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The first 747 brought down by lithium batteries September 3 2010: UPS Flight 6, a cargo B-747, crashes in Dubai (UAE); both pilots die. Crew reported fire aboard after take-off and were unable to return to the airport. The conflagration was caused by “autoignition” of a cargo pallet, which... contained over 81,000 lithium batteries. The conflagration triggered an intense, uncontained fire that quickly compromised the aircraft's critical flight systems. It filled the cockpit with dense smoke, blinding the crew and burning through the captain's emergency oxygen supply, which caused him to lose consciousness. Despite heroic efforts by the First Officer to fly the crippled jet alone with guidance from air traffic control. Unable to see his instruments or guide the plane to the runway, he crashed into a military base near Silicon Oasis. In the aftermath of this accident and a similar occurrence with an Asiana 747 in July 2011, international regulators started enacting stricter laws for shipping hazardous electronics. It also mandated the use of fire-resistant cargo containers and improved cockpit emergency oxygen systems to help pilots survive catastrophic smoke. In a sad coincidence, the accident occurred near the anniversary of another major tragedy caused by an onboard fire – Swissair 111 had crashed on September 2nd 1998. Video is from the Mayday ACI series episode on the occurrence, named “Deadly Delivery”show more

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Swissair 111 tragedy was 28 years ago 1998: Swissair Flight 111, an MD-11, crashes off Nova Scotia (Canada). All 229 aboard die. Crew reported onboard fire before impact, which was traced by investigators to the cabin entertainment system. The conflagration disabled vital instruments, causing loss of control. The inquiry named the primary cause was inadequate aircraft certification standards for material flammability, which allowed materials that could ignite and sustain fire beyond the flight crew’s control. The investigation issued several broad safety recommendations, many of which were incorporated into industry standards. This reenactment from Mayday ACI S1 still feels nightmarish: one cannot imagine what the crew went through while trying to save the aircraft in a situation which they had no chance to overcome.

Swissair 111 tragedy was 28 years ago 1998: Swissair Flight 111, an MD-11, crashes off Nova Scotia (Canada). All 229 aboard die. Crew reported onboard fire before impact, which was traced by investigators to the cabin entertainment system. The conflagration disabled vital instruments, causing loss of control. The inquiry named the primary cause was inadequate aircraft certification standards for material flammability, which allowed materials that could ignite and sustain fire beyond the flight crew’s control. The investigation issued several broad safety recommendations, many of which were incorporated into industry standards. This reenactment from Mayday ACI S1 still feels nightmarish: one cannot imagine what the crew went through while trying to save the aircraft in a situation which they had no chance to overcome.

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Cigarette brought down a jetliner 53 years ago July 11, 1973: Varig Flight 820, a B-707, crash-lands in Paris (France); 123 of 134 aboard die. On approach, a fire aboard caused dense smoke in the cabin. The crew brought the jet down in an onion field near airport. Fire´s origin was undetermined, likely a lit cigarette in the lavatory. Accident prompted new directives regarding smoking in airliners, such as banning it on WCs. Famously, the sole surviving passenger (the others were crew) went to a VARIG office and asked for a refund, as he had been unable to reach his destination. The airline offered him a new ticket. VARIG 820´s Captain Gilberto Silva was hailed as a hero in bringing the jetliner down and saving lives after the catastrophic emergency. He survived and later disappeared in the occurrence of PP-VLU in 1979

Cigarette brought down a jetliner 53 years ago July 11, 1973: Varig Flight 820, a B-707, crash-lands in Paris (France); 123 of 134 aboard die. On approach, a fire aboard caused dense smoke in the cabin. The crew brought the jet down in an onion field near airport. Fire´s origin was undetermined, likely a lit cigarette in the lavatory. Accident prompted new directives regarding smoking in airliners, such as banning it on WCs. Famously, the sole surviving passenger (the others were crew) went to a VARIG office and asked for a refund, as he had been unable to reach his destination. The airline offered him a new ticket. VARIG 820´s Captain Gilberto Silva was hailed as a hero in bringing the jetliner down and saving lives after the catastrophic emergency. He survived and later disappeared in the occurrence of PP-VLU in 1979

