Mentour Pilot: Aviation Accidents explained

Épisode 1 - Aircraft hits PERSON on runway!

9 mai 2020

A horrible incident happened yesterday 08/05/2020 in Austin, Texas, USA. A Boeing 737-700 from Southwest airlines reported that they had seen, and possibly hit, a person on the runway. The airport sent out a medic vehicle who found a deceased male person on the runway. The involved aircraft received damaged to the left hand engine-nacelle but there were no further injuries to passengers and crew. In this video I want to explain a bit about the options we, the pilots, have in order to avoid runway collisions and obstacles. My thoughts goes out to the involved person, crew and the friends and family of the deceased.

Épisode 2 - MD-11 Runway Excursion in Mumbai

4 juin 2020

In this video I will take a look at the recent runway excursion that happened to a FedEx Md 11 after landing in Mumbai international airport on June 3rd. We are still awaiting more details on this incident but I will take the opportunity to talk about runway excursions in general using this one as an example. I will give you 3 different main reasons why runway excursions tend to happen and how we are trained to avoid them.

Épisode 3 - Atlas Air 3591 CRASH outside Houston - NTSB animation explained.

22 juillet 2020

In this video I will go through the recent NTSB animation video about the Atlas Air flight 3591 crash that happened on February 23rd 2019 outside Houston. A fully functioning Boeing 767 crashes into the swampy waters of Trinity bay with a vertical speed of over 30 000 ft/m. What happened?

Épisode 4 - Flying across Europe with a BROKEN engine! Smartwings 1125

1 août 2020

Can you imagine having an engine failure over mainland Europe and then decide to disregard several well functioning airports in order to fly Single-engine for over 2 hours to reach your original destination? That is exactly what happened on Smartwings flight 1125 on the 22nd of August 2019. The final report has just been released and it is a bombshell of information about the decision making and handling by the involved pilots. Today I will start my new series about known and unknown accidents and incidents that have happened and my view on what has been going on. Enjoy!!

Épisode 5 - Crippled Airbus A380, saved by Pros! | Qantas flight 32

7 août 2020

An Airbus A380 suffers a catastrophic uncontained engine failure on one of its 4 RollsRoyce engines. This sets off a chain of events that could have easily cascaded into a full blown catastrophe if it wasn't for the cool, professional and knowledgable handling by the 5 pilots and 24 cabin-crew onboard. This is a masterclass in CRM and how things should be handled when sudden technical failures appears on the flightdeck. This is the story of Qantas flight 32 and all the little details that you need to know without the dramatic music of air-crash investigations. I really hope this format I am trying in explaining famous air incidents from a pilots point of view. Please let me know in the comments below about what other incidents you would like me to cover.

Épisode 6 - The Atlantic GLIDER, Air Transat flight 236! Explained by Mentour Pilot

7 août 2020

Air Transat flight 236 is one of the most famous Aviation incidents of all time and it took place exactly 19 years ago this week. In this video I will be talking about the background that led up to the incident, how it was handled by the crew and what the safety recommendations were in the final report. We will talk about the great skill the crew showed as well as the mistakes made which made the incident worse. If you have more questions about this, join the discussion in the comments below and make sure you have subscribed to the channel.

Épisode 7 - SAS flight 751, the Gottröra Miracle! Mentour Pilot tells the story

21 août 2020

On the 27th of December 1991 an SAS MD-81 suffered a dual engine-failure only 2 minutes after takeoff from Stockholm Arlanda rwy 08. What caused these critical failures? How did the pilots and cabincrew deal with the situation and what did the final report ultimately reveal? That’s what we will be discussing in today’s video, Enjoy!!!

Épisode 8 - Flying WITHOUT Controls! United Airlines flight 232

12 septembre 2020

On the 19th of July 1989 a United Airlines DC10 suffered a catastrophic engine failure to its tail mounted engine (eng nr2). The engine failure managed to damage all three hydraulic systems on the aircraft rendering completely without normal flight controls. What followed after that is one of the biggest miracles in modern aviation as the 3 person cockpit crew, with the help of a training captain flying as a passenger, managed to get the aircraft down to Sioux City airport. There was still considerable loss of life but 185 persons were saved by the skill, CRM and nerves of the flight and cabin-crew onboard. In this episode I will tell the tale based on my background as a pilot and what I think is important to point out. As always I would love to hear your thoughts about the video and if you have any questions. Please consider subscribing to the channel and highlighting the notification bell.

Épisode 9 - How this Boeing 737 lost it’s ROOF! | Aloha Airlines flight 243

2 octobre 2020

On the 28th of April 1988 an Aloha Airlines Boeing 737-200 took of from Hilo Airport in Hawaii for a routine short flight over to Honolulu. This flight turned out to be anything but normal. As the aircraft reached its cruising altitude of 24000 feet, the entire front section of the roof in the aircraft passenger cabin suddenly broke loose. In this episode I will give you a full synopsis of the accident, including my own view as a pilot on how the crew handled it and in the second half of the video I will explain why it happened and all technical aspects of this incident.

Épisode 10 - Helios Airways flight 522 - WHAT happened?!

31 octobre 2020

On the 14th Of August 2005 Helios Airways flight 522 took off from Larnaca, Cyprus on a routine flight via Athens to Prague. Due to a combination a of faulty cockpit setup and misidentification of the different cockpit alarms the pilots became unconscious and the aircraft continued it silent flight towards Athens without anyone at the controls. In this video I will explain the final report and give you my view of the different things that happened on this very tragic flight.

Épisode 11 - The Gimli Glider! Explained

11 décembre 2020

On the 23rd of July 1983, Air Canada flight 143 took off from Ottawa towards Montreal. The flight is operated without any fuel gages and, due to a crew calculation error, without much fuel in the tanks. Over Red Lake, the fuel runs out and the Pilots will have to glide the Boeing 767 towards an emergency landing. This is the story of the Gimli Glider as explained by an airline pilot. Enjoy!

Épisode 12 - Super Constellation CRASH! - A Christmas Miracle

25 décembre 2020

In todays video I will tell you the terrifying but yet heart-warming story of the Crash of a Trans-Canada Airways Super Constellation on the 17th of December, 1954. The aircraft started its final approach from a to low altitude and never became established on the ILS glide-slope. To find out what happened next, you need to watch the video! As always I would love to hear what you think about the video and if you have any question. Make sure to file your questions below and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Épisode 1 - The Miracle on the Hudson, a NEW perspective! - Mentour Pilot

15 janvier 2021

Today it is exactly 12 years since the "Miracle on the Hudson", US Airways flight 1549 encountered the most famous birdstrike of all time which led to two, catastrophic, engine failures and a successful ditching on the Hudson River outside New York, USA. The incredible work by captain Chesley Sullenberger and Jeffery Skiles as well as the heroic work of their cabin crew and first responders led to the successful outcome. But were there mistakes made along the way? In this video I will be telling the story of flight 1549 based on the final report. I will also give you a pilots perspective on what went on in the cockpit during that winter afternoon in 2009.

