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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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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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