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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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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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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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Its Early in the morning on October 29th, 2018, 189 tired passengers have boarded Lion Air Flight 610. The flight is scheduled to depart from Jakarta International airport, heading towards its destination, Pangkal Pinang; a Flight time of 60 minutes. 
Just seconds after take off the captain's stick shaker starts violently shaking causing panic and confusion in the cockpit; meanwhile the 189 passengers behind, blissfully unaware, are simply looking forward to arriving at their destination. Minutes into the flight it was obvious this was not going to be a normal flight for all onboard as the crew struggled to control the multi-million pound Jet. Unfortunately for all onboard their fate was already decided and just 13 minutes after takeoff Flight 610 Sadly plunged into the Java Sea killing all onboard instantly.
Join us as we look to uncover the technical failures, human errors, and regulatory lapses behind the tragedy. Join us as we investigate the deadliest Boeing 737 MAX accident to date and explore the crash of Lion Air Flight 610.



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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 dynamic duo of Dan and Tom. 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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