Épisode 2 - What happened to Turkish Airlines flight 1951?!

29 janvier 2021

On the 25th of February 2009 Turkish Airways flight 1951, a Boeing 737-800, from crashed 0.9nm short of runway 18R in Amsterdam, Schiphol international airport. The aircraft was flown with 3 pilots in the cockpit, none of them noticed how the airspeed became dangerously low during the approach or how the Auto-throttle was working against them. In this episode of my Air-crash investigation series I will give you all the information contained in the Final report issued regarding this tragic event. As always, all links used to create this episode is available in below.

Épisode 3 - Airbus A320 CRASHES during AIRSHOW! | Air France flight 296

5 février 2021

On the 26th of June, 1988 a two day old Airbus A320 crashed in a spectacular way during an Airshow in Mulhouse-Habsheim airport outside of Basle, France. Air France flight 296 was one of the first ever passenger flights with the new Airbus A320 and Air France had allowed it to take part in this air-show as part of a publicity day with the new aircraft. During the fly-by at Habsheim airfield, the aircraft seemed unable to climb and ended up flying straight into the forrest on the far side of runway 34. In this episode of "Air Accidents explained" I will dig deep into what happened on this day and why the aircraft seemed unable to follow the pilots commands.

Épisode 4 - This Jumbo Jet CRASHED just after Takeoff, WHY?! Korean Air Cargo flight 8509

12 février 2021

A Boeing 747-200 falls out of the sky only 2 minutes after takeoff from London Stansted Airport runway 23, what has caused this? In todays video I will trace the story of Korean Airlines flight 8509. The story will cover a long chain of events leading up to the crash. Make sure to follow the whole video to get the full pictured of what transpired on that late December evening of 1999.

Épisode 5 - Why did this Boeing 737 CRASH into a bridge, just after takeoff?! | Air Florida flight 90

26 février 2021

On the 13th of January, 1982, A Boeing 737-200 crashed only a minute after takeoff from Washington National Airport, US. The aircraft crashed into a bridge and several vehicles before it continued into the Potomac river below. 74 people on the aircraft and 4 people on the bridge perished in the accident. In this video, I will bring you through all the little details that led up to this horrible crash and whet the aviation industry has learned from it. Stay tuned to the very end to see a real-time simulation of the crash including the real Cockpit Audio

Épisode 6 - How this Aircraft lost BOTH engines and landed!

5 mars 2021

On the 17th of January 2008 a Boeing 777 from British Airways, flight 38, was flying from Beijing, China to London Heathrow, United Kingdom. On final approach to runway 27L, the aircraft lost thrust on both its Rolls Royce RB211 Trent 895-17 engines and the pilots were unable to regain thrust. The aircraft crashed down 330m before the runway threshold and the right main gear separated, the left got pushed through the wing and the nose-gear collapsed. Of the 136 passengers and 16 crew, everybody survived the accident with one serious injury and several minor ones. A true miracle! In this video, I will cover the causes behind this accident and what we can learn from it.

Épisode 7 - Why did the pilots LOSE control?! National Air Cargo flight 102

12 mars 2021

On the 29th of April, 2013 a Boeing 747 from National Air Cargo, flight 102, crashed just seconds after takeoff. The crash killed all 7 American crew members and was captured on a dash-cam of a passing vehicle. This video became a major clue in the investigation into what caused the crash together with eye-witness accounts and technical evidence.

Épisode 8 - American Heroes in the Cockpit! | Air Crash Investigation

19 mars 2021

On the 12th of June, 1972 , American Airlines flight 96, a McDonnel Douglas DC10-10, suffered a sudden depressurisation when its rear cargo-door detached inflight over Windsor, Ontario. This explosive failure partly disabled the aircrafts flight controls as well as one engine. The Pilots and Cabin-crew managed to get the stricken aircraft down safely on the ground, saving everybody onboard. In this episode I will explain what happened and WHY.

Épisode 9 - The DEADLIEST CRASH of its time | Turkish Airlines flight 981

26 mars 2021

On the 3rd of March 1974, Turkish Airlines flight 981 crashed into the Ermenonville forest about 37km North East of Paris. This was the second DC10 crash within two years and became the deadliest aviation accident of its time. In this video we will look into the reason behind this crash and what put it apart from American Airlines flight 96.

Épisode 10 - Meters from DISASTER! - Air Canada flight 759

16 avril 2021

On the 7th of July 2017 an Air Canada Airbus A320 came within meters from landing on top of FOUR other aircraft in San Francisco international airport. The four other aircraft were standing in line on taxiway C, awaiting takeoff clearance. How is it possible that a trained and experience flight crew in a modern airliner could make such a mistake? In todays video I will dissect the whole flight from the beginning to try and answer that question for you. Enjoy!

Épisode 11 - How a terrible coincidence brought down this Aircraft | Tarom flight 371

23 avril 2021

On the 31st of March 1995, Tarom airlines flight 371 took off from Bucharest international Airport with destination Brussels, Belgium. Less than 2 minutes after departure the aircraft crashed into a field killing al 49 passengers and 11 crew members. The only technical issue found on the aircraft had to do with the Auto Thrust system but that was a fairly minor problem. What caused this aircraft to crash? This is what we will be covering in this weeks video so stay tuned!

Épisode 12 - One of the Most AMAZING Aviation Stories EVER told! | TACA flight 110

30 avril 2021

On the 24th of May, 1988 a Boeing 737-300 from TACA airlines, flight 110, suffered a dual engine failure during the descend into New Orleans international airport in the United States. The engines flamed out due to heavy ingestion of rain and hail and the following approach and landing will go to the history books as one of the most dramatic ever in the history of aviation. And the story doesn’t even stop there, how they managed to retrieve the aircraft is a story worth its own video I hope you will enjoy this video, it was a pure pleasure to make!

Épisode 13 - Captain SUCKED OUT mid-flight! | British Airways Flight 5390

8 mai 2021

The Incredible story of British Airways flight 5390 took place on the 10th of June, 1990. The BAC 1-11 took off from Birmingham international airport in the UK with destination Malaga, Spain. During the climb out, when the aircraft passed 17300 feet, the forward left windshield suddenly detached itself and blew out with an explosive decompression as a result. What happened next is part of aviation history. Enjoy!

Épisode 14 - This Aircraft almost CRASHED TWICE! | Among the worst I have seen.

28 mai 2021

I rarely get surprised and angry when I read an accident report but this one goes beyond almost anything else I have seen. In this video we will get to witness two MAJOR incidents happen to the same crew during the same day. It is a little known story that should get much more attention and it is a lesson for any young First officer out there to SPEAK UP. This is the terrifying story of Royal Air Maroc Express 439, stay tuned. I hope you will enjoy the video, please let me know if you have any questions.

