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EA855

November 18, 2025

On May 5, 1983, An Eastern Airlines Tristar is flying from Miami to Nassau, but they have some engine difficulties. What caused this flight to need to turn around and emergency land at Miami?

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In Mechanical Failures, Other Tags Eastern Airlines, Flight 855, Maintenance Failure, Engine Failure
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EI-ICR

November 11, 2025

On March 14, 2017, An Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky S-92 helicopter is going to help with a save at night, but they never make it. What caused this rescue helicopter to need to be rescued?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags EI-ICR, 2017 Irish Coast Guard Rescue 116, Helicopter, Sikorsky Helicoper
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YT691

November 4, 2025

On January 15, 2023, a Yeti Airlines flight is trying to land in Pokhara, Nepal, but they don’t make it to the airport. What caused this flight’s untimely end so close to the airport?

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In Pilot Failures, Company Failures Tags Yeti Airlines, Flight 691, Pilot Error, Company Error
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OK-ACH

October 28, 2025

On February 14, 2010, a charter airline is ferrying a plane to Sweden, but they barely make it out of the Czech Republic before they crash. What caused the untimely demise of this aircraft?

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In Pilot Failures, Company Failures Tags OK-ACH, Pilot Error, Aerobatics
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CES583

October 21, 2025

On April 6, 1993, a China Eastern Airlines flight is flying over the Pacific on its way to Los Angeles when there is an upset. What caused this flight to make an emergency landing?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags China Eastern Airlines, Flight 583, Turbulance, Pilot Error, Design Flaw, Slats
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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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