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GF072

February 20, 2024

On August 23, 2000, a Gulf Air A320 is landing in Bahrain but they miss the airport. What caused this flight to get off track and crash into the ocean?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Gulf Air, flight 072, Pilot Error, Spacial Disorientation, A320, CFIT
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DAN1008

February 13, 2024

On April 25, 1980, a Boeing 727 was flying and holding before landing in Tenerife. What caused this flight to crash into a side of a hill?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags DAN-Air, flight 1008, CFIT, pilot error, ATC Error
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CI006

February 6, 2024

On February 19, 1985, a China Airlines 747 SP was flying over the Pacific to Los Angeles when they dropped. What caused this flight to drop several thousand feet and need to emergency land?

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In Pilot Failures Tags China Airlines, flight 006, pilot error, Emergency Landing, Pacific
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FX80

January 30, 2024

On March 23, 2009, a Fed Ex MD-11 cargo flight is landing at Narita in Japan when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to flip and catch on fire?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Fed Ex, Flight 80, Md-11, MD-11, Japan, Pilot Error, Aircraft Flaw
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FX14

January 23, 2024

On July 31, 1997, A Fed Ex MD-11 cargo flight is landing at Newark when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to slip and catch on fire?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Fed Ex, Flight 14, MD-11, Cargo, Pilot Error, Aircraft Flaw
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The Hindenburg

January 2, 2024

On May 6, 1937, a German Zeppelin is making a transatlantic trip from Frankfort to New Jersey then tragedy strikes. What caused this airship to explode into a fireball upon landing?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Hindenburg, German, Zeppelin, Fire, New Jersey, Mechanical Error
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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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