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  • Sudan Airways Flight 109: The Overrun That Led to Disaster

    Sudan Airways Flight 109: The Overrun That Led to Disaster
    2024/09/26

    On June 10, 2008, Sudan Airways Flight 109 was on its final approach to Khartoum International Airport after a long journey from Amman, Jordan, with a brief stop in Damascus, Syria. Onboard were 214 people, including passengers and crew. As the Airbus A310 touched down, the aircraft overran the wet runway, ultimately coming to rest beyond its end. Moments later, the right side of the aircraft was engulfed in flames. While many onboard managed to escape, 30 lives were tragically lost in the aftermath.


    What caused this aircraft to overrun the runway and why did it catch fire after landing? Today, we explore The Flight Files of Sudan Airways Flight 109.


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    19 分
  • Air France Flight 447: The High-Tech Failure That Led to Catastrophe

    Air France Flight 447: The High-Tech Failure That Led to Catastrophe
    2024/09/19

    On the night of May 31, 2009, Air France Flight 447 took off from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, bound for Paris, France. It was a routine transatlantic flight until, just hours after departure, the aircraft vanished from radar over the Atlantic Ocean. For days, the world watched as search teams scoured the ocean for wreckage. When the Airbus A330 was finally found, it was clear that something had gone terribly wrong. The crash claimed the lives of all 228 people on board and raised questions about modern aviation safety.


    How could an experienced crew flying a technologically advanced aircraft end up in such a disastrous situation? What were the critical factors that led to the crash of Air France Flight 447? Today, we explore The Flight Files of Air France Flight 447.


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    22 分
  • American Airlines Flight 191: The Disaster That Grounded the DC-10

    American Airlines Flight 191: The Disaster That Grounded the DC-10
    2024/09/12

    On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191, a DC-10 aircraft, was scheduled to fly from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles. Just seconds after takeoff, tragedy struck. The left engine and strut assembly tore away from the wing, leaving the flight crew to face a catastrophic failure. The plane, now critically unbalanced, began to roll left, plunging toward the ground. Within moments, Flight 191 crashed, killing all 271 passengers and crew onboard. This was not just a mechanical failure but a tragedy with far-reaching consequences for the aviation industry.


    What went so terribly wrong that day? How did an error on the ground lead to one of the deadliest aviation accidents in U.S. history? Today, we explore The Flight Files of American Airlines Flight 191.



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    19 分
  • Circuit City Stores Crash: Cessna Citation 560

    Circuit City Stores Crash: Cessna Citation 560
    2024/07/18

    On February 16, 2005, a Cessna Citation 560, operated by Martinair, Inc., for Circuit City Stores, Inc., crashed. The aircraft was carrying two pilots and six passengers and the flight departed from Richmond International Airport in Richmond, Virginia and was headed to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, with a scheduled fuel stop in Pueblo, Colorado.


    During the flight, the aircraft encountered icing conditions and despite efforts to combat the conditions, the aeroplane crashed east of Pueblo Memorial Airport. All eight people on board perished in the accident. What caused this tragedy to occur? Let's investigate the flight files of Circuit City Stores: Cessna Citation 560


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    10 分
  • TransAsia Airways Flight GE235: A Deadly Flight from Taipei

    TransAsia Airways Flight GE235: A Deadly Flight from Taipei
    2024/05/02
    On February 4, 2015, TransAsia Airways Flight GE235, an ATR 72-600 aircraft, crashed into the Keelung River shortly after take-off from Taipei Songshan Airport, resulting in the loss of 43 lives. The investigation revealed a series of contributing factors leading to the disaster and lead to improved regulations in the aviation industry. What factors caused the crash of of this TransAsia Airways Flight? Let’s investigate The Flight Files of Flight GE235.

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    25 分
  • Air New Zealand Flight 901: Sightseeing Flight Ends In Tragedy

    Air New Zealand Flight 901: Sightseeing Flight Ends In Tragedy
    2024/04/25
    Air New Zealand Flight 901, A McDonnell-Douglas DC 10 departed from Auckland at 8:17 am on a sightseeing trip to Antarctica with 257 people on board. While flying through Antarctica, the crew spotted a gap in the clouds and informed McMurdo ATC that they were decending to 2,000 feet to give the passengers a better look at the incredible landscape but were never heard from again. What happened to Flight 901 and why didn’t they follow up with Air Traffic Control? Let’s investigate The Flight Files of Air New Zealand Flight 901.

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    28 分
  • Alaska Airlines Flight 261: The Fight to Save a Doomed Plane

    Alaska Airlines Flight 261: The Fight to Save a Doomed Plane
    2024/04/18

    It's January 31st, 2000, 4:21 pm PST. Alaska Airlines Flight 261 lifts off from the sun-drenched beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, carrying 88 souls – passengers and crew alike – towards a anticipated arrival in Seattle. But in a heartbeat, sunshine surrenders to screams.


    The once-peaceful plane contorts violently, a horrifying rollercoaster ride unfolding thousands of feet above the Pacific Ocean. The once-calm canvas below transforms into a terrifying expanse of rushing water, growing ever closer with each agonizing moment.


    Amidst the chaos, the skilled pilots fight a silent war against a hidden gremlin lurking within the aircraft's controls. Their every action becomes a desperate gamble, a race against time and an invisible enemy.


    Will their experience and skill be enough to overcome this unforeseen crisis and save everyone on board? Tune in to The Flight Files and discover the harrowing story of Alaska Airlines Flight 261, a cautionary tale of mechanical failure and the unwavering courage of those who faced it head-on.




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    58 分
  • Yemenia Flight 626: A Catastrophe in the Indian Ocean

    Yemenia Flight 626: A Catastrophe in the Indian Ocean
    2024/04/11
    Just minutes from landing, Yemenia Flight 626 vanished into the Indian Ocean. Of the 153 onboard, almost all perished. Today, we delve into this heartbreaking story, examining the factors that led to this tragedy. The Airbus A310 departed Sana'a, Yemen, bound for Moroni, Comoros. As the flight neared its end, a series of errors cascaded into disaster. Only a 12-year-old girl survived. What caused this seasoned crew to make such critical mistakes? Let's investigate the Flight Files of Yemenia Flight 626.

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    44 分