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VH-NGA

October 14, 2025

On November 18, 2009, an air ambulance flight is flying toward Norfolk Island to refuel for their trip to Melbourne, but they never make it. What caused this flight to have a watery end?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Pel-Air Westwind, Ditching, Pilot Error, company failure
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NPE415

October 7, 2025

On December 26, 1989, a United Express flight flying a BAe Jetstream 31 crashed on its descent into Pasco. What caused this flight’s sudden crash while trying to land?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Pilot Error, Stall, icing, United Express, Flight 2415
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PRO420

September 30, 2025

On June 18, 1998, A Propair flight took off out of Montreal then they start having some issues. What caused this flight to have a fiery end?

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In Mechanical Failures, Other Tags Propair, Flight 420, In-flight fire, Structural Failure
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ONA032

September 23, 2025

On November 12, 1975, an Overseas National Airways DC-10 is forced to abort takeoff at John F. Kennedy International Airport, ending in runway excursion. What caused such a dramatic accident?

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In Airport Failures Tags Bird Strike, Uncontained Engine Failure, Fire, Airport Error
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TWA159

September 16, 2025

On November 6, 1967, A TWA 706 is on a journey from New York to Los Angeles, but it ended in tragedy before it got there. What went wrong that day on the runway?

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In ATC Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Abort Takeoff, Runway overrun, Collision, DC-9, 707
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VJA597

September 9, 2025

On June 8, 1995, a ValuJet DC-9 is flying to Miami, but they have an issue on takeoff. What caused this flight to catch fire right when they were about to depart?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Value Jet, Valuejet, Flight 597, Uncontained Engine Failure, Mechanical Failure, Mechanic Error
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EZY6074

September 2, 2025

On September 15, 2006, An EasyJet flight is traveling to Bristol, but they experience some issues. What caused this flight to have problems on their way to their final destination?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags EasyJet, Flight 6074, Mechanical Failure, Mid-air Collision, company failure
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N652GD (Gulfstream Aerospace Flight 153)

August 26, 2025

On April 2, 2011, a Gulfstream Aerospace test flight of the G650 ended in tragedy when the aircraft crashed during takeoff at Roswell International Air Center. What went wrong during this critical test?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Gulfstream Aerospace, Flight 153, Experimental Test Flight, N652GD, Mechanical Error
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PAI22/N3121S

August 19, 2025

On July 19. 1967, a Piedmont Airlines 727 is flying to Roanoke, Virginia, but they never make it. What caused this flight to end in disaster?

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In Pilot Failures, Other Tags Piedmont Airlines, Cessna 310, Collision, Mid-air Collision, Pilot Error
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DAL554

August 12, 2025

On October 19, 1996, a Delta Air Lines flight is landing at LaGuardia, but their landing is a bit bumpy. What caused this flight to have issues on landing?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Delta Airlines, Delta, Flight 554, Pilot Error, Monovision Contact Lenses
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