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UCA4933

September 26, 2023

On March 4, 2019, a United Express Embraer 145 is going from Newark to Presque Isle, and nothing seems to be going right. What caused this flight to crash not that far away from the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags CommutAir, Flight 4933, Mechanical Error, pilot error, Maine, EMB-145
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TIN503

September 19, 2023

On January 30, 2019, an Air Tindi King air crashes on its way through the Canadian Northwest Territories. What caused this flight to end in a spinning disaster?

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In Pilot Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags Air Tindi, King Air, Canada, Yellowknife, pilot error, Instrument issue
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AV011

September 12, 2023

On November 27, 1983 an Avianca is flying a leg from Paris to Madrid on its way to Caracas when the flight disappears in the night. What caused this flight to ultimately hit three hills and crash in Mejorada del Campo?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Avianca, Flight 011, Pilot Error, CFIT
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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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