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UA2885

November 27, 2023

On January 11, 1983, a United Airlines cargo DC-8 is trying to fly its last leg to Los Angeles but it barley makes it off the ground before crashing. What caused this flight to crash soon after takeoff?

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In Pilot Failures Tags United Airlines, flight 2885, switching seats, DC-8F, Pilot Error
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