Épisode 15 - What STOPPED this Airplane from flying? | Air Crash Investigation

4 juin 2021

On the 8th of March, 2017 the University of Michigan men´s Basketball team had chartered an MD83 from Ameristar Cargo to fly them to a tournament in Washington DC. The aircraft never made it to Washington instead, a very curious incident occurred and this video will tell you all you need to know about what happened on Ameristar Air Cargo flight 9363

Épisode 16 - Acceleration AFTER Landing! | Aircraft Accident investigation

12 juin 2021

On the 14th of September, 1999 a Boeing 757 from Britannia Airways touched down in Girona Airport, Spain. Something went horribly wrong during the last part of the approach and touchdown and the aircraft ended up accelerating uncontrollably down the runway. In todays episode you will learn the whole story behind this accident, including the technical explanations to the bizarre behaviour of the aircraft after the landing. This is the story of Britania Airways Flight 226A.

Épisode 17 - Pilots Flying Blind! | Air Crash Investigation

18 juin 2021

On the 13th of April, 2013 a two months old Boeing 737-800 from Lion Air crashed into the sea only a few hundred meters away from the international airport in Bali. Aircraft investigators were quickly on the site and what they found out is what we will be discussing in this weeks video about famous Aviation accidents and incidents.

Épisode 18 - When Pilots treat the Aircraft Like a TOY! | Air Crash Investigation

25 juin 2021

On the 14th of October 2004, a Bombardier CRJ 200 from Pinnacle Airlines took off from Littlerock airport in the United States . Onboard was only two pilots who had been called to position the aircraft empty up to Minneapolis. Immediately after takeoff the aircraft starts to behave strangely with several unusual pitch and rudder inputs. But there is nothing wrong with the aircraft, instead what's about to happen this is one of the most upsetting and unnecessary accidents I have ever covered on the channel. This is the story of Pinnacle Airlines flight 3701.

Épisode 19 - What Caused the Kegworth Air Disaster? | British Midland flight 92

6 août 2021

On the 8th of January 1989, A Boing 737-400 from British Midlands Airways suffered a horrific accident after diversion to East Midlands Airport. This is the story about what happened on BMI flight 92.

Épisode 20 - Easyjet A320 tells United Boeing 787 to GO AROUND! | Serious Aircraft Incident

13 août 2021

On the 20th of July, 2020, a very serious Incident took place on Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, France. A Boeing 787 from United Airlines came close to landing on a runway which was already engaged by an Airbus A320NEO from Easyjet. How this could happen and the things we can learn from it, coming up.

Épisode 21 - WHY didn’t this Airplane just TURN BACK?! | Air Accident Investigation

20 août 2021

On the 12th of October, 2018 a very serious tail strike accident happened under unusual circumstances to Air India Express flight 611. In this video I will explain what happened and the reasoning behind it. I would love to hear your thoughts about it in the comments!

Épisode 22 - Runaway AIRCRAFT! This Aircraft Flew TWO HOURS Without CONTROLS!

27 août 2021

Imagine being stuck on an aircraft which is clearly out of control. Now imagine that for almost TWO WHOLE HOURS. This is effectively what happened to the pilots and passengers of Air Astana flight 1388. In this video I will tell you all that you need to know from the final report, explaining this accident. As Always I would love to hear your comments about the video. File them in under the comments below!

Épisode 23 - WHY did This Airplane MISS the RUNWAY? | Qantas flight 001

18 septembre 2021

On the 23 September 1999 a Qantas Boeing 747 with flight number Qantas 1 suffer a violent runway excursion in Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok. The Aircraft landed during heavy rain on runway 26R and in this video I will give you 6 different reasons that led up to this accident. As Always I would love to hear what you think about the video, after you have watched it.

Épisode 24 - The REAL story About the Crash that Killed Concorde! | Air France flight 4590

24 septembre 2021

On the 25th of July 2000 the world changed forever. With the first fatal crash of a Concorde since it first came into service, the confidence in the worlds only super sonic passenger jet was shattered. But what actually happened on during that fateful takeoff of Air France Flight 4590 in Charles de Gaulle Airport in France? What cased the huge fire and the eventual loss of controls? In this video I will go to the bottom of all the little details that led up to this crash, I hope you will find it interesting.

Épisode 25 - WHAT happened in this Airbus A350 Cockpit?! | French Bee flight 711

2 octobre 2021

An Airbus A350 from French Bee ended up in a very complicated situation after one of its pilots suffered a subtle incapacitation during a go-around in Paris Orly in February 2020. In this video I will explain exactly what happened and what we can learn from it. I hope you will enjoy the video. let me know in the comments below!

Épisode 26 - WHY this Aircraft CRASHED Down a RAVINE in India | Air India Express flight 1344

16 octobre 2021

On the 7th of August 2020, Air India Express flight 1344 crashed down into a Ravine after a failed landing attempt in Kozhikode International Airport in Calicut, India. In this video I will be discussing the many different underlying reasons for this crash and what we can learn from it. As always I would love to hear what you think in the comments below and please leave a like and subscribe if you are enjoying the channel.

Épisode 27 - How this Rare phenomenon almost STALLED an Airbus A318! ???? | Air France flight 7512

23 octobre 2021

On the 20th of December 2019 an Airbus A318 from Air France, Flight 7512, suffered a very serious upset event during approach into Toulon in Southern France. The upset was caused by a little known feature of the ILS system known as a false glide-slope and in this video I will tell you all about what happened and what we can learn from it.

Épisode 28 - WHAT Caused the Crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 401? - The Everglades Disaster

30 octobre 2021

On the 29th of December 1972 a Lockheed 1011 Tristar from Eastern Airlines crashed into the Everglades swamplands outside Miami. In this video we will look into the many different reasons that caused this crash and what we, the airline industry, have learned from it in order to make flying safer for everyone.

Épisode 29 - What These Pilots did was Amazing! | British Airways flight 9

9 juillet 2021

A Boeing 747-200 is cruising along at 37000 feet over the eastern Indian ocean when its suddenly engulfed in a huge ball of light. Seconds later the engines start failing, one after the other and the pilots have to desperately try to re-light them to avoid a ditching in the sea in complete darkness. This is the increadible story of British Airways flight 009 and for this video I have invited captain Eric Moody himself (!!) to explain some details from the flight. Only here on the Mentour Pilot channel.

Épisode 30 - HOW This Aircraft FELL 30 000 Feet in Less Than 2.5min! | China Airlines 006

6 novembre 2021

On the 19th of February 1985 a Boeing 747SP, China Airlines flight 006, was operated a scheduled passenger service between Taipei in Taiwan to Los Angeles in the United States. After about 10 hours in flight, the number 4 engine started having issues and eventually failed. The way the pilots handled the engine failure led to a loss of control inflight event with disastrous consequences. In this video I will tell you all about it. Stay tuned.

