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TWA800 (1964)

November 14, 2023

On November 23, 1964, a Trans World Airlines 707 is taking off out of Rome when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash before if hardly left the ground.

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Trans World Airlines, 707, flight 800, Mechanical Failure, TWA800
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TV863

November 7, 2023

On September 8, 1970, a Trans International Airlines flight is flying from JFK to Dulles in Washington DC, but they barely get off the ground. What ultimately caused damage and for this flight to stall into the ground?

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In Pilot Failures, Other, Airport Failures Tags Trans International Airlines, Flight 863, FOD, DC-8, Pilot Error, JFK International Airport
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NA27

October 31, 2023

On November 3, 1973 a National Airlines flight is flying a leg from Houston to Las Vegas when an explosion shakes the cabin. What caused this flight to shake and need to make an emergency landing?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags National Airlines, Flight 27, Mechanical Failure, Uncontained Engine Failure
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UA624

October 24, 2023

On June 17, 1948 A United Airlines DC-6 is flying to Laguardia when they crash over Mount Carmel Pennsylvania. What caused the crew to become incapacitated and hit a hill?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags United Airlines, Flight 624, Pilot Incapaciation, pilot error
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DI574

October 17, 2023

On January 1, 2007, an Adam Air flight going from Surabaya to Manado when they disappear off of radar. What caused this flight to crash in the Makassar Stright?

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Tags Adam Air, Flight 574, Pilot Error, Mechanical Error, 737
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MP138

October 10, 2023

On December 4, 1974, a Martinair DC-8 is landing in Sri Lanka on its way to Jeddah when they crash. What caused this to crash into a mountain?

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Tags Martinair, Flight 138, Pilot Error, CFIT, Indonesia
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AA4439

October 3, 2023

On November 6, 2019, a Republic Airways flight operating for American Airlines is flying from Atlanta to New York when they need to return. What emergency caused this flight to have to return to Atlanta after takeoff?

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In Pilot Failures Tags American Eagle, Republic Airways, Flight 4439, Pilot Error
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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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