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Fighterbomber posted video disclosing the crash of a Russian MiG-31 that happened before the 'Special Military Operation' The MiG suffered an in-flight fire, unable to save the plane the crew ejected, aircraft tumbles down and crashed into a hill: all captured on camera by his wingman

Fighterbomber posted video disclosing the crash of a Russian MiG-31 that happened before the 'Special Military Operation' The MiG suffered an in-flight fire, unable to save the plane the crew ejected, aircraft tumbles down and crashed into a hill: all captured on camera by his wingman

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#Breaking A Boeing 767-300F from #AmazonAir, operated by 21 Air, suffered a runway excursion this Sunday during its landing at Miami International Airport (#MIA). The aircraft, registration N1997A, was operating cargo flight 2I7598 from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it veered off the runway surface, crossed the airport perimeter, and ended up on a road near the airport. Images shared from the scene show the #Boeing 767 with significant damage and the presence of fire, along with an extensive column of black smoke, while numerous emergency teams work in the area. The incident caused a temporary suspension of operations at Miami International Airport. The aircraft involved also holds a historical role within Amazon's fleet: N1997A was the first Boeing 767 unveiled with the Prime Air livery in 2016, when it was christened "Amazon One." To date, authorities have not officially confirmed the status of the crew or the causes that led to the runway excursion. Information developing. 📹 Credits to the video author.

#Breaking A Boeing 767-300F from #AmazonAir, operated by 21 Air, suffered a runway excursion this Sunday during its landing at Miami International Airport (#MIA). The aircraft, registration N1997A, was operating cargo flight 2I7598 from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it veered off the runway surface, crossed the airport perimeter, and ended up on a road near the airport. Images shared from the scene show the #Boeing 767 with significant damage and the presence of fire, along with an extensive column of black smoke, while numerous emergency teams work in the area. The incident caused a temporary suspension of operations at Miami International Airport. The aircraft involved also holds a historical role within Amazon's fleet: N1997A was the first Boeing 767 unveiled with the Prime Air livery in 2016, when it was christened "Amazon One." To date, authorities have not officially confirmed the status of the crew or the causes that led to the runway excursion. Information developing. 📹 Credits to the video author.

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The "other" Tu-144 crash (everyone recalls the Paris Air Show Crash but this one is erased...) May 23: 1978: a Tupolev Tu-144 [CCCP-77111], on a pre-delivery test flight crash lands in Yegoryevsk (USSR), 2 of 8 aboard died. Jet developed a fire in the APU which led to engine problems. Conflagration´s start was later traced to a ruptured fuel line. Crew actions were also a factor. The excerpt here is from a video on the Soviet SuperSonic Transport (SST) and its safety record by the channel "Raven´s Eye" More info here (via ASN) "(...) At an altitude of 3000 m a fire started at the APU, located in the right delta-shaped wing. A turn was made to return to the airport and the both engines located in the right wing (engines no. 3 and 4) were shut down. The plane began to lose height. Fire trailed the plane and the cockpit filled with smoke. Then one of the remaining two engines failed. The crew managed to belly land the plane in a field, six minutes after the beginning of the fire. On impact, the nose cone collapsed under the fuselage, penetrating the compartment in which two flight engineers were seated. It appeared that 27 minutes before the ignition, a fuel line ruptured, causing eight tons of fuel to leak, entering several compartments of the right wing. The fuel readings were judged incorrect by the flight engineers and were thus not reported to the commander. "

The "other" Tu-144 crash (everyone recalls the Paris Air Show Crash but this one is erased...) May 23: 1978: a Tupolev Tu-144 [CCCP-77111], on a pre-delivery test flight crash lands in Yegoryevsk (USSR), 2 of 8 aboard died. Jet developed a fire in the APU which led to engine problems. Conflagration´s start was later traced to a ruptured fuel line. Crew actions were also a factor. The excerpt here is from a video on the Soviet SuperSonic Transport (SST) and its safety record by the channel "Raven´s Eye" More info here (via ASN) "(...) At an altitude of 3000 m a fire started at the APU, located in the right delta-shaped wing. A turn was made to return to the airport and the both engines located in the right wing (engines no. 3 and 4) were shut down. The plane began to lose height. Fire trailed the plane and the cockpit filled with smoke. Then one of the remaining two engines failed. The crew managed to belly land the plane in a field, six minutes after the beginning of the fire. On impact, the nose cone collapsed under the fuselage, penetrating the compartment in which two flight engineers were seated. It appeared that 27 minutes before the ignition, a fuel line ruptured, causing eight tons of fuel to leak, entering several compartments of the right wing. The fuel readings were judged incorrect by the flight engineers and were thus not reported to the commander. "

