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VRG254

September 5, 2023

On September 3, 1989 a Varig 737-200 is flying from Maraba to Belem when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash in the Amazon?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Varig, flight 254, Lost, pilot error, navigational issues
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JK5022

August 29, 2023

On August 20, 2008 a Spanair MD-82 is flying from Madrid to Las Palmas Airport, but they barely leave the runway. What caused this flight to end so soon after take off?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Spanair, Flight 5022, Pilot Error, Mechanical Error
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SJ182

August 22, 2023

On January 9, 2021, a Sriwijaya flight is flying a domestic Indonesian flight when it suddenly ends. What caused this flight to crash into the Java Sea?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Sriwijaya Air, Flight 182, Pilot Error, Mechanical Failure
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EI712

August 8, 2023

On March 24, 1968 an Aer Lingus Vickers Viscount is flying to London from Cork when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash into the ocean?

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In Mechanical Failures, Unknown Tags Aer Lingus, Flight 712, Structural Failure, Mechanical Failure, Vickers Viscount, Tusker Rock
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UA608

August 1, 2023

On October 24, 1947 a United DC-6 is flying from Los Angeles to Chicago but they have some complications over Bryce Canyon in Utah. What caused this flight to crash while trying to emergency land in Utah?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags United Airlines, Flight 608, 1947, DC-6, Mechanical Error
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Stockport Air Disaster

July 25, 2023

On June 4, 1967 a British Midland Argonaut is trying to land at Manchester Airport but they do not make it. What caused this flight to crash land in the middle of a town?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags British Midland Airways, British Midland, Stockport, Argonaught, Pilot Error, Mechanical Error
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DA0034

July 18, 2023

On July 31, 1979 a Dan Air flight is chartering oil workers to the Aberdeen Airport when take off does not go as planned. What caused this flight to crash while trying to take off?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Dan Air, Flight 0034, Mechanical Failure, Gust Lock
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Farnborough Air Show 1984 Crash

July 11, 2023

On September 4, 1984 a De Havilland Buffalo is doing a stunt for the Farnborough Air Show when disaster strikes. What caused this flight to end so wrong?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Farnborough Air Show, De Havilland, Buffalo, Pilot Error, Air show crash
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CO1713

July 4, 2023

On November 15, 1987 a Continental Airlines DC-9 is trying to take off out of Stapleton International in Denver, but they barely get off the ground then they crash. What caused this flight to end so abruptly after take off?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Continental Airlines, Dc-9, Stall, Pilot Error, Visibility, Stapleton International Airport
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BOAC712

June 27, 2023

On April 8, 1968 a Boing 707 is flying from London to Zurich when something unexpected happens. What caused the ultimate destruction of this jet airliner?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags BOAC, BOAC712, flight 712, Missing Engine, Engine Failure, Mechanical Failure
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