The Flight Files

By: The Flight Files
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  • The Flight Files offers a unique blend of in-depth analysis and engaging narrative. With every episode, you'll gain valuable insights into aviation history while enjoying the ramblings of your host Dan. So, whether you're a seasoned aviation enthusiast or simply curious about the world's most fascinating disasters, fasten your seatbelt and join us on this unforgettable journey.


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

    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 mins
  • American Airlines Flight 191: The Disaster That Grounded the DC-10
    Sep 12 2024

    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 mins
  • Circuit City Stores Crash: Cessna Citation 560
    Jul 18 2024

    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 mins

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