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IX1344

November 12, 2024

On August 2, 2020, An Air India Express flight from Dubai approaches the runway in Calicut, India, but the touchdown takes a dramatic turn. As the aircraft struggles to stop, it overruns the runway, raising the urgent question: what led to this high stakes landing mishap?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air India Express, Flight 1344, Pilot Error, Fatigue, Medications, CRM
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AA965

November 5, 2024

On December 20, 1995, an American Airlines flight is on its way to Colombia, but they get a little lost on the way. What caused this flight to crash right into a mountain on their descent?

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In Pilot Failures, ATC Failures Tags American Airlines, Flight 965, CFIT, Guest, Columbia, ATC Error, pilot error
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Bonus Episode 3: TU-144

November 4, 2024

In this Bonus Episode we discover the history of the Russian Tupolev Tu-144 from our Patron Bob. Find out about the development and accidents of the Russian supersonic plane.

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In Pilot Failures, Other Tags Tupolev Tu-144, TU-144, Supersonic, Paris Airshow, Accident
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The Green Ramp Disaster

October 29, 2024

On March 23, 1994, the U.S. military is doing a series of training exercises out of Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina then something unthinkable happens. What caused two aircraft to collide and cause a disaster?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Green Ramp, Disaster, Military, C130, F-16, Mid-air Collision
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N9253N

October 15, 2024

On July 16, 1999, JFK Jr is flying himself and some family to Martha's Vineyard, but they never arrive. What caused their Saratoga to crash into the Atlantic Ocean?

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In Pilot Failures, Weather Tags N9253N, JFK Jr, Martha's Vinyard, Piper, Pilot Error, Weather
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AA1572

October 1, 2024

On November 12, 1995, an American Airlines MD-83 is landing at Bradley International Airport when they hit a snag. What caused this flight to hit some trees on the way down?

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In Pilot Failures Tags American Airlines, CFIT, Pilot Error, MD-83
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JL2

September 24, 2024

On November 22, 1968, a Japan Airlines DC-8 is flying into San Fransisco when they suddenly hit the water. What caused this flight to make an accidental ditching?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Japan Airlines, San Francisco, DC-8, Ditch, ditching, Water Landing, pilot error
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DL723

September 17, 2024

On July 13, 1973, a Delta DC-9 is flying into Boston when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to hit the sea wall close to the runway at Logan?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Delta Airlines, Flight 723, Pilot Error, CFIT, Logan International Airport, Boston
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N452DA

August 27, 2024

On May 15, 2017, a charter repositioning flight is flying to Teterboro airport in New Jersey, but they fall short. What caused this flight to end in a parking lot not too far from the runway?

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In Pilot Failures Tags N452DA, Pilot Error, Teterboro, New Jersey, Charter Opperations
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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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