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Delta Air Lines Crash at Toronto Pearson: What Do We Know So Far?
Nearly two weeks after Delta Air Lines crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport, investigators continue to piece together the events that led to the accident. Here’s what we know so far: Delta Air Lines Crash: What happened? On…
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Learjet 55 Air Ambulance Crash: Investigators Recover Black Box
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has successfully recovered the black box from the Learjet 55 air ambulance that crashed in Philadelphia . The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was found buried eight feet underground, and…
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BREAKING: Learjet 55 Crashes in Philadelphia
A small private aircraft, a Learjet 55 (XA-UCI), crashes near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Friday night, shortly after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport (KPNE) around 6 PM EST. The jet, operating under…
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The Airline with the Most Crashes
Since American Airlines was born in 1930 it has had the longest record of airline crashes to date. Despite American Airlines' rough history, these incidents have led to significant changes in aviation safety, improving aviation for all.…
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American Eagle Flight 5342 Crashes Into Potomac River After Midair Collision with Military Helicopter
On Wednesday evening, a tragic midair collision occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) involving a Bombardier CRJ700 operating under American Airlines ' regional brand, American Eagle , the aircraft, registered as…
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Air Busan A321 Catches Fire at Gimhae Airport, South Korea
On the night of January 28, 2025, an Air Busan Airbus A321 , registered as HL7763, caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea. The aircraft, preparing for departure as flight BX391 to Hong Kong, was carrying 169…
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Preliminary Report on Jeju Air Crash Points to Bird Strike as Likely Cause
South Korean aviation authorities have released the preliminary report on the tragic crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800 (registration HL8088) , which claimed the lives of 179 individuals and left two others critically…
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Jeju Air Crash Investigation: Bird Strike Confirmed as Likely Cause
South Korean authorities have confirmed bird strikes as the probable cause of the tragic crash of Jeju Air on December 29, 2024, which claimed 179 lives . The investigation has uncovered bird feathers and blood in both engines of the…
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EgyptAir Flight 990: Was It a Tragic Accident or a Deliberate Act?
On October 31, 1999, Egypt woke up to a shocking and tragic accident as EgyptAir Flight 990 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the death of all passengers. At first, it seemed like a normal plane accident, but theories and…
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Black Boxes Cease Recording Four Minutes Before Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash
According to reports from Reuters , investigators have uncovered that the black boxes; both the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) on Jeju Air (7C) Flight 7C2216 ceased recording approximately four minutes…
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Brazil has Successfully Extracted Data from the Black Boxes of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243
The Brazil Aviation Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) has successfully extracted data from the black boxes recovered at the crash site of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243. The flight that an Embraer E-190 operated,…
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One Year Since the Japan Airlines and Coast Guard Collision: What We Know
A year has passed since the tragic collision between a Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 and a Japan Coast Guard Bombardier Dash 8. On December 25, 2024, the Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) released a preliminary report , providing…
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A Dark Week in Aviation: Over 200 Lives Lost in Tragic Incidents Globally
What a dark week in aviation it has been as two catastrophic accidents claimed 217 lives. While these tragedies highlight the risks associated with air travel, it remains one of the safest modes of transport. Below is a detailed recount…
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Boeing 737 KLM Plane Deviates from Its Course
On December 28, 2024, a Boeing 737-800 operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines veered off the runway upon landing at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport. This airport is located south of the Norwegian capital. The Boeing 737 Plane Crash Oslo…
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BREAKING: Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 Crashes at Muan International Airport
Jeju Air flight 7C2216, operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, veered off the runway and crashed at Muan International Airport (MXW) in South Korea on Sunday morning. According to Yonhap news agency ; all people on board except two are…
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Preliminary Report: Human Error Caused Japan Airlines Airbus A350 Crash at Haneda
Japanese authorities claim that the crash between Japan Airlines Airbus A350 and a Japan Coast Guard Bombardier Dash 8 on January 2, 2024 , was caused mostly by human error. Preliminary findings from the Japan Transport Safety Board…
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Was Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J28243 Brought Down by a Missile Strike?
