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THA311

December 26, 2023

In 1992 a Thai Airways International A-310 is flying from Bangkok to Nepal but they never make it. What caused this flight to smash into a mountain?

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In Pilot Failures, ATC Failures Tags Thai Airways International, A310, Himalayas, Katmandu, CFIT, Pilot Error
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TI655

December 12, 2023

On September 27, 1973, A Texas international airlines flight is trying to find its way to Texarkana, but they never get there. What caused this flight to deviate into a mountain?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Texas International Airlines, flight 655, CFIT, Pilot Error
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PW314

December 5, 2023

On February 11, 1978, a Pacific Western flight is landing in Cranbrook when they encounter an unexpected complication. What caused this flight to need to go around and ultimately crash?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Pacific Western Airlines, Flight 314, Canada, Snowy/ cold conditions, Snow Plow, Go Around
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MH134

November 28, 2023

On July 18, 2018, a Malaysia Airlines flight is about to take off out of Brisbane, Australia when they have a speed issue. What caused this flight to turn around and land soon after takeoff?

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In Airport Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Malaysia Airlines, Flight 134, Pitot Static System, Pitot Tubes, Speed Issue, Airport Failure
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TV863

November 7, 2023

On September 8, 1970, a Trans International Airlines flight is flying from JFK to Dulles in Washington DC, but they barely get off the ground. What ultimately caused damage and for this flight to stall into the ground?

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In Pilot Failures, Other, Airport Failures Tags Trans International Airlines, Flight 863, FOD, DC-8, Pilot Error, JFK International Airport
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UA624

October 24, 2023

On June 17, 1948 A United Airlines DC-6 is flying to Laguardia when they crash over Mount Carmel Pennsylvania. What caused the crew to become incapacitated and hit a hill?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags United Airlines, Flight 624, Pilot Incapaciation, pilot error
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AA4439

October 3, 2023

On November 6, 2019, a Republic Airways flight operating for American Airlines is flying from Atlanta to New York when they need to return. What emergency caused this flight to have to return to Atlanta after takeoff?

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In Pilot Failures Tags American Eagle, Republic Airways, Flight 4439, Pilot Error
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UCA4933

September 26, 2023

On March 4, 2019, a United Express Embraer 145 is going from Newark to Presque Isle, and nothing seems to be going right. What caused this flight to crash not that far away from the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags CommutAir, Flight 4933, Mechanical Error, pilot error, Maine, EMB-145
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TIN503

September 19, 2023

On January 30, 2019, an Air Tindi King air crashes on its way through the Canadian Northwest Territories. What caused this flight to end in a spinning disaster?

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In Pilot Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags Air Tindi, King Air, Canada, Yellowknife, pilot error, Instrument issue
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AV011

September 12, 2023

On November 27, 1983 an Avianca is flying a leg from Paris to Madrid on its way to Caracas when the flight disappears in the night. What caused this flight to ultimately hit three hills and crash in Mejorada del Campo?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Avianca, Flight 011, Pilot Error, CFIT
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