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Total Linhas Aereas 737-400 freighter destroyed by a cargo hold fire after making an emergency landing at Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil. Three vehicles from the airport's own fire brigade and another five from the Fire Department worked to fight the flames on the airport runway. At around 7 am, firefighters were already doing the rescue work and removing the cargo from the plane. The Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa) said it will investigate the causes of the fire and forced landing. No injuries reported during the accident.

Total Linhas Aereas 737-400 freighter destroyed by a cargo hold fire after making an emergency landing at Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil. Three vehicles from the airport's own fire brigade and another five from the Fire Department worked to fight the flames on the airport runway. At around 7 am, firefighters were already doing the rescue work and removing the cargo from the plane. The Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa) said it will investigate the causes of the fire and forced landing. No injuries reported during the accident.

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🚨#BREAKING: A massive explosion has occurred on a cargo ship near the Key Bridge in Baltimore Harbor 📌#Baltimore | #Maryland At this time, numerous emergency crews are responding to a cargo ship fire in the Baltimore Harbor on Chesapeake Bay, according to Maryland officials. The Baltimore City Fire Department reported that the ship caught fire in the Patapsco River near the site of the Key Bridge collapse While initial reports described it as an explosion, officials clarified that the incident involved an under-deck fire that sent smoke billowing into the air. The fire has since been contained, and the vessel is being removed from the channel. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

🚨#BREAKING: A massive explosion has occurred on a cargo ship near the Key Bridge in Baltimore Harbor 📌#Baltimore | #Maryland At this time, numerous emergency crews are responding to a cargo ship fire in the Baltimore Harbor on Chesapeake Bay, according to Maryland officials. The Baltimore City Fire Department reported that the ship caught fire in the Patapsco River near the site of the Key Bridge collapse While initial reports described it as an explosion, officials clarified that the incident involved an under-deck fire that sent smoke billowing into the air. The fire has since been contained, and the vessel is being removed from the channel. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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May 25 2008: a Kalitta Air cargo B-747 [Registration "N704CK"] overruns the runway in Brussels (Belgium), none of 5 aboard are injured. Jet had a bird strike during take-off. Report noted crew actions (CRM, situational awareness, use of deceleration devices) and runway as factors. More info below ⬇️ From ASN database "CAUSE AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: The accident was caused by the decision to Reject the Take-Off 12 knots after passing V1 speed. The following factors contributed to the accident; - Engine Nr 3 experienced a bird strike, causing it to stall. This phenomenon was accompanied by a loud bang, noticed by the crew. - The aircraft line up at the B1 intersection although the take-off parameters were computed with the full length of the runway. - The situational awareness of the crew, - Less than maximum use of deceleration devices. - Although the RESA conforms to the minimum ICAO requirement, it does not conform to the ICAO recommendation for length." 🎥 AP

May 25 2008: a Kalitta Air cargo B-747 [Registration "N704CK"] overruns the runway in Brussels (Belgium), none of 5 aboard are injured. Jet had a bird strike during take-off. Report noted crew actions (CRM, situational awareness, use of deceleration devices) and runway as factors. More info below ⬇️ From ASN database "CAUSE AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: The accident was caused by the decision to Reject the Take-Off 12 knots after passing V1 speed. The following factors contributed to the accident; - Engine Nr 3 experienced a bird strike, causing it to stall. This phenomenon was accompanied by a loud bang, noticed by the crew. - The aircraft line up at the B1 intersection although the take-off parameters were computed with the full length of the runway. - The situational awareness of the crew, - Less than maximum use of deceleration devices. - Although the RESA conforms to the minimum ICAO requirement, it does not conform to the ICAO recommendation for length." 🎥 AP

