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TAM402

July 1, 2025

On October 31, 1996, a TAM Fokker 100 is taking off out of Sao Paolo, but disaster strikes. What caused this flight to crash right after takeoff?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags TAM, TAM 402, Flight 402, Mechanical Error, pilot error
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LOG6780

June 24, 2025

On December 15, 2014, a Logan Air Saab 2000 is flying a domestic flight in Scotland when they come close to crashing. What caused this flight to nearly crash into the North Sea?

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In Weather, Pilot Failures Tags Logan Air, Flight 6780, Pilot Error, Weather, Lightning
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TWA514

June 10, 2025

On December 1, 1974, a Trans World Airways 727 is trying to land at Dulles but does not make it. What caused this flight to end so tragically?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Trans World Airways, Flight 514, CFIT, ATC Error, Pilot Error
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FAB6560

June 3, 2025

On August 20, 2011, a First Air Boeing 737-200 crashed while attempting to land at Resolute Bay. What happened that made this flight end so tragically?

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In Pilot Failures Tags First Air, Flight 6560, Pilot error, navigational issues, North Pole
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N6658R/N23SC

May 20, 2025

On May 28, 2012, A Piper Cherokee and a Beechcraft Bonanza are flying on a similar course, and it does not end well. What caused this U.S. accident to need to be investigated by the Canadian TSB?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Collision, Mid-air Collision, N6658R, N23SC, General Aviation, Pilot Error
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1996 Quincy Airport Disaster

May 13, 2025

On November 19, 1996, A Beech 1900C is landing at the Quincy Airport in Illinois, but it ends badly. What caused such a terrible accident on landing?

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In Pilot Failures Tags United Express, Flight 5925, King Air, Runway Collision, Collision, pilot error
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NW6231

April 29, 2025

On December 1, 1974, a Northwest Orient Airlines flight crashed in Harriman State Park near Stony Point, while en route to pick up the Baltimore Colts football team in Buffalo. What led to the Boeing 727 crashing?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Northwest Orient Airlines, Flight 6231, Pitot Static System, Pitot Tubes, Icing
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NJ5719

April 15, 2025

On December 1, 1993, A Northwest Airlink Jetstream 31 departed from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and crashed into a wooded area during its final approach to Hibbing. What led to such a devastating outcome?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Northwest Airlink, Flight 5719, pilot error, CFIT
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RW706

April 1, 2025

On June 6, 1971, a Hughes Airwest DC-9, departed Los Angeles for Seattle with several intermediate stops; however, the flight never made it past its first stop. What led to the loss of this flight?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Mid-air Collision, Hughes Airwest, F-4, ATC Error
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2009 Hudson River mid-air collision

March 11, 2025

On August 8, 2009, a tour helicopter was going to sight see over New York when they suddenly start falling toward the ground. How might congestion in the Hudson River VFR Corridor have played a role in the accident?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags pilot error, ATC Error, Mid-air Collision, Hudson River
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