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N277GM

June 11, 2025

On August 21, 2021, a Gulfstream G-IV experienced a runway excursion during an aborted takeoff at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. With key nose gear components found scattered along the runway, could a mechanical failure have been detected before takeoff to prevent the incident?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Fairlures, Pilot Failures Tags N277GM, Gulfstream, Pilot Error, Pip Pin Malfunction, Mechanical Error, Ground Crew Error
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KII720

June 10, 2025

On January 27, 2019, a flight from LRD to TCL experienced an issue on final approach, but the captain continued the landing. The aircraft landed long and suffered major damage—could proper checklist use, or a go-around have prevented the incident?

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In Pilot Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags Kalitta Charters II, 727-200, Cargo, Pilot Error, Gear Issues

Sun Way Flight 4412

March 24, 2025

On November 28, 2010, Sun Way Flight 4412, a cargo flight from Karachi, Pakistan, to Khartoum, Sudan. The aircraft experienced a critical failure shortly after takeoff, leading to a devastating outcome. How can stricter maintenance regulations help prevent similar tragedies?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Sun Way, Flight 4412, Mechanical Failure, Fatigue
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A Northwest Electra similar to the one from the accident.

NW706

November 25, 2022

On September 17, 1961 a Northwest Airlines Lockheed Electra is taking off out of Chicago when it suddenly crashes. What caused this flight to loose control so soon after take off?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Electra, Northwest Airlines, Mechanical Failure, Maintenance Error
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LNK8911

May 18, 2022

On September 24, 2009 a South African Airlink Jetstream is doing a re-positioning flight when something goes wrong on takeoff. What caused this flight to make a crash landing just beyond the end of the runway?

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In Mechanical Failures, Pilot Failures Tags South Afircan Airlink, Flight 8911, Mechanical Failure, Pilot Error, Engine Failure
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LOG670A

February 23, 2022

On February 21, 2001 a Logan Air Short 360-100 is on its initial climb out of Edinburgh when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to try to ditch just after takeoff?

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In Mechanical Failures, Company Failures Tags Logan Air, Flight 670A, Comtamination, Ice and Snow, The UK, Ditching
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TAROM371

May 24, 2021

A TAROM A310 is taking off on a snowy morning in March 1995. What caused this flight to nose dive straight into the ground.

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In Pilot Failures, Mechanical Failures Tags TAROM, Flight 371, Romania, Pilot Incapacitation, A310, Spatial Disorientation
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Copterline 103

April 28, 2021

A Copterline helicopter is making a routine flight from Estonia to Finland, a route the airline does multiple times a day. What caused this helicopter to crash into the sea?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Copterline, Helicopter Crash, OH-HCI, Finland, Estonia, Maintenance Error, Sikorsky S-76C+
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NW85

March 19, 2021

A Boeing 747-400 is making an international flight to Japan when the plane starts turning uncommanded. What caused this flight to have to turn back to land in Anchorage, Alaska?

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Northwest Airlines, Flight 85, Rudder Hard-over, 747-400, Alaska, Anchorage
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QF30

November 25, 2020

A Qantas 747 is on its way to Australia from Hong Kong when something causes a rapid depressurization. Find out what caused this flight to make an emergency landing in Manila.

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In Mechanical Failures Tags Depressurization, Oxygen Cylinder, Qantas, Philippines, Manila
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TWA841

August 31, 2020

A Trans World Airlines 727 makes an emergency landing at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport after plunging out of the sky. Find out the conspiracy on how this plane almost crashes in Michigan.

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In Mechanical Failures, Unknown Tags TWA, TWA841, Boeing 727, JFK, Metropolitan Airport, Emergency Landing
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SLK185

July 27, 2020

A Boeing 737-300 belonging to Silk Air crashes into a river after their take off from Jakarta, Indonesia. Find out the mystery behind this plane’s nose dive into the ground.

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In Intentional Incidents, Unknown, Mechanical Failures Tags SilkAir, Jakarta, Boeing 737, 737-300, Unknown, Pilot Suicide, Rudder Hard-over
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BEA609 (The Munich Disaster)

May 1, 2020

A British European Airways Airspeed Ambassador AS-57 or “The Elizabethan” runs off the runway at the Munich Airport in Germany and kills players from the Manchester United Football Team. Find out what happened after a controversial investigation is done to try to figure out how this plane could have crashed.

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In Mechanical Failures Tags British European Airlines, Munich Disaster, Slush, Runway Contamination, Munich Football Team, Runway overrun
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A Boeing 727-200 that was owned by United that looks a lot like the accident aircraft.

A Boeing 727-200 that was owned by United that looks a lot like the accident aircraft.

UA266

March 1, 2020

A Boeing 727-100 series aircraft crashes into the sea four minutes after take off. Find out how a false reading and disorientation caused this aircraft to go straight into the Santa Monica Bay.

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In Mechanical Failures Tags UA266, 727-200, Los Angeles International Airport, Generator Failure, Disorientation, Fire
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AS261

January 20, 2020

An MD-83 crashes off the coast of California on its way to San Francisco. Find out how cutting corners caused this plane to lose control on its way up the coast.

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In Mechanical Failures Tags MD-80, Jackscrew, AS261, Domestic Flight
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