On December 25, 2024, an Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243 operated by an Embraer ERJ-190 aircraft crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan, leaving 38 dead, including the pilots. In the aftermath, speculation surrounding the crash escalated, with…
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BREAKING: Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J28243 Crashed Near Aktau Airport
Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan. The Embraer ERJ-190 aircraft, carrying a total of 67 individuals, rapidly descended and crashed in a fiery explosion. This…
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10 Family Members Die in a Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400 Crash in Brazil
On December 22, 2024, an air crash claimed the lives of ten family members aboard a Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400 in Brazil. The aircraft, registered as PR-NDN, crashed shortly after takeoff. Via Flightradar24 The private aircraft…
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Emerald Airlines ATR 72-600 Suffers Nose Gear Collapse During Landing in Belfast
An Aer Lingus ' ATR 72-600 aircraft, registered as G-CMMK, operated by Emerald Airlines suffered a nose gear collapse during landing amid strong winds. The aircraft, which had departed from Edinburgh to Belfast at around 16:00 GMT, had…
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Was the Wreckage of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 the Only Never Found for an Air Crash?
Surprisingly, the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 wreckage is far from being the only case of an air crash wreckage that is never found. In fact, history is dotted with numerous such mysteries that have left…
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Malaysia to Restart MH370 Wreckage Search a Decade After Its Disappearance
Over a decade after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 , the Malaysian government has approved a new search proposal from marine exploration company Ocean Infinity to find the wreckage of the Boeing 777 that vanished…
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Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 | The Andes Flight Disaster
On October 12, 1972, a football team was travelling on the Uruguayan Air Force flight 571, but did not know it would turn into a catastrophic disaster. Here is an account of what exactly happened. How the Crash Happened On October 12,…
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EgyptAir Flight 648 was a regularly scheduled international flight between Athens Ellinikon International Airport (Greece) and Cairo International Airport (Egypt). On 23 November 1985, a Boeing 737-266 airliner servicing the flight was…
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The Tragic Story of the Überlingen Mid-Air Collision
On a quiet July evening in 2002, the skies above Überlingen, Germany, witnessed one of the most sobering tragedies ever recorded within aviation. Two planes on routine journeys tragically intersected in a violent mid-air collision. In…
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BREAKING: Swiftair Boeing 737-400 Cargo Crashed Near Vilnius
A Swiftair Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft crashed near Vilnius Airport (VNO) in the early hours of November 25, 2024. The cargo plane, operating flight BCS18D for DHL , had departed Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) at 02:08 CET and met its…
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What's the Story Behind British Airways Flight 38?
On January 17, 2008, British Airways Flight 38, a scheduled flight from Beijing to London Heathrow , was approaching its destination when an unexpected event unfolded. The Boeing 777’s engines, typically responsive to auto-throttle…
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After Nearly a Decade, EgyptAir Concludes Investigation into Flight MS804 Tragedy
EgyptAir recently received the long-awaited final report on the tragic crash of Flight MS804 , an Airbus A320 that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on May 18, 2016. The devastating incident, which took the lives of all 66 passengers…
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How Smoking in the Cockpit and a Faulty Oxygen Mask Led to the EgyptAir Flight MS804 Tragedy?
19th of May 2016, a regular inbound EgyptAir flight, MS804, operated by a 13 years old Airbus A320-232 registered as SU-GCC departed from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris heading to Cairo International Airport (CAI), onboard 66…
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How an Etihad Airbus A340 Was Retired Before Delivery?
On November 15, 2007, a catastrophic incident occurred at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) involving a brand-new Etihad Airbus A340-600. The aircraft, which was just days away from joining the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s fleet, was written…
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BREAKING: Voepass ATR-72-500 Crashes in São Paulo
In a devastating incident, a Voepass ATR-72-500 aircraft operated by the Brazilian airline Voepass Linhas Aéreas crashed in a residential area near Vinhedo, located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday. The ill-fated flight had…
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BREAKING: Saurya Airlines CRJ200ER with 19 Onboard Crashes in Kathmandu
A devastating incident involving Saurya Airlines occurred this morning, as an aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu, resulting in numerous fatalities. The flight, en route to Pokhara, a renowned tourist destination, met…
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United Boeing 737-8 MAX Suffered a Main Gear Collapse During Landing at Houston
A runway incident involving a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 occurred at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport today. According to the latest updates from the airport, the aircraft veered off the taxiway, contradicting initial…
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Air France Flight 296: The Demonstration flight that Turned Into a Disaster!