Épisode 31 - The WORST Single Aircraft Accident in American History

20 novembre 2021

Épisode 32 - Jet Engine EXPLODES at 32000 Feet | Southwest Airlines Flight 1380

4 décembre 2021

On the 17th of April 2018 a Boeing 737-700 from Southwest airlines departed La Guardia Airport in New York for a flight to Dallas. The flight number was Southwest 1380 and it was about to suffer a series of very complex problems including an engine explosion and a rapid decompression at 32 000 feet. In this video I will give you all the background to what happened on this flight as well as the story of how the pilots handled it. I hope you will enjoy it!

Épisode 33 - What REALLY Caused the Tenerife Airport Disaster?! The WORST Aviation Accident in History

11 décembre 2021

On the 27th of March, 1977, two Boeing 747 passenger Jets collided on Los Rodeos Airport, Tenerife. This video will explain the whole story about what happened this day, the day of the Tenerife Airport Disaster.

Épisode 34 - What Caused the Very FIRST Powered-Aircraft CRASH?

25 décembre 2021

Who was the very first person to die in a powered aviation accident? In this video i will explain the background to the very first accident but also how powered flight was inwented by the Wright Brothers back in 1903. Enjoy the video!

Épisode 1 - Boeing 747 nearly CRASHES into Central Athens.

15 janvier 2022

The story of Olympic airways flight 411 is one of the most fascinating and nail biting stories I have ever covered on this channel. A fully loaded Boeing 747, suffering a crippling engine failure during departure, almost crashing into downtown Athens. Enjoy!

Épisode 2 - Boeing 747 Pilots Blinded by SMOKE! | UPS flight 6

29 janvier 2022

On the 3rd of September 2010, a Boeing 747 Freighter with callsign UPS 6 took off from Dubai International airport with destination Cologne Bonn In Germany. Soon after departure, an uncontrolled inflight fire broke out. How the fire started and what happened after, is what I will cover in this video.

Épisode 3 - Airbus A320 takes off the WRONG way! Air Arabia flight 111

5 février 2022

An Airbus A320 from Air Arabia gets cleared to takeoff runway 30 in Sharya, UAE. During the Lineupp the aircraft turns the WRONG way and starts accelerating for takeoff. How was this possible? In todays episode I will tell you the incredible story If Air Arabia flight 111. Enjoy!

Épisode 4 - Aircraft CRASHES into Taxi and Bridge, WHAT happened?! | TransAsia Airways 235

12 février 2022

On the 4th of February, 2015 a 10 months old ATR 72-600 Aircraft from TransAsia Airways crashed into the Keelung river after an only 3,5 minutes long flight. During the crash it struck a taxi that was driving on a highway overpass close to the river. In this video I will explain all the details surrounding this accident, as outlined by the final report.

Épisode 5 - Boeing 767 BELLY LANDING! What happened?! | Polish LOT Airlines Flight 16

26 février 2022

LOT Polish Airlines Flight 16 was a Boeing 767 passenger jet on a scheduled service from Newark, United States, to Warsaw, Poland, that on 1 November 2011 made a successful gear-up emergency landing at Warsaw Chopin Airport. In todays video i will explsin why it happened and if it could have been avoided.

Épisode 6 - When Pilots STOP TRUSTING the Aircraft! | Royal Air Maroc 780S

12 mars 2022

This video will tell you the crazy story of Royal Air Maroc flight 780S. A Boeing 737-800 which suffered several technical problems during a flight from Rabat to Paris which put the pilots in a very uncomfortable situation. I hope you will find the story interesting.

Épisode 7 - Airbus A320 MISSED Airport by OVER 100 miles, WHY?! | Northwest Airlines Flight 188

19 mars 2022

Northwest Airlines Flight 188 was a regularly scheduled flight from San Diego, California, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 21, 2009, which landed over one hour late in Minneapolis after overshooting its destination by more than 100 nautical miles. In this video I will tell you everything about what happened on that day including the circumstances which led up to it. Enjoy

Épisode 8 - Pilot’s CHILDREN in Control! | Aeroflot Flight 593

26 mars 2022

Aeroflot Flight 593 was a regular passenger flight from Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia, to Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong. On 23 March 1994, the aircraft operating the route, an Airbus A310-304 flown by Aeroflot, crashed into the Kuznetsk Alatau mountain range in Kemerovo Oblast, killing all 63 passengers and 12 crew members on board. The investigators found, to their horror, that the children of the pilot was present in the cockpit when the aircraft crashed. In this video I will tell you the full story about what happened.

Épisode 9 - WHAT caused these Aircraft to COLLIDE?!

9 avril 2022

The Linate Airport disaster occurred at Linate Airport in Milan, Italy on the morning of Monday, 8 October 2001. Scandinavian Airlines System Flight 686, a McDonnell Douglas MD-87 airliner carrying 110 people bound for Copenhagen, Denmark, collided on take-off with a Cessna Citation CJ2. business jet carrying four people bound for Paris, France. All 114 people on both aircraft were killed, as well as four people on the ground. In this video I will go through all of the different factors who led up to this disaster as well as what happened afterwards. As Always I hope you will find the video interesting and let me know your questions in the comment-section below.

Épisode 10 - These Passengers Watched their OWN Emergency, LIVE!!

17 avril 2022

JetBlue Flight 292 was a scheduled flight from Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California, to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. On September 21, 2005, The flight-crew executed an emergency landing in the Airbus A320-200 at Los Angeles International Airport after the nose gear jammed in an abnormal position. In this video I will be explaining the technical issue which caused the emergency as well as the decision making inside the cockpit. Enjoy!

Épisode 11 - How Did EVERYONE Miss THIS!? | Malaysian Airlines Flight 134

30 avril 2022

On the 18th July 2018 an Airbus A330-300 was getting ready to depart from Brisbane International Airport in Queensland, Australia for Kuala Lumpur. Shortly after the take-off roll was initiated, the flight crew was suddenly aware that they had no indication of airspeed on their PFD’s (Primary Flight Display). What was the cause of this and how did the story unfold? Stay tuned.

Épisode 12 - WHAT Happens when the Captain goes TOO FAR? Airblue flight 202

8 mai 2022

Airblue Flight 202 was a scheduled Pakistani domestic passenger flight from Karachi to the nation’s capital of Islamabad. On 28 July 2010, the Airbus A321-231 jet airliner crashed into Margalla Hills, north of Islamabad’s Benazir Bhutto International Airport, killing all 146 passengers and six crew on board. In this video I will explain all the reasons behind this crash and what we can learn from it.

Épisode 13 - What Caused This Boeing 747 Takeoff DISASTER?!

15 mai 2022

Singapore Airlines Flight 006 was a scheduled Singapore Airlines passenger flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Chiang Kai-shek International Airport (now Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport) in Taipei, Taiwan. On the 31st October 2000, the Boeing 747-412 operating the flight attempted to take off from the wrong runway leading to a very serious accident. In this video I will explain what caused this fatal mistake and what we have learned from it.