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American Airlines Flight 1511 had just departed New York JFK on January 24 and was climbing out when the crew asked air traffic control to stop their climb early. Moments later, the pilots calmly told controllers they needed time to look over some issues and soon reported a noticeable smell in both the cockpit and cabin. As a precaution, the crew declared an emergency, put on their oxygen masks, and requested vectors back to JFK while they worked through their checklists. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the exchange between the pilots and ATC remained clear, steady, and professional, with both sides focused on keeping the flight safe and unhurried. ATC quickly coordinated the return, asking the right questions while giving the crew the time they needed. The pilots advised they were dealing with fumes, confirmed they would be making an overweight landing due to the amount of fuel onboard, and requested JFK’s long Runway 31L. When asked for a count, the crew reported 165 souls on board. Flight 1511 landed safely a short time later and stopped on the runway so airport fire and rescue crews could inspect the aircraft. The calm communication and teamwork between the pilots and controllers turned a tense situation into a controlled and successful outcome. 📸 flightsimulatorfantasy

American Airlines Flight 1511 had just departed New York JFK on January 24 and was climbing out when the crew asked air traffic control to stop their climb early. Moments later, the pilots calmly told controllers they needed time to look over some issues and soon reported a noticeable smell in both the cockpit and cabin. As a precaution, the crew declared an emergency, put on their oxygen masks, and requested vectors back to JFK while they worked through their checklists. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the exchange between the pilots and ATC remained clear, steady, and professional, with both sides focused on keeping the flight safe and unhurried. ATC quickly coordinated the return, asking the right questions while giving the crew the time they needed. The pilots advised they were dealing with fumes, confirmed they would be making an overweight landing due to the amount of fuel onboard, and requested JFK’s long Runway 31L. When asked for a count, the crew reported 165 souls on board. Flight 1511 landed safely a short time later and stopped on the runway so airport fire and rescue crews could inspect the aircraft. The calm communication and teamwork between the pilots and controllers turned a tense situation into a controlled and successful outcome. 📸 flightsimulatorfantasy

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43 years ago today: a watershed event on aviation safety June 2 1983: Air Canada Flight 797, a DC-9, suffers an onboard fire over Kentucky (USA). The crew was able to make an emergency landing, but 23 of 46 aboard died in a flash fire on the ground. The accident became a case study for safety regulations, namely on cabin evacuation and fire detection. More details below The jet experienced an in-flight fire that originated near the rear lavatory. The fire spread between the outer skin and inner decorative panels, filling the cabin with toxic smoke. It also burned through critical electrical cables, disabling most cockpit instrumentation and forcing a diversion to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. 90 seconds after landing, when the doors were opened, the influx of fresh oxygen caused a backdraft. The interior was rapidly engulfed in flames, killing 23 passengers—half of those on board—who were unable to evacuate. The accident prompted major changes to global aviation regulations. New requirements included smoke detectors in lavatories, floor proximity lighting for exit paths, enhanced firefighting training and equipment for crew, and updated evacuation procedures. Aircraft manufacturers must now demonstrate that their aircraft can be fully evacuated within 90 seconds, and passengers seated at overwing exits are required to assist in emergencies. Among the fatalities was Canadian folk musician and songwriter Steve Rogers. He was only 33 at the time. Also killed was George Curtis Mathes Jr., whose company “Curtis Mathes Corporation” famously marketed color TV sets in the 1970s. 🎥 WCPO 9

