sea whem something unthinkable happens in a storm. What caused this flight to ditch in the sea?

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In Weather, Mechanical Failures Tags Lightning, Helicopter, BHL56C, North Sea, Bristow Helicopters
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JAL123

August 24, 2021

On August 12, 1985 a Japan Airlines 747 is doing a flight from Tokyo to Osaka when a disaster happens. What caused this plane to lose control and crash into mountains mid-flight, making this the worst single aircraft accident in history?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Japan Airlines, Flight 123, 747, Maintenance Failure, Mechanical Error, Fatigue
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2011 Reno Air Races Crash

August 17, 2021

The Gallaping Ghost is participating in the 2011 Reno Air Races when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this plane to crash into the stands at this popular air racing event?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Reno Air Races, P-51, Mantainence Error, Mechanical Error, 2011 Reno Air Races
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ELY1862

August 10, 2021

On October 14, 1992 an El Al cargo 747 is flying out of Amsterdam when an unexpected problem causes flight control problems. What caused this flight to crash into a apartment building?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags El AL, Flight 1862, Mechanical Error, Fatigue, Apartment building, Amsterdam
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BA38

July 20, 2021

On the 17th of January 2008, a British Airways flight from China to London crashes just short of the runway. What caused this flight to not quite make their final destination.

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In Mechanical Failures Tags British Airways, Boeing, Boring 777, Heathrow, Icing, Mechanical Error
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BMA92

July 13, 2021

On January 8, 1989 a British Midland 737-400 is flying from London to Belfast when they start having engine problems in the air. What caused this flight to crash while they were trying to make an emergency landing?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags British Midland, 737-400, Kegworth Disaster, Fatigue, Pilot Error
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PA812 N892PA

June 22, 2021

On December 1st 1969, a Pan American Boeing 707 is charging down the runway in Sydney Australia when popping sounds are heard. What caused this plane to abort take off and eventually overrun the runway?

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In Other, Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Bird Strike, Boeing 707, Pan Am, Pilot Error, Mechanical Error, Australia
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AA191

May 25, 2021

On May 25, 1979 An American Airlines DC-10 is making a routine take off out of the Chicago O’Hare airport when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this plane to crash making this the worst single aircraft accident in United States history?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags American Airlines, Flight 191, Chicago, O'Hare, DC-10, Maintenance Failure
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CSC8633

May 18, 2021

In May of 2018 a Sichuan Airlines A139 is doing a routine flight to Tibet when disaster strikes. What caused this plane to make an emergency landing.

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In Mechanical Failures Tags CSC8633, Flight 8633, Sichuan Airlines, China, Tibet, Rapid Decompression, Windscreen
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N999LJ - 2008 Learjet Crash

May 11, 2021

In 2008, some DJs are on their way to a set in California from South Carolina but their plane never leaves the runway. What caused this LearJet 60 to abort take off?

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In Pilot Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags N999LJ, General Aviation, Lear Jet 60, Blink 182, Global Exec, Travis Barker, Maintenance Failure, Pilot Error
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