Épisode 14 - HOW did a PASSENGER Land this Airplane?!

29 mai 2022

On the 10 May 2022, after a fishing trip in the Bahamas, a Cessna Grand Caravan is travelling back to the United States when the pilot passes out at 10,000 feet. One of the passengers on board, Darren Harrison, who has no flight experience takes control of the situation.

Épisode 15 - WHAT did These Boeing 737 Pilots MISS?!

4 juin 2022

Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 was a scheduled passenger flight from Baltimore, Maryland, to Chicago, Illinois, continuing onto Salt Lake City, Utah, and then to Las Vegas, Nevada. At approximately 19:15, while attempting a landing into Chicago Midway, the airplane slid off the end of runway. How did this happen and why was this aircraft unable to stop?

Épisode 16 - The LAST Question a Pilot wants to ask..

18 juin 2022

An Air France B777-200 narrowly missed central Africa’s highest mountain in early May. Flight AF953 was travelling from Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, to Douala, Cameroon’s largest city and commercial capital, when it hit bad weather on 2 May. How did this happen?

Épisode 17 - HOW an Impossible Failure CRASHED this Boeing 767!

3 juillet 2022

Épisode 18 - HOW was THIS Allowed to HAPPEN?!

16 juillet 2022

On the 7th March 2020, two Air Canada #aircraft experienced a close call on 06L at #Toronto Pearson International airport. The two aircraft involved were a #Boeing 777 and a much smaller #Embraer ERJ-190. A Dash 8 also makes an appearance. The weather on the day was beautiful with high clouds and a temperature of -5°. What could have caused just an event to take place? Let’s #explore!

Épisode 19 - WHY did This Aircraft Suddenly ROLL OVER?! American Airlines flight 300

27 août 2022

On April 10, 2019 an Airbus A321 operating American Airlines flight 300 was taking off from runway 31L at #JFK International Airport in New York. Out of nowhere, the aircraft started turning to the extreme left side of the runway and the Captain’s efforts to correct this anomaly had initially no effect. What has just happened and what events took place afterwards? Lets investigate…

Épisode 20 - Angry and CONFUSED!! Why didn’t the Pilots PULL UP?!

10 septembre 2022

On 3 May 2006, an AirbusA320 was on route from Zvartnots International Airport in Armenia to Sochi International Airport in Russia. After a series of confusing commands and requests from ATC, the plane began its approach into Sochi. The crew are becoming more and more frustrated and there is an increasing lack of communication . What follows is the story of Armavia Flight 967. Please note, this episode depicts loss of life.

Épisode 21 - SIX FEET from Disaster, the PILOTS didn’t NOTICE!!

24 septembre 2022

On the 23rd May 2022, an #Airbus #A320 was performing a standard RNP #approach into Runway 27R at Charles De Gaulle #Paris. Unknown to the pilots at the time, the aircraft was on a #descent path straight into the ground below. How was this possible and why did the pilots not notice? Let’s explore

Épisode 22 - WHY Couldn’t they CLIMB?! | Emirates flight 521

8 octobre 2022

On the 3rd of August 2016, the #flight crew of an #Emirates Boeing 777-300 performed a go-around, when their #landing on runway 12L in #Dubai went wrong. But instead of accelerating and #climbing out normally, the #aircraft fell back down on the runway. How did this happen?

Épisode 23 - HOW could they let it GO THIS FAR?!

13 août 2022

On the Tuesday, August 18, 2015 a Jet Airways 737-800 left Hamad International Airport in Doha bound for Cochin in Southern India. The weather on that day was marginal. During the first approach into Cochin the pilots were unable to make visual contact with the runway due to the misty weather and had to execute a go-around. In total, SIX missed approaches were performed during this flight. How was this allowed to happen?

Épisode 24 - THROWN to the SEA like a PAPER AIRPLANE!

30 juillet 2022

On the 7th January 2017 a Challenger 604 private business jet was travelling between Velana International Airport in Malé and Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. An Airbus A380 was passing overhead at the same time in the same location heading in the opposite direction when disaster struck. How dangerous can wake turbulence be?

Épisode 25 - WHY did The Pilots CONTINUE?! Asiana flight 214

29 octobre 2022

On the morning of July 6, 2013 a Boeing 777-200ER from Asiana Airlines is on approach to runway 28L in San Francisco. Everything seems fine in the cockpit as the aircraft descends down. It soon becomes apparent that flight 241 is too low on the glideslope but by the time the flight crew notices this, it's too late. Why did The pilots continue? Why was this not noticed sooner and why did the autothrottle system not activate?

Épisode 26 - The CRASH that Changed US Aviation.

13 novembre 2022

What could cause a pilot to handle the aircraft in almost the complete opposite way to how he has been trained? As this aircraft tumbled through the dark night, it changed the American aviation industry to it’s core but was it for the right reasons?

Épisode 27 - A Really Unusual Problem TRICKED These Pilots!

26 novembre 2022

Pilots are trained to trust their instruments but what would happen if those instruments put the aircraft in a position that the pilots didn’t expect? What if the reaction is something completely different than what they had been trained to do?

Épisode 28 - TITANIC of the Skies! - The Untold Story of Air France 447

11 décembre 2022

How can a fully operational Air France Airbus A330, one of the safest ever made, go from flying along normally at cruising altitude to being in a complete free-fall stall, within a matter of seconds?

Épisode 29 - A Terrible DOUBLE Mistake!

24 décembre 2022

Sometimes, the chain of events needed to cause an accident can be so strange that it seems almost comical. But these pilots, struggling to keep their Airbus A321 in the air were not laughing.

Épisode 1 - Engineering MISTAKE Leads to Near Catastrophe! The Incredible Story of Republic Airways 4439

14 janvier 2023

A lot of the training we pilots go through is done to enable us to act almost automatically when faced with, for example, handling difficulties. But what happens when those automatic reactions becomes the very thing that’s causing the problems in the first place. This is the crazy story of what happened to Republic Airways flight 4439.

Épisode 2 - Panic Reaction! The Tragic Explanation behind Sriwijaya flight 182

28 janvier 2023

Its a rainy afternoon over Jakarta and inside this aircraft, the pilots have just taken off and are now turning to avoid some bad weather ahead of them. At the same time a small technical fault has started affecting the aircrafts autothrottle. The pilots haven’t noticed it yet but when they do, their handling of the situation is about to start a horrific chain of events in the Java Sea.

Épisode 3 - Who Is Flying?! The Unbelievable Story of Kenya Airlines flight 507

26 février 2023

There is nothing wrong with his aircraft but still, it has flipped over into a 115 degree bank and the pilots are struggling for their lives to get the aircraft back under control. Outside its dark and stormy but its not the weather that has caused this upset. This is the almost unbelievable story of what went on inside the cockpit of Kenya Airlines flight 507.