43 years ago today: a watershed event on aviation safety June 2 1983: Air Canada Flight 797, a DC-9, suffers an onboard fire over Kentucky (USA). The crew was able to make an emergency landing, but 23 of 46 aboard died in a flash fire on the ground. The accident became a case study for safety regulations, namely on cabin evacuation and fire detection. More details below The jet experienced an in-flight fire that originated near the rear lavatory. The fire spread between the outer skin and inner decorative panels, filling the cabin with toxic smoke. It also burned through critical electrical cables, disabling most cockpit instrumentation and forcing a diversion to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. 90 seconds after landing, when the doors were opened, the influx of fresh oxygen caused a backdraft. The interior was rapidly engulfed in flames, killing 23 passengers—half of those on board—who were unable to evacuate. The accident prompted major changes to global aviation regulations. New requirements included smoke detectors in lavatories, floor proximity lighting for exit paths, enhanced firefighting training and equipment for crew, and updated evacuation procedures. Aircraft manufacturers must now demonstrate that their aircraft can be fully evacuated within 90 seconds, and passengers seated at overwing exits are required to assist in emergencies. Among the fatalities was Canadian folk musician and songwriter Steve Rogers. He was only 33 at the time. Also killed was George Curtis Mathes Jr., whose company “Curtis Mathes Corporation” famously marketed color TV sets in the 1970s. 🎥 WCPO 9

Francisco Cunha

129,786 views • 4 months ago

Korean 747 crash in Guam was 29 years ago August 6 1997: Korean Air Flight 801, a B-747, crashes in Guam (US) 228 of 254 aboard die. On approach in bad weather, the jet hit a ridge. Inquiry noted crew actions by failing to execute, brief, and check the non-precision approach. Factors: lack of CRM, fatigue, training, FAA monitoring. This accident, along with the Flight 8509 accident in Essex (England) and other mishaps, were also reflecting poor work culture in Korean Air Lines, which led to structural reforms in the airline´s organization, improving its safety record. 🎥 Mayday ACI episode "Blind Landing"

Korean 747 crash in Guam was 29 years ago August 6 1997: Korean Air Flight 801, a B-747, crashes in Guam (US) 228 of 254 aboard die. On approach in bad weather, the jet hit a ridge. Inquiry noted crew actions by failing to execute, brief, and check the non-precision approach. Factors: lack of CRM, fatigue, training, FAA monitoring. This accident, along with the Flight 8509 accident in Essex (England) and other mishaps, were also reflecting poor work culture in Korean Air Lines, which led to structural reforms in the airline´s organization, improving its safety record. 🎥 Mayday ACI episode "Blind Landing"

Francisco Cunha

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A fire truck was trying to cross runway 04 at LGA - LaGuardia Airport this evening to get to a United Airlines flt 2384 that had 2 rejected takeoffs. The United 737 Max declared an emergency on the ground and requested fire trucks due to a strange odor that was making the flight attendants sick. The fire “TRUCK 1” was cleared to cross runway 04 to respond to the United flight when it collided with the Air Canada / Jazz CRJ. Listen to the audio via ATC gives you an idea of how task saturated LaGuardia Control Tower became trying to deal with this emergency and caused another emergency that ended in loss of life. 🙏

A fire truck was trying to cross runway 04 at LGA - LaGuardia Airport this evening to get to a United Airlines flt 2384 that had 2 rejected takeoffs. The United 737 Max declared an emergency on the ground and requested fire trucks due to a strange odor that was making the flight attendants sick. The fire “TRUCK 1” was cleared to cross runway 04 to respond to the United flight when it collided with the Air Canada / Jazz CRJ. Listen to the audio via ATC gives you an idea of how task saturated LaGuardia Control Tower became trying to deal with this emergency and caused another emergency that ended in loss of life. 🙏

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3,277,418 views • 6 months ago

This was such a close call that all simulations on it resulted in a crash [and would have likely been one of the worst in history had it been so] August 9 1978: Olympic Airways Flight 411, a B-747 with 418 aboard, had a near miss over Athens (Greece). Due to crew actions on takeoff, engine thrust was reduced drastically. The jet lost significant altitude and speed: it flew as low as 153 ft and at a speed of 158 kts before the crew recovered. Boeing inquiry stated the jet lost power after crew mistakenly turned off the engine´s water injection system, reducing thrust, which led to a loss of altitude and speed that put the plane near an irrecoverable stall. To get an idea of how close this came to a major disaster (a 747 loaded with fuel going down in a major city), all of Boeing´s simulations of the scenarios presented in the flight resulted in a crash. Video is an excerpt from an analysis by Mentour Pilot, well worth a check – you can see the full video on the link here

