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PW314

December 5, 2023

On February 11, 1978, a Pacific Western flight is landing in Cranbrook when they encounter an unexpected complication. What caused this flight to need to go around and ultimately crash?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Pacific Western Airlines, Flight 314, Canada, Snowy/ cold conditions, Snow Plow, Go Around
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MH134

November 28, 2023

On July 18, 2018, a Malaysia Airlines flight is about to take off out of Brisbane, Australia when they have a speed issue. What caused this flight to turn around and land soon after takeoff?

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In Airport Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Malaysia Airlines, Flight 134, Pitot Static System, Pitot Tubes, Speed Issue, Airport Failure
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BOAC 911

November 21, 2023

On March 5, 1966, A BOAC flight is trying to fly its last leg from Tokyo to Hong Kong when the flight is viciously shaken. What caused this flight to crash into Mt. Fuji in pieces?

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In Weather Tags BOAC, BOAC911, flight 911, 707, Boeing 707, Japan, Mt. Fuji, turbulance, Moutains
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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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