Épisode 4 - Deadly Change Over! The incredible Story of One-Two-Go Airlines flight 269

11 février 2023

At what point do you decide to abort an approach and what would cause you to do that? The pilots of this MD82 are soon going to be faced with that very question and their answer will have terrible consequences.

Épisode 5 - Deadly Deception! Unraveling the Mystery of Atlas Air Flight 3591

12 mars 2023

Atlas Air flight 3591 was scheduled as a domestic cargo flight going from Miami international airport to George Bush airport in Houston, United States. This incident sequence took only 31 seconds, about the same time it takes to drink a tall glass of water. During those 31 seconds, years of delayed legislation, a deceitful resume, personal shortcomings and an incredible chain of events came together in a truly frightening way.

Épisode 6 - Too Close! Airplane Nearly Lands on HOTEL!

25 mars 2023

Imagine sitting in your hotel room on a tropical island, casually looking out through your window and seeing the landing lights from a Boeing 737 which is coming straight for you at an altitude of only 50 feet over the sea! This might sound like a movie scene but it actually happened on the island of Sint Maarten a few years back and this is the fascinating story and what lead up to it.

Épisode 7 - Mystery and Terror! The Strange case of Voyager Flight 333

8 avril 2023

Have you ever dreamt off feeling real #weightlessness? Thats a dream for many but it turned into a nightmare for the #passengers and crew of this aircraft as out of nowhere, they found themselves suddenly hovering up towards the aircraft ceiling. The first officer, who was out for a break had to crawl upside down, back into the cockpit to try to find out what was going on and the story of what ultimately happened, is what I will be explaining to you today so stay tuned

Épisode 8 - Betrayed by Procedure! The Electrifying story of Air Canada flight 624

22 avril 2023

Snow...coming from Sweden I have learnt to love it but in the world of aviation, it rarely brings many good news. Thats certainly true for these pilots who are peering out through their cockpit windows, through a snow-storm, trying to make out the shape and position of the faint approach lights in front of them. When they finally get the picture clear to them, the view is shocking. This is the story of Air Canada flight 624, Stay tuned!

Épisode 9 - Chaos over Oslo! The Incredible Story of Iceland Air flight 315

6 mai 2023

Have you ever played the computer game Tetris? If you have, you will likely be familiar with that feeling of how fast things start to go wrong, just before “game over” and how little you can do about it. Well, The pilots of this airplane is experiencing that exact same feeling but for them the stakes are immensely higher Stay tuned!

Épisode 10 - The INSANE Story of Aeroflot Nord flight 821!

20 mai 2023

What are the most outrageous things you could accuse a pilot or even an airline of doing? Whatever you choose, I can almost guarantee that it will appear in this story at some point. It is a horrifying account of how every possible safety barrier can be breached if training, CRM, maintenance and general common sense are not used. Stay tuned.

Épisode 11 - Deadly Wear! The Full Story of Alaska Airlines Flight 261

3 juin 2023

As a pilot, there are a few situations you hope you’ll never EVER have to encounter and one of them is the total loss of controls of your aircraft, with no checklist to help you solve it. This is going to be a bone chilling account of one of the most consequential aviation accidents in modern history but it’s also a story of airmanship and a willingness to keep flying the aircraft, no matter what! Stay tuned!

Épisode 12 - HOW did He OPEN the Door, Mid-Flight!? Asiana Airlines flight 8124

11 juin 2023

Years ago, I made several videos showing you how to open the different doors of a Boeing 737. And in at least one of these videos, I told you that it is practically IMPOSSIBLE to open a passenger door in flight…and yet, in May this year, we learned that an Asiana Airlines passenger managed to open a door in an Airbus A321, while the aircraft was on approach in South Korea. So, how is this possible? Stay tuned!

Épisode 13 - “The Engine is GONE!!” The Incredible story of Nationwide 723

24 juin 2023

All multi-engine pilots are trained to deal with a possible engine failure during the takeoff roll. It forms part of ever single recurrent check we do and is therefor one of the most practiced maneuvers of all. But very few pilots actually get to experience a REAL engine failure and even fewer will experience the insanity that these two pilots had to endure.

Épisode 14 - Unstable Aircraft Design?! The Incredible Story of China Eastern flight 583

8 juillet 2023

Turbulence, that’s probably the one word that strikes the most fear into the hearts of nervous flyers everywhere, but is it actually dangerous and if so, in what way? Cabin Crew always mention that it’s important that you keep your seatbelt lightly fastened at all times and today, you will find out where that instruction actually comes from.

Épisode 15 - DEADLY TIRED! The Dark Truth Behind Air Algerie Flight 702P

22 juillet 2023

You know that feeling you can get towards the end of a REALLY long day, when things just haven’t been going your way? That feeling of just wanting to get the day over with so you can get home to rest and you might even be taking some shortcuts to make the last part of the day go a bit easier? Well, we pilots can get that same feeling but in our line of business, THAT can quickly become very dangerous as we will see in todays episode, stay tuned!

Épisode 16 - Trouble over Hawaii! The Curious Story of Transair Flight 810

5 août 2023

What happens when a competent crew makes a serious mistake and doesn't realize it? In today’s video I will tell you the both scary and interesting story of Transair flight 810 and what we can learn from it!

Épisode 17 - Meters from COLLISION in Paris! Brussels and HOP Airlines

19 août 2023

Have you ever heard the saying that “if something can go wrong, it eventually will”. Well, that was certainly the case in this story where extraordinary circumstances brought two passenger aircraft from Brussels Airlines and HOP to within meters of each other.

Épisode 18 - How was This Mistake POSSIBLE?! FedEx Flight 1170

2 septembre 2023

Have you even made a really serious mistake? You know, one of those that makes your stomach turn and causes the cold-sweat to break out. Well, the pilots of this FedEx Boeing 757 are about to experience this exact feeling and when they do, there will be many questions that needs answering.

Épisode 19 - Seconds from IMPACT! United Airlines flight 1722

15 septembre 2023

This incident took only a few seconds but what caused this giant Boeing 777 to suddenly start diving down towards the sea, only a minute after takeoff, sparked a lot of questions when happened. Did it happen due to inexperienced pilots making mistakes or was it something completely different that caused it?

Épisode 20 - “We Can’t Control the ENGINES!” The Nightmare of Cathay flight 780

30 septembre 2023

Accidents happen for a variety of reasons but in almost every case, the root cause can be traced back to something very benign, a small mistake that someone made, sometimes weeks or even months before the accident. In this video about Cathay flight 780, this will be shown in a very clear light. I hope you will enjoy this story, my team and I have worked hard on getting all the details explained as well as we possibly could!

Épisode 21 - Where is the RUNWAY?! Unraveling the Mystery of Turkish Cargo flight 6491

15 octobre 2023

This cargo Boeing 747-400 is on approach into Manas International Airport in Kyrgyzstan. The aircraft is in full working order and the pilots are following the standard three degree glideslope down to runway 26. Or are they? A little known issue within the 747-logic is going to put these 2 pilots to the test very soon.

