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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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FLZ90

February 1, 2020

A 737-200 takes off then crashes hitting the 14th St. Bridge in Washington DC. Find out how weather delays and a Florida bound flight crew caused this take off to go so wrong.

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In Pilot Failures Tags Washington DC, Washington National Airport, 14th St. Bridge, Ice and Snow
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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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