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RNI463

March 21, 2023

On November 15, 2017 a Khabarovsk Airlines Let L-410 is on its way to the Nelkan Airport in Russia when they run into a problem. What caused this flight to crash on their expedition?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Khabarovsk Airlines, Flight 463, Mechanical Error, Russia
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September 27, 2022

On June 9, 1995 an Ansett New Zealand flight is on its way from one part of the North island to another when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to crash so close to landing?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Ansett New Zealand, flight 703, Pilot Error, Mechanical Error, Fuel Issues
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August 30, 2022

On October 7, 2008 a Qantas A330 is doing a flight from Singapore to Perth when something happened on the way. What caused this flight to land early due to chaos?

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In Company Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags Qantas, Flight 72, Avionics, Mechanical Error
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2019 B-17 Crash: 42-31909/N93012

January 11, 2022

On October 2, 2019 a historic B-17 is doing a sight seeing flight when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to end in disaster?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Historic Airplane, Mechanical Error, Mantainence Error, B-17
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January 4, 2022

On September 13, 1982 a Spantax DC-10 is flying from Spain to New York when something goes wrong on the ground on the way. What caused this flight to overrun the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Mechanical Error, Tire Error, Runway overrun
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KAL8509

October 5, 2021

On December 22, 1999 A Korean Air Cargo 747 is on its way from London’s Stansted Airport to Milano-Malpensa Airport, in Italy when it crashes right after taking off. What caused this flight to plummet from the sky?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Cargo, 747, Korean Air, Pilot Error, Mechanical Error, flight 8509
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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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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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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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