Épisode 22 - “We Can’t CONTROL the Aircraft!!” S7 Airlines flight 5220

28 octobre 2023

I’m sure most of you have flown on a aircraft in winter time, looking out at snow as you as the ground gets further and further away. Think back to that time but now imagine that the ground is not moving away from you but rather coming towards you at a rate of 15,000 feet per minute. This aircraft is literally falling from the sky but the reason for this will prove to be an interesting topic of discussion...

Épisode 23 - “We won’t make it!!” The Incredible Story of Singapore Airlines Flight 319

11 novembre 2023

I have no doubt that at some point you have all been sitting in the departure lounge looking out at terrible weather and wishing that it to go away before it’s your turn to take to the sky. Flying in bad weather is never fun but when it passes, it can make our flight so much more enjoyable However, what do you do when that weather you’re flying through is actually chasing your aircraft, wherever you go and refuses to let you land!?

Épisode 24 - Get OFF the Controls!! Unraveling the Fate of Air Algérie Flight 6289

25 novembre 2023

Very few things upset me anymore when I am researching these accident videos. There is almost always good intent on behalf of all people involved and it is just a combination of technical factors, personalities and sometimes circumstances that ultimately leads to tragedy. But there are still a few things that can make my blood boil and one of them is blatant lack of respect for procedures and the incredibly important safety role that we pilots play when things start to go wrong. And in the light of that, todays story should be used as a cautionary tale for any budding professionals out there, be it in aviation or really any other safety-critical industry.

Épisode 25 - 59 Seconds of Chaos! The harrowing story of FlyDubai 981

9 décembre 2023

When you have a plan in your head of something you need do it can make life easier in most cases. It creates a path through various challenges and obsticles that may arise as you move forward. But what happens when an unknown variable gets inserted into that plan. How do you deal with it. What actions can you take. The pilots of this flight are in that very but as we will soon see, unknown variables can have extreme outcomes if not treated with due care and diligence. Stay tuned...

Épisode 26 - LOSS of CONTROL! The Incredible Story of Delta Airlines Flight 1086

23 décembre 2023

You know that feeling you get when you know that you have to perform at the absolute best, the feeling of soul determination, but also maybe some nervousness about not screwing up. Well, certain conditions can make pilots feel exactly that same way. And when you add on unreliable weather reports on an aircraft design feature working opposite to how it should, unpleasant things can start to happen. Stay tuned...

Épisode 1 - He is KILLING the Engines!! The Nightmare on Alaska Airlines flight 2059

6 janvier 2024

Imagine being a pilot, sitting in the cockpit of an airliner at 31 000 feet when suddenly, a colleague you are giving a ride to, surges forward and starts trying to shut down your aircrafts engines! This is exactly what happened to Alaska Airlines flight 2059 and the reason behind it, is what this video is all about.

Épisode 2 - The Controls DONT WORK!! Airbus Computer Nightmare

21 janvier 2024

For many people, becoming a pilot is a life-long dream. To be able to touch the clouds and feel that awesome raw power of the engines surging through you on a daily basis is something that they just have to achieve. But, what happens when the pinacle, the crowing of your pilot training turns into a nightmare? Stay tuned...

Épisode 3 - Hidden in Plain SIGHT!! The Los Angeles Runway Disaster

3 février 2024

Two Aircraft. Two sets of crews and passengers who are all travelling somewhere for a purpose. Maybe they have plans to visit relatives or going on a work trip or maybe this is just a regular day on the job. No matter what the circumstances are, these passengers and crew will all soon be forced to share something truly terrible. Stay tuned.

Épisode 4 - The Pilots had NO Idea! The Super-Strange Story of Air France flight 011

17 février 2024

Have you ever been in a situation where you are expecting something to happen, so much that you react to that thing, even though something else or even nothing is going on? Well, now imagine that you are sitting in the cockpit of an airliner on approach and you have just recently read something about 5G interference.... And then your aircraft starts turning...Stay tuned.

Épisode 5 - Boeing 737MAX BlowOut!! The Scandal behind Alaska Airlines flight 1282

2 mars 2024

Imagine, one second you are sitting happily in your aircraft seat, maybe watching a movie or chatting with your friends and then, all of a sudden, you are staring straight out through a gaping hole in the cabin as your aircraft starts rapidly descending down towards the ground below. And now picture that this is all happening because someone, several months earlier just forgot to do something... Stay tuned.

Épisode 6 - A NEW Trace! The FULL MH370 Story...So Far.

16 mars 2024

How can a Boeing 777, one of the biggest and most modern aircraft in the world, just vanish without a trace...? ...It can’t......EVERYTHING LOST...... leaves a trace. This is the story about Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 and what we now know.

Épisode 7 - A FREAK Coincidence?! Tap Air Portugal flight 754

30 mars 2024

One of the most time-critical decisions a pilot will ever take under normal circumstances is to reject a landing at low altitude. It requires instant decision making, great handling skills and timing.....but what if the aircraft then refuses to follow the pilots commands and instead does something completely unexpected.....Stay tuned.

Épisode 8 - DEADLY Attitude! The Truly Shocking story of Pakistan Airlines 8303

13 avril 2024

A gear-up landing, followed by dual engine failure - Two of the most rare emergencies in the modern airline world combined in ONE flight…..Aircraft today are miraculous machines, built specifically to warn pilots and stop things like this from happening so…how come it did anyway?? Lets together have a look at, what I consider to be one of the most shocking accidents in modern history. Stay tuned.

Épisode 9 - Terror in the Trees! The Extraordinary Story of American Airlines 1572

27 avril 2024

Airpressure.. You can sometimes feel changes in it, as you are driving through a tunnel or down a hill but you wouldn’t think it is something that could bring a huge airplane down. But as it turns out, if you combine some minor deviations from procedures with a rapidly changing pressure... Really bad things can happen. Stay tuned.

Épisode 10 - Fatal Error! How UPS Flight 1354 Ended in Disaster

11 mai 2024

You knowhow sometimes, you need to make a split second decision to change a plan, only to find out that your new decision made things much worse? Well, now imagine, that this is happening to you as you are about to land a huge aircraft.. Stay tuned.

Épisode 11 - They made a BIG mistake! | Varig Flight 254

26 mai 2024

“Ladies and gentlemen, we have no idea where we are!” These are probably the last words you want to hear from your pilots and yet, but a variation of this is exactly what the passengers of Varig flight 254 were about to hear... Now, what led up to this absurd situation is both a fascinating tale of the limitations of the human mind and a lesson in how NOT to act in a cockpit. Stay tuned.

Épisode 12 - A SINGLE Error That Led To Disaster! TAM flight 3054

8 juin 2024

Tam Airlines flight 3054 left with 187 passengers for Sao Paulo, Brazil. Upon arrival, a mixture of poor weather conditions and a simple human error leads to a catastrophe that will go down in aviation history.

