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AI182

September 10, 2024

On June 23, 1985, an Air India 747 is flying from Canada on its way to India when it disappears over the Atlantic Ocean. What caused this flight to fall from the sky close to Ireland?

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In Intentional Incidents, Other Tags Air India, Flight 182, Bomb, Bombing, Sikh, Intentional
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PM458

September 3, 2024

On February 21, 1982, a Pilgrim Airlines Twin Otter is flying to Boston from New York, but the aircraft catches on fire. What caused this flight to ignite and crash?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Pilgram Airlines, Mechanical Failure, Rubbing alcohol, Rhode Island, company failure
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N452DA

August 27, 2024

On May 15, 2017, a charter repositioning flight is flying to Teterboro airport in New Jersey, but they fall short. What caused this flight to end in a parking lot not too far from the runway?

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In Pilot Failures Tags N452DA, Pilot Error, Teterboro, New Jersey, Charter Opperations
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DAN0992

August 20, 2024

On June 3, 2012, a Dana Air flight is landing in Lagos from Abuja, but they crash before they reach the runway. What caused this flight’s ultimate demise?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Dana Air, Flight 0992, Pilot Error, Mechanical Failure, Abuja, Lagos
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BTA2574

August 13, 2024

On September 11, 1991, a Continental Express flight was doing a short hop in Texas, but they crash as they are about to land. What mess up caused this plane to crash so close to the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Continental Express, Flight 2574, Mechanical Failure, Mechanical Error, Mechanic Error
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TID223

August 6, 2024

On November 2, 2021, an Air Tindi Twin Otter is doing a series of short hops in northern Canada when they realize they will not make it to their destination. What caused this flight to force land in a muskeg?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air Tindi, Flight 223, Pilot Error, Fuel Exhaustion, Canada
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EA663

July 30, 2024

On February 8, 1965, an Eastern Airlines DC-7 is going toward cruise flight after taking off out of JFK, but they end up crashing. What caused this flight to head straight into the ground?

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In Pilot Failures, ATC Failures Tags Eastern Airlines, flight 663, CFIT, Water disasters, Pilot Error, Near Miss
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TWA128

July 23, 2024

On November 20, 1967, A TWA Convair 880 is on final approach to the Greater Cincinnati Airport when they crash. What caused this flight to go so wrong on descent?

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In Pilot Failures Tags TWA128, Trans World Airlines, Flight 128, CFIT, Pilot Error
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NTW723

July 16, 2024

On November 7, 2007, a Nationwide Airlines Boeing 737-200 is taking off out of Cape Town International Airport, but they start experiencing some trouble with control. What caused this flight to have to emergency land back at the airport?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Nationwide Airlines, flight 723, Engine Failure, Mechanical Failure, Fatigue
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QNK671

July 9, 2024

On March 31, 1992, a Trans-Air Service Boeing 707 is going from Luxembourg to Kano, but they end up needing to make an emergency stop. What caused this flight to cut its path short in France?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Trans-Air Service, Flight 671, Fatigue, Mechanical Error, Mechanical Failure, Engine crashes
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