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RC670

October 22, 2024

On October 10, 2006, An Atlantic Airways BAe-146 is landing in Norway when they go right over a cliff. What caused this flight to slide right off the end of the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Weather Tags Atlantic Airways, Flight 670, Weather, Mechanical Failure
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N9253N

October 15, 2024

On July 16, 1999, JFK Jr is flying himself and some family to Martha's Vineyard, but they never arrive. What caused their Saratoga to crash into the Atlantic Ocean?

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In Pilot Failures, Weather Tags N9253N, JFK Jr, Martha's Vinyard, Piper, Pilot Error, Weather
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AA1

October 8, 2024

On March 1, 1962, An American Airlines Boeing 707 is taking off out of what is now JFK, but they do not make it far. What caused this flight to lose control and crash soon after takeoff?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags American Airlines, Flight 1, Maintenance Failure, Boeing 707
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AA1572

October 1, 2024

On November 12, 1995, an American Airlines MD-83 is landing at Bradley International Airport when they hit a snag. What caused this flight to hit some trees on the way down?

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In Pilot Failures Tags American Airlines, CFIT, Pilot Error, MD-83
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JL2

September 24, 2024

On November 22, 1968, a Japan Airlines DC-8 is flying into San Fransisco when they suddenly hit the water. What caused this flight to make an accidental ditching?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Japan Airlines, San Francisco, DC-8, Ditch, ditching, Water Landing, pilot error
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DL723

September 17, 2024

On July 13, 1973, a Delta DC-9 is flying into Boston when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to hit the sea wall close to the runway at Logan?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Delta Airlines, Flight 723, Pilot Error, CFIT, Logan International Airport, Boston
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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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