On June 26, 1988, Air France Flight 296, a demonstration flight of the Airbus A320, ended in disaster at the Mulhouse-Habsheim Airport in France. This incident serves as a somber reminder of the risks involved in aviation and the…
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Ilyushin Il-76 Russian Aircraft Crashed Near Ukraine Border
An Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft from Russia crashed in the Belgorod Oblast, adjacent to three Ukrainian Oblasts: Luhansk, Kharkiv, and Sumy. Reports from local media indicate that the crash occurred around 11:00 local time (UTC +3), with…
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Air France A350 Tail Strike During Landing at Toronto
On January 21, 2024, an Air France Airbus A350 experienced a tail strike while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Operating flight AF356 from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), the Airbus A350-900 encountered…
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Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX Exit Door Separates During Flight And the Airline to Ground Entire Boeing 737 MAX 9 Fleet
In a startling mid-flight incident, an Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX lost its rear mid-cabin exit door shortly after takeoff from Portland, heading towards Ontario, California. The aircraft, registered as N704AL, was carrying 171 passengers…
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Investigation Begins in Haneda Airport Collision
The investigation work has begun looking into the devastating collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport involving a Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 and a Japanese Coast Guard De Havilland Canada-8-Q300, also referred to as the MA722…
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Video: Japan Airlines Airbus A350 Catches Fire at Tokyo Haneda Airport
An Airbus A350 operated by Japan Airlines was involved in a severe incident as it landed at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, with flames visibly engulfing parts of the fuselage. Operating flight JL516 from Sapporo, the aircraft, registered as…
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What's The Story Behind JetBlue's Nose Gear Incident?
On September 21, 2005, 18 years ago, a JetBlue flight from Burbank to New York City had to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport. The incident was brought on by the nose gear failing. But what transpired that…
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Ethiopian Airlines ET715 Veers Off the Runway at Oslo Airport
On the snowy evening of December 21, a seemingly routine journey turned abrupt for an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8, registered ET-ATH, at Oslo Airport, Norway. Destined for Stockholm Arlanda, Sweden, as flight ET715 , the aircraft…
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Two Colombian Air Force Pilots Die in Embraer Tucano Aircraft Collision
The Colombian Air Force (FAC) is investigating a tragic accident that occurred during a training mission on Saturday, resulting in the loss of two pilots. Two Embraer T-27 Tucano aircraft collided mid-air and crashed during the exercise…
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Plane Crashes in Virginia After Pilot Passes Out
A private jet crashed in a mountainous region in Virginia on June 4th, 2023 after flying over a restricted airspace in Washington D.C. There were no survivors among four people onboard the aircraft. Details Credit: Wikipedia The plane,…
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INCIDENT: Two Airbus A330s Collide on Ground at Tokyo Haneda Airport
On a fateful day at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, a serious incident occurred involving two Airbus A330 passenger jets. The Japanese transport ministry reported that the Thai Airways Airbus A330-300 (registration HS-TEO) and Eva Air Airbus…
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Stockport Air Disaster: A Tragic Incident in UK Aviation History
In the late 60s, the UK witnessed a devastating aviation accident involving a British Midland Airways' Canadair C-4 Argonaut aircraft. Although nearly six decades have passed, the tragedy remains etched in the annals of UK aviation…
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Video: Cargolux Boeing 747 Loses Part of Landing Gear During Emergency Landing
In a notable incident at Luxembourg Airport, a Boeing 747-400 cargo plane from Cargolux lost a part of its main landing gear during an emergency landing on Sunday evening.…
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American Airlines Boeing 737 Suffers Engine Flameout After Hitting Flock of Geese
An American Airlines Boeing 737 flight experienced a dramatic engine flameout when a flock of geese collided with the aircraft shortly after take-off. The frightening event was captured on video and posted online, showing the aircraft…
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Court Acquits Air France & Airbus of Manslaughter Charges in AF447 Crash
Air France and Airbus were recently acquitted of charges connected to the tragic Air France Flight AF447 crash in 2009. Although the prosecution found some acts of imprudence by both the manufacturer and the airline, they did not find…
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Breaking News: Saudia Airlines A330 Damaged in Accident at Khartoum Airport
Last Update: 15 April 15:45 UTC Saudia Airlines has confirmed that one of its A330 aircraft was involved in an accident at Khartoum International Airport on Saturday, April 15. The incident occurred just before the plane was scheduled…
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Firefighting Boeing 737 Crashes in Australia
A Boeing 737-300 firefighting plane crashed in Australia with both pilots surviving and receiving minor injuries. They were transported to the hospital. The crash occurred on Monday, 6th of February around 4:00 PM local time. Coulson…
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Yeti Airlines ATR 72 with 72 Onboard Crashes in Pokhara
A Yeti Airlines ATR 72 aircraft carrying 72 people crashed in Pokhara, Nepal, today while en route from Kathmandu. The crash resulted in at least 67 fatalities, with the number expected to rise. The passengers on board were a diverse…
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The Story of the Deadliest Air Crash on the British Ground: Pan Am 103
On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103, a regularly scheduled Pan American World Airways flight from Frankfurt, West Germany, to Detroit, via London and New York, operated by a Boeing 747-121. The aircraft crashed, killing all 243…
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LATAM Airlines' Airbus A320neo Collides With a Truck in Lima While Taking Off
At Peru's main airport; Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (LIM), an a320neo for LATAM Airlines, yesterday (the 18th of November) collided with a truck on the runway. Videos of the A320neo have been posted online, showing that engine…
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The Story of the Deadliest Mid-Air Collision in History
Let’s take a short trip to the past, specifically on the 12th of November in 1996 over the Indian village of Charkhi Dadri; Flight SV763 , a usual flight from Delhi-Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in India to King Abdulaziz…
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Korean Air A330 Overruns Runway In Cebu
On October 23rd 2022, Korean Air flight KE631 suffered a runway excursion while landing at Cebu Mactan Intl Airport in the Philippines. Korean Air has not had a fatal passenger airplane crash since 1997, and has held an impressive…
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How Braniff Flight 542 Disintegrated In Mid-Air Left Investigators Baffling
63 years ago, on September 29, 1959, Braniff Flight 542, traveling from Houston to Dallas, broke up in midair 41 minutes after taking off. The aircraft involved in the incident was only 11 days old, an Allison 501-D13 engine-powered…
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What Caused The Worst Incident in Emirates’ History?