This was such a close call that all simulations on it resulted in a crash [and would have likely been one of the worst in history had it been so] August 9 1978: Olympic Airways Flight 411, a B-747 with 418 aboard, had a near miss over Athens (Greece). Due to crew actions on takeoff, engine thrust was reduced drastically. The jet lost significant altitude and speed: it flew as low as 153 ft and at a speed of 158 kts before the crew recovered. Boeing inquiry stated the jet lost power after crew mistakenly turned off the engine´s water injection system, reducing thrust, which led to a loss of altitude and speed that put the plane near an irrecoverable stall. To get an idea of how close this came to a major disaster (a 747 loaded with fuel going down in a major city), all of Boeing´s simulations of the scenarios presented in the flight resulted in a crash. Video is an excerpt from an analysis by Mentour Pilot, well worth a check – you can see the full video on the link here

Francisco Cunha

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On April 29, 2013, National Airlines Flight 102, a cargo plane, made a refueling stop at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Tragically, shortly after takeoff, the plane crashed, resulting in the loss of all 7 occupants. The subsequent investigation concluded that improperly secured cargo broke free during takeoff, rolling to the back of the cargo hold. It crashed through the rear pressure bulkhead, disabling the rear flight control systems. This rendered the aircraft stuck in an uncontrollable pitch-up attitude, induced a stall, and made recovery by the pilots impossible.

On April 29, 2013, National Airlines Flight 102, a cargo plane, made a refueling stop at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Tragically, shortly after takeoff, the plane crashed, resulting in the loss of all 7 occupants. The subsequent investigation concluded that improperly secured cargo broke free during takeoff, rolling to the back of the cargo hold. It crashed through the rear pressure bulkhead, disabling the rear flight control systems. This rendered the aircraft stuck in an uncontrollable pitch-up attitude, induced a stall, and made recovery by the pilots impossible.

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Harrowing footage captures the moment a plane crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from an airport in Nepal. All passengers perished; only the captain survived. The plane took off yesterday (July 24) from the southern end of the runway, made a sharp bank, and crashed, with its wingtip striking the ground first. The plane caught fire on impact and skidded into a gorge east of the runway, between an aircraft hangar and a radar station. According to Civil Aviation Minister Badri Pandey, a freight container severed the cockpit from the main fuselage just before the main body hit the ground, likely allowing the captain to survive. Nearly 360 people have died in plane or helicopter crashes in Nepal since 2000.

Harrowing footage captures the moment a plane crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from an airport in Nepal. All passengers perished; only the captain survived. The plane took off yesterday (July 24) from the southern end of the runway, made a sharp bank, and crashed, with its wingtip striking the ground first. The plane caught fire on impact and skidded into a gorge east of the runway, between an aircraft hangar and a radar station. According to Civil Aviation Minister Badri Pandey, a freight container severed the cockpit from the main fuselage just before the main body hit the ground, likely allowing the captain to survive. Nearly 360 people have died in plane or helicopter crashes in Nepal since 2000.

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One of the most bizarre — and deadliest — plane crashes in history occurred 46 years ago: Saudia Flight 163. All 301 people on board perished, and the accident still ranks as the sixth-worst disaster in civil aviation. Why "bizarre"? Well, picture a jetliner that catches fire shortly after takeoff, returns to the airport with no major structural damage… and yet no one survives. That’s exactly what unfolded when Saudia Flight 163 landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the night of August 19, 1980. After touching down, the pilots failed to perform an emergency stop. So, the burning aircraft continued its landing roll for nearly two miles, with fire trucks trailing behind in a surreal procession. The problems went beyond the flight crew´s actions. Airport firefighters had never been trained to open the doors of the Lockheed TriStar—even though the aircraft was part of the national airline’s fleet and operated frequently from that runway. They also didn’t know the correct emergency radio frequencies. For reasons that were never fully explained, the crew did not evacuate the plane. Looking at their qualifications makes the mystery less surprising: the captain was described as a slow learner, the first officer had previously been expelled from flight school (and later reinstated), and one crew member—who had paid for his own training—left the cockpit during the emergency, checked the cabin, and returned to report that “everything was fine” despite the fire raging inside. Passenger jets are certified to be evacuated in 90 seconds. It took firefighters 26 minutes to open the doors. By then, all 301 occupants were dead—not from burns, but from smoke inhalation. The cockpit crew didn´t even manage to leave their seats. So, calling Saudia 163 a “bizarre scenario” is no overstatement... Years later, August 19 would again make history as a dark date for aviation, by the deadliest helicopter disaster in history (albeit in combat): more details on this and others on the thread below thread 1/7 ⬇️🧵

