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Episode 325: LEX508 Jan 13, 2026

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On July 10, 1991, a L'express flight is flying through some storms on their way to Birmingham. What caused this flight to crash in a neighborhood while they were trying to land?

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Episode 324: BEA706 Jan 06, 2026

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On October 2, 1971, a BEA Vickers Vanguard is flying to Salzburg, Austria but something catastrophic happens. What caused this flight to nosedive on its journey?

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Episode 323: LANSA 501 Dec 30, 2025

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On April 27, 1966, A LANSA Constellation is flying to Cusco from Lima, but they never arrive. What caused this flight to crash on their way to the airport?

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Episode 322: AF11 Dec 23, 2025

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On April 5, 2022, An Air France Boeing 777 is landing in Paris when they decide to do a go-around. What caused this flight to make that decision so close to landing?

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Episode 321: QF1 Dec 16, 2025

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On September 23, 1999, A Qantas 747 is making a stopover in Bangkok, but it does not go to plan. What caused this flight to not be able to complete its journey to London?

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Episode 320: OB031 Dec 09, 2025

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On June 11, 1993, A Monarch Airlines Piper Chieftain is flying to Young Airport, but they never land. What caused this flight to hit some trees when they are trying to land?

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Episode 319: ANG073 Dec 02, 2025

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On September 28, 2018, An Air Niugini 737 is trying to land in Port Moresby, but they end up in the water. What caused this unintentional ditching?

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Episode 318: IGO747/IAD811 Nov 25, 2025

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On January 19, 2021, An IndiGo A320 is flying through Mumbai airspace when they get a traffic advisory. What exactly led to this close-call situation?

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Episode 317: EA855 Nov 18, 2025

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On May 5, 1983, An Eastern Airlines Tristar is flying from Miami to Nassau, but they have some engine difficulties. What caused this flight to need to turn around and emergency land at Miami?

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Episode 316: EI-ICR Nov 11, 2025

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On March 14, 2017, An Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky S-92 helicopter is going to help with a save at night, but they never make it. What caused this rescue helicopter to need to be rescued?

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