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BHL56C

September 7, 2021

On January 19, 1995 a Bristow Helicopter is doing a routine flight in the North sea whem something unthinkable happens in a storm. What caused this flight to ditch in the sea?

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In Weather, Mechanical Failures Tags Lightning, Helicopter, BHL56C, North Sea, Bristow Helicopters
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BEA548

August 31, 2021

On June 18, 1972 a British European Airways Trident is doing a short trip from London to Brussels when something goes horribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash right after take off, making this the worst aviation accident in UK history?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags British European Airways, Flight 548, Stall, London, CRM
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JAL123

August 24, 2021

On August 12, 1985 a Japan Airlines 747 is doing a flight from Tokyo to Osaka when a disaster happens. What caused this plane to lose control and crash into mountains mid-flight, making this the worst single aircraft accident in history?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Japan Airlines, Flight 123, 747, Maintenance Failure, Mechanical Error, Fatigue
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2011 Reno Air Races Crash

August 17, 2021

The Gallaping Ghost is participating in the 2011 Reno Air Races when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this plane to crash into the stands at this popular air racing event?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Reno Air Races, P-51, Mantainence Error, Mechanical Error, 2011 Reno Air Races
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ELY1862

August 10, 2021

On October 14, 1992 an El Al cargo 747 is flying out of Amsterdam when an unexpected problem causes flight control problems. What caused this flight to crash into a apartment building?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags El AL, Flight 1862, Mechanical Error, Fatigue, Apartment building, Amsterdam
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CCD201

August 3, 2021

On January 20, 1981 a Cascade Airways flight is doing short hops across Washington when the last one does not end well. What caused this flight to crash on approach to Spokane, Washington?

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In Pilot Failures, Weather Tags Cascade Airways, Pilot Error, MDA, Weather, Spokane, Washington
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TA110

July 27, 2021

On May 4th 1988 a new Taca Airlines 737-300 is doing a routine flight from Belize to New Orleans when something goes really wrong on descent. What caused this plane to have to make an emergency landing on a levee just five miles from the airport?

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In Company Failures, Weather Tags Duel Engine Failure, TACA Airlines, Flight 110, New Orleans, Weather, 737-300
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BA38

July 20, 2021

On the 17th of January 2008, a British Airways flight from China to London crashes just short of the runway. What caused this flight to not quite make their final destination.

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In Mechanical Failures Tags British Airways, Boeing, Boring 777, Heathrow, Icing, Mechanical Error
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BMA92

July 13, 2021

On January 8, 1989 a British Midland 737-400 is flying from London to Belfast when they start having engine problems in the air. What caused this flight to crash while they were trying to make an emergency landing?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags British Midland, 737-400, Kegworth Disaster, Fatigue, Pilot Error
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Ju-52 HB-HOT 2018 Crash

July 6, 2021

On August 4, 2018 a Junker Ju-52, a historic airplane, is doing a site seeing trip around the Swiss Alps when something goes terribly wrong. Find out what caused this plane to crash while trying to leave the mountain range.

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In Pilot Failures Tags Junkers, Ju-52 Crash, Swiss, Switzerland, Historic Airplane, Pilot Error
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