On August 3, 2016, Emirates Flight EK521 was en route from Thiruvananthapuram, India, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when it crashed upon landing at Dubai International Airport. This was the worst incident in Emirates' nearly 40-year…
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The small light bulb that brought this big jet to ashes
It's the year 1972, on the 29th of December, Eastern Airlines flight 401 is flying between JFK, new york, and Miami Airport, Florida. Operated by a 4-month-old Lockheed l-1011-1 Tristar registered as N310EA which was just delivered to…
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Can Two Airplanes Collide in Mid-Air?
Accidents involving vehicles of all sizes from bikes to trucks are something that we’ve all heard and seen. Whether it is two bikes crashing into one another or two trucks, the chances of such accidents on the road are extremely high.…
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Transair 737 Crash Recovered From Ocean
The wreckage from Transair Flight 810, which crashed in July of 2021, was recently recovered from the Pacific Ocean after a month-long process. The salvaged parts will later be used as important parts for a further investigation into…
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Transair 737 Crashes Off the Coast of Hawaii
This morning, July 2nd, a Transair Boeing 737 aircraft crashed into the ocean shortly after takeoff. The plane, a Boeing 737-200 registered N810TA, was operating a daily cargo flight between the Hawaiian islands of Honolulu and Kahului…
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747-300 Returns to the Skies
The least popular variant of the 747 has been unexpectedly brought back into commercial service after being absent for almost 2 years. A few weeks ago, Iranian based carrier “Mahan Air” reactivated one of their old 747-300s after it had…
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Why Was the Concorde Retired?
Almost 50 years ago, the first commercial supersonic jet was introduced into the world, revolutionizing air travel and opening a new chapter in the way people flew. Flying at 2 times the speed of sound and faster than the spin of the…
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The Functioning of PAPI Lights
At night, you might notice many lights on the tarmac of an airport. All of them have a specific function to help guide traffic on ground and/or in the air. The PAPI lights are one of these lights. What are PAPI lights? No, PAPI is not…
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Boeing 777 Engine Falls Apart Over Denver
This Saturday, a United Airlines flight experienced a severe engine failure shortly after taking off from Denver International Airport. The aircraft was performing flight UA328, a daily scheduled flight from Denver to Honolulu when the…
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Worst Airport Disaster Ever
Car accidents happen everyday, thus are quite common. But what about the most reliable means of transport - airplanes? They could crash as well, but those accidents don‘t happen as often. Let me tell you about the worst disaster in…
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What Do You Know About the Black Box?
Did you know that it’s not even black? Or a box? What? But after you learn the reasons why it’s not, it'll make sense. Here are some interesting facts about the so-called “Black Box”. It’s not Black Why not? Because it’s already…
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The Story of Jessica Cox
An inspirational story about the pilot, Jessica Cox, who achieved what was thought to be impossible. She was able to fly and earn her licence despite being born without arms. Even though she had her fair share of constant…
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Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 missing.
Saturday, the 9th of January, a Boeing 737-500 operated by Sriwijaya Air has gone missing just four minutes after departing from Jakarta International Airport. The aircraft involved in the accident was a 26 year old Boeing 737-500 which…
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Spirit Airlines Flight Skids Off Runway in Icy Conditions
Last Thursday on December 17th, 2020, a Spirit Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Baltimore skid off the runway due to icy weather conditions. The flight, NK696, was operating a daily service between Las Vegas, Nevada to Baltimore,…
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