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CHI91

March 4, 2025

On March 12, 2009, a Sikorsky S-92A, crashed into the Atlantic while en-route to offshore oil platforms off the coast of Newfoundland. How did this tragedy unfold?

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In Company Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags Cougar Helicopters, Flight 91, Mechanical Failure, Oil, Gearbox Malfunction
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AJI9363

February 4, 2025

On March 8, 2017, An Ameristar Charters MD-83 is scheduled to fly from Willow Run Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, but they cannot even takeoff. What happened during takeoff that left the aircraft damaged beyond repair and raised serious questions about safety procedures?

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In Mechanical Failures, Weather Tags Ameristar Charters, Flight 9363, Mechanical Failure, Wind, Weather, Abort Takeoff
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G-VSKP

January 14, 2025

On October 27th, 2018, a Leonardo AW169 helicopter tragically crashed just moments after takeoff from Leicester City's iconic King Power Stadium in England. What went so wrong that night?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags 2018 Leicester Helicopter Crash, Football, Helicopter, G-VSKP, Leonardo AW169, Mechanical Failure
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GXL888T

December 24, 2024

On November 27, 2008, an XL Airways Germany Flight on an A320 is flying to Germany but crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near the French coast. What went wrong in the final moments of the flight?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags XL Airways Germeny, Flight 888T, Sensors, Angle of Attack, Ice, Company Error, CRM
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OO-SJB

December 3, 2024

On February 15, 1961, a Sabena 707 crashed near Brussels with the entire U.S. figure skating team on board. What led to this tragedy, and how did it reshape history?

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In Mechanical Failures, Unknown Tags Sabena, Flight 548, Unknown cause, Mechanical Error
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RC670

October 22, 2024

On October 10, 2006, An Atlantic Airways BAe-146 is landing in Norway when they go right over a cliff. What caused this flight to slide right off the end of the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Weather Tags Atlantic Airways, Flight 670, Weather, Mechanical Failure
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AA1

October 8, 2024

On March 1, 1962, An American Airlines Boeing 707 is taking off out of what is now JFK, but they do not make it far. What caused this flight to lose control and crash soon after takeoff?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags American Airlines, Flight 1, Maintenance Failure, Boeing 707
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PM458

September 3, 2024

On February 21, 1982, a Pilgrim Airlines Twin Otter is flying to Boston from New York, but the aircraft catches on fire. What caused this flight to ignite and crash?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Pilgram Airlines, Mechanical Failure, Rubbing alcohol, Rhode Island, company failure
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DAN0992

August 20, 2024

On June 3, 2012, a Dana Air flight is landing in Lagos from Abuja, but they crash before they reach the runway. What caused this flight’s ultimate demise?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Dana Air, Flight 0992, Pilot Error, Mechanical Failure, Abuja, Lagos
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BTA2574

August 13, 2024

On September 11, 1991, a Continental Express flight was doing a short hop in Texas, but they crash as they are about to land. What mess up caused this plane to crash so close to the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Continental Express, Flight 2574, Mechanical Failure, Mechanical Error, Mechanic Error
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