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AF11

December 23, 2025

On April 5, 2022, An Air France Boeing 777 is landing in Paris when they decide to do a go-around. What caused this flight to make that decision so close to landing?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air France, Flight 11, Pilot Error, Manufacture Error, 777
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QF1

December 16, 2025

On September 23, 1999, A Qantas 747 is making a stopover in Bangkok, but it does not go to plan. What caused this flight to not be able to complete its journey to London?

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In Company Failures, Weather, Pilot Failures Tags Weather, Pilot Error, 747, Qantas, Flight 1
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OB301

December 9, 2025

On June 11, 1993, A Monarch Airlines Piper Chieftain is flying to Young Airport, but they never land. What caused this flight to hit some trees when they are trying to land?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Monarch Airlines, Flight 031, CFIT, Piper Chieftan, Pilot Error, Company Error
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ANG073

December 2, 2025

On September 28, 2018, An Air Niugini 737 is trying to land in Port Moresby, but they end up in the water. What caused this unintentional ditching?

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In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Air Niugini, Flight 73, 737, Pilot Error, company failure, Training Failure
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IGO747/IAD811

November 25, 2025

On January 19, 2021, An IndiGo A320 is flying through Mumbai airspace when they get a traffic advisory. What exactly led to this close-call situation?

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In ATC Failures Tags IndiGo, Air Asia, Flight 747, Flight 811, Near Miss, ATC Error
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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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