One of the most bizarre — and deadliest — plane crashes in history occurred 46 years ago: Saudia Flight 163. All 301 people on board perished, and the accident still ranks as the sixth-worst disaster in civil aviation. Why "bizarre"? Well, picture a jetliner that catches fire shortly after takeoff, returns to the airport with no major structural damage… and yet no one survives. That’s exactly what unfolded when Saudia Flight 163 landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the night of August 19, 1980. After touching down, the pilots failed to perform an emergency stop. So, the burning aircraft continued its landing roll for nearly two miles, with fire trucks trailing behind in a surreal procession. The problems went beyond the flight crew´s actions. Airport firefighters had never been trained to open the doors of the Lockheed TriStar—even though the aircraft was part of the national airline’s fleet and operated frequently from that runway. They also didn’t know the correct emergency radio frequencies. For reasons that were never fully explained, the crew did not evacuate the plane. Looking at their qualifications makes the mystery less surprising: the captain was described as a slow learner, the first officer had previously been expelled from flight school (and later reinstated), and one crew member—who had paid for his own training—left the cockpit during the emergency, checked the cabin, and returned to report that “everything was fine” despite the fire raging inside. Passenger jets are certified to be evacuated in 90 seconds. It took firefighters 26 minutes to open the doors. By then, all 301 occupants were dead—not from burns, but from smoke inhalation. The cockpit crew didn´t even manage to leave their seats. So, calling Saudia 163 a “bizarre scenario” is no overstatement... Years later, August 19 would again make history as a dark date for aviation, by the deadliest helicopter disaster in history (albeit in combat): more details on this and others on the thread below thread 1/7 ⬇️🧵

Francisco Cunha - ✈️ Aviation et al

65,604 views • 1 month ago

American Airlines flight AA954 returns to Buenos Aires Airport after a ground worker gets trapped in the cargo hold. Flight attendants alerted the pilots to a banging noise coming from the cargo hold as the aircraft was heading to New York. An hour into the flight the crew decided to make an immediate return to Buenos Aires. After landing the aircraft was met by heavily armed police who used a cargo loader to gain access to the hold and storm the aircraft as they searched for a potential suspect. The condition of the airport worker is currently unknown. 📹 Señora de Snoopy

American Airlines flight AA954 returns to Buenos Aires Airport after a ground worker gets trapped in the cargo hold. Flight attendants alerted the pilots to a banging noise coming from the cargo hold as the aircraft was heading to New York. An hour into the flight the crew decided to make an immediate return to Buenos Aires. After landing the aircraft was met by heavily armed police who used a cargo loader to gain access to the hold and storm the aircraft as they searched for a potential suspect. The condition of the airport worker is currently unknown. 📹 Señora de Snoopy

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320,624 views • 1 year ago

In case you missed yet another gem from AIR INDIA — An Air India Express aircraft departing from Oman to Kannur mistook the runway edge lights for the lights on the centre of the runway and started to take-off from the edge of the runway on May 15, damaging multiple runway edge lights. The crew aborted the take-off only after a cockpit alert and a loud bang inside the aircraft. The accident also caused a hydraulic leak and a flat tyre, leaving the aircraft disabled and grounded. Read more here:

In case you missed yet another gem from AIR INDIA — An Air India Express aircraft departing from Oman to Kannur mistook the runway edge lights for the lights on the centre of the runway and started to take-off from the edge of the runway on May 15, damaging multiple runway edge lights. The crew aborted the take-off only after a cockpit alert and a loud bang inside the aircraft. The accident also caused a hydraulic leak and a flat tyre, leaving the aircraft disabled and grounded. Read more here:

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