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FX14

January 23, 2024

On July 31, 1997, A Fed Ex MD-11 cargo flight is landing at Newark when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to slip and catch on fire?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Fed Ex, Flight 14, MD-11, Cargo, Pilot Error, Aircraft Flaw
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PA202

January 16, 2024

On April 29, 1952, a Pan Am Boeing Stratocruiser is flying from Rio de Janeiro to Port of Spain but they get lost along the way. What caused this flight to crash in the depths of the Amazon rain forest?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Stratocruiser, Mechanical Failure, Amazon, Brazil
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PA6

January 9, 2024

On October 15, 1956, a Pan Am Stratocruiser is on its last leg from Hawaii to San Franscisco, but they never make it. What caused this flight to need to ditch in the Pacific Ocean?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Pan Am, flight 6, ditch, Mechanical Failure, Mechanical Error, ocean
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The Hindenburg

January 2, 2024

On May 6, 1937, a German Zeppelin is making a transatlantic trip from Frankfort to New Jersey then tragedy strikes. What caused this airship to explode into a fireball upon landing?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Hindenburg, German, Zeppelin, Fire, New Jersey, Mechanical Error
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THA311

December 26, 2023

In 1992 a Thai Airways International A-310 is flying from Bangkok to Nepal but they never make it. What caused this flight to smash into a mountain?

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In Pilot Failures, ATC Failures Tags Thai Airways International, A310, Himalayas, Katmandu, CFIT, Pilot Error
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PA845/26

December 19, 2023

On March 26, 1955, A Pan Am stratocruiser was doing a regularly scheduled flight to Honolulu when a strong vibration was felt. What caused this flight to have to ditch in the ocean?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Pan Am, Flight 845/26, Mechanical Failure, Stratocruiser
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TI655

December 12, 2023

On September 27, 1973, A Texas international airlines flight is trying to find its way to Texarkana, but they never get there. What caused this flight to deviate into a mountain?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Texas International Airlines, flight 655, CFIT, Pilot Error
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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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