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British Airways Flight 009 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

The Boeing 747 that became a glider over the Indian Ocean...

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Gulf Air Flight 072: Bahrain's Deadliest Air Accident

It is approaching 23 years since the crash occurred.

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Ozjet Flight 331 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

A little-known incident that prepared for landing on water.

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Could Engine Mesh Covers Help Prevent Bird Strikes?

More damage could be done.

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The Malaysia Airlines A330-300 that was involved with MH134, flying in the sky. 1
A Key Part Of Investigations: What Is The Swiss Cheese Model?

A brief description and accompanying incident that puts the theory on display.

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An Alaska Airlines MD-83 taxiing to the runway. 1
Alaska Airlines Flight 261 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

A sad catastrophe for sister airlines.

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18 Years Ago This Week: The Overrun Of Air France Flight 358 In Toronto

The incident resulted in no fatalities despite a post-impact fire that destroyed the aircraft.

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Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation 1
The 1960s New York Collision - A Cabin Crew Perspective

A tale of two flights that ended in tragedy.

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McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Continental Airlines on ground 1
Continental Airlines Flight 603 : A Cabin Crew Perspective

Fatal flaws and lessons learned...

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A Halla Airlines Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia Crashes In Mogadishu Injuring Two Passengers

The aircraft was damaged beyond repair after suffering a runway excursion in Mogadishu.

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ALM Antillean Airlines Flight 980 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

One of the first intentional ditching in the ocean by an airline jet.

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Airport Accident: Passenger Loses Leg On Bangkok Airport Travelator

While travelators are installed at airports for the ease of passengers, it turned out to be horrific for one passenger, unfortunately.

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A TWA TriStar L-10 11 taking off. 1
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TWA Flight 843 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

A day full of miracles.

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Airline Ground Crew Employee Dies At San Antonio Airport

A ground member employed by Delta Air Lines contractor, Unifi, passed away Friday evening at San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, Texas.

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An American Trans Air Boeing 727-290 taxiing to the runway. 1
American Trans Air Flight 406: A Cabin Crew Perspective

The story of a terrifying decompression at 33,000 feet.

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Tupolev Tu-104 aircraft at Zhuliany State Aviation Museum  1
How Did Improper Loading Practices Ground The Tupolev Tu-104?

The Tu-104 was the second jetliner to enter service, doing so in 1956. Its story came to an end 25 years later after improper loading caused a crash.

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A panoramic view of the Lower Manhattan skyline from Jersey City. 1
The 9/11 Attacks - A Cabin Crew Perspective

Looking back on one of the most horrific days in aviation history.

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Continental Airlines Flight 1404 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

A little-known accident with unannounced heroes.

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