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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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The Wayne County Airport Collision

September 29, 2021

On December 3, 1990 two Northwest Airlines flights are on their way out of Wayne County Airport in Detroit when something goes terribly wrong. What caused these two flights to end before they even take off?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Collision, Wayne County Airport, Northwest Airlines, flight 299, flight 1482
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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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