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2015 Shoreham Airshow Crash

June 20, 2023

On August 22, 2015 a historic Hunter Hawker is doing a stunt for an audience at the airshow in Shoreham when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash on a busy road close to the airshow?

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In Pilot Failures Tags 2015 Shoreham Airshow, Hawker Hunter T7, Pilot Error, Historic Airplane, Maintenance Failure
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AM498/N4891F

June 13, 2023

On August 31, 1986 an Aero México flight is making a descent into LA when something goes terribly wrong. What caused the demise of this normal flight?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Aeromexico, flight 498, N4891F, Piper, DC-9, Mid-air Collision, California
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SWA1455

June 6, 2023

On March 5, 2000 a Southwest 737-300 is landing in Burbank, but they made some miscalculations. What caused this flight to speed off the end of the runway?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Southwest Airlines, Flight 1455, Runway overrun, Pilot Error, CRM
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NW115

May 30, 2023

November 7, 1950 a Northwest Martin-202 is flying a short flight from Helena to Butte, Montana, when disaster strikes. How did this flight end up in a mountain?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Northwest Airlines, Flight 115, old flight, 1950, CFIT
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KG970/N416DJ The Centennial Mid-Air Miracle

May 9, 2023

On May 12, 2021 A Cirrus is coming in for a landing at Centennial Airport when it suddenly drops from the sky. How did this incident happen, and why was it considered a miracle?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Mid-air Collision, Key Lime, Cirrus, Colorado, Centennial Airport
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GTI3591

May 2, 2023

On February 23, 2019 an Atlas Air operating for Amazon is flying a cargo flight from Miami to Houston when disaster strikes. What caused this flight to disintegrate in Trinity Bay?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Prime Air, Crash, Atlas Air, Flight 3591, Pilot Error
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LH2904

April 4, 2023

On September 14, 1993 a Lufthansa A320 is trying to land in Warsaw when they run into some complications. What caused this flight to ultimately overrun the runway?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Lufthansa, Flight 2904, Runway overrun, A320
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AIA808

March 28, 2023

On August 18, 1993 an American International Airways flight is doing a cargo flight to Guantanamo Bay when they crash. What caused this flight to have such a disastrous end?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags American International Airlines, Flight 808, Fatigue, Pilot hours, Sleep, Company Error
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PRB706/ F-GAJE

March 14, 2023

On July 30, 1998 a Beechcraft 1900D is making a detour to see Le France which is in dock at Quiberon Bay. What caused this flight to suddenly disintegrate over the bay?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Proteus Airlines, Flight 706, Collison, Cessna 177, Pilot Error
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CP402

March 7, 2023

On March 4, 1966 a Canadian Pacific DC-8 is landing at Tokyo International Airport when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to hit the sea wall on landing?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Canadian Pacific Airlines, Flight 402, Pilot Error, Japan
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