Épisode 13 - Pilots Unable to PULL UP!! Air Transat flight 211

23 juin 2024

Pilots assume that the training they receive in their simulators will properly prepare them for the way their real aircraft will behave, but what happens if that's NOT the case?! In this video we will follow what happened to the pilots, passengers and crew of Air Transat flight 211 and its a harrowing story, Stay tuned!

Épisode 14 - Heroes?! The TRUE story of Ural flight 178

4 juillet 2024

Within 90 seconds, Ural flight 178 went from taking off, to crash landing. Why were these pilots treated like heroes, and is it really what they deserved?

Épisode 15 - When Comms turn DEADLY! Inex-Adria flight 1308

18 juillet 2024

In 1981, Inex-Adria flight 1308 set out to fly one of their new MD81's on a routine flight from Ljubljana to Ajaccio. When miscommunications occurred between the experienced pilot and the brand new approach controller, things took a turn for the worst.

Épisode 16 - Catastrophic Takeover!! The Crazy story of Air Liberté flight 930

1 août 2024

What happens when a snap decision made in the cockpit turns a routine landing into a roller-coaster ride? In today’s video, we break down the chain of events that led to Air Liberté flight 930 careering off the runway, sideways, at high speed.

Épisode 17 - The Most Infamous Flights In Aviation History! Mentour Pilot Director's Cut

15 août 2024

Flight is one of the safest forms of travel. Of course accidents happen but learning from aviation incidents is a big part of why planes are getting safer all the time. Helping people understand this process is a huge part of why Mentour Pilot exists. In today's video, we revisit some of the world's most infamous aviation incidents and analyse how, tragic as they were, they forced the aviation industry to move towards a safer future.

Épisode 18 - Total CHAOS at 36000 feet! The Incredible story of United Airlines flight 1175

18 août 2024

This is the story of United Airlines flight 1175. A perfectly smooth flight… followed seconds later by a violent explosion, an almost uncontrollable aircraft…and vibrations…. Sooo many vibrations… Whatever caused this, wasn’t described in any manual.. and as the aircraft started pitching down, the pilots knew that there was only a cold, wavy ocean below them.

Épisode 19 - What HAPPENED In There?! The Mystery of Saudi Flight 163

1 septembre 2024

Épisode 20 - How Did They Miss THIS?! The Incredible Story of TNT Flight 325N

15 septembre 2024

How can just a few seconds of lost focus lead to so much mayhem? In the morning of June the 15th 2006, two pilots from TNT Airlines met up in the crew room at Liège airport in Belgium to start preparing for two routine cargo flights going up towards London Stansted and then Edinburgh. These were not the first flights either pilot had flown that night and they would certainly not be the most memorable. What followed on flight TNT flight 325N is where this story REALLY gets interesting!

Épisode 21 - HOW Did They Get It So WRONG?! The Cautionary Tale of Aerosucre Flight 157

29 septembre 2024

Like in a nightmare, so many things went wrong on Aerosucre Flight 157. But Why? And why is it that despite having to follow very similar standards, some airlines seem to get themselves into trouble more often than others? In today's video, we review how a flight involving a Boeing 727-JO operated by Aerosucre went so badly wrong, it can be held up as a perfect example of why the aviation industry's many regulations are so important to follow. #mentourpilot #aviation #planes #airplanes

Épisode 22 - WORST Possible Combination! The Startling Tale of Wizz Air Flight 801

13 octobre 2024

HOW did the pilots of Wizz Air Flight 801 end up over 1,000 ft below the height of surrounding terrain with no clue they were heading straight towards a mountain? In today’s video, we’ll break down the string of errors that led to this dire situation and how Wizz Air used this incident to train future pilots on how you should NEVER handle a terrain escape procedure.

Épisode 23 - We Can’t Stop FALLING!! The Strange Story of West Caribbean flight 708

20 octobre 2024

Cruising at 33,000 ft, West Caribbean flight 708 is approaching a very critical situation but the two pilots have NO IDEA. What's about to happen will shock not only the crew, but you as well!

Épisode 24 - Completely UNRELIABLE! The Sad Truth behind Birgenair flight 301

27 octobre 2024

As if in a nightmare, the pilots of Birgenair flight 301 were trying to control their aircraft but it just would not do what they asked of it. Unfortunately, the events that subsequently unfolded were very real and the story of HOW this flight went so badly wrong is shocking to this day.

Épisode 25 - DEATHTRAP! The Strange story of Air France flight 736

10 novembre 2024

As an airline passenger you always assume that the pilots of your aircraft are taking safe decisions based on industry best practices and their own experience. BUT what happens if those two things start working against each other!? To find out, we have to look at what happened to Air France flight 736 on December 31st 2020, flying from Maya-Maya International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaule.

Épisode 26 - LOST in the Clouds! The Shocking Story of Dan Air flight 1008

23 novembre 2024

On April 25, 1980, Dan Air flight 1008 made its way along the well travelled flight path between Manchester and Tenerife. But what happened next on board this Boeing 727 was FAR from routine! Was it a simple navigation error? Or were there deeper issues lurking in the background? Join us as we explore the gripping story of Dan-Air Flight 1008, the decisions made in the cockpit, and the hidden risks of flying over dangerous terrain!

Épisode 27 - This one REALLY Hurt Me... | The Mystery of Ethiopian 409

30 novembre 2024

It's not too often that I have a PERSONAL connection to the aviation incidents we cover on this channel. Sadly, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 is one of those occasions! That makes what happened on this particular flight all the more concerning. HOW could it possibly have gone so wrong? Stay tuned!

Épisode 28 - If You Think You Know...Think AGAIN! Lion Air flight 610

14 décembre 2024

The 737 MAX, the most recent and advanced version of Boeing’s trusted airliner, rendered almost uncontrollable just minutes after takeoff. You might think you know the story of Lion Air flight 610… but there’s something you HAVEN’T been told! In today’s video, I will take you through a FULL breakdown of what actually went wrong on this infamous flight. There are some complex explanations in here but stay with me, it will be worth it.

Épisode 29 - WHY Did They Flip the Switch BACK?! Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302

29 décembre 2024

Following the catastrophe of Lion Air flight 610, the last thing Boeing would have wanted was another fatal incident involving one of their new 737 MAX aircraft. Sadly, this is exactly what came just months later with the tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. But just like the Lion Air flight that came before it, the case of Ethiopian 302 is widely misreported and misunderstood. The much vilified MCAS certainly played its part in this crash too, but upon close inspection of the final report, it's also clear that some key decisions at Boeing put these pilots and passengers in unnecessary danger. In today's video, we take a closer look at what happened on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and how it changed aviation forever.

Épisode 1 - Aviation's Biggest Saves! (Director's Cut)

12 janvier 2025

In this Mentour supercut, we celebrate superhero pilots, whose actions saved lives and made aviation safer for generations to come. These pilots showed excellence in short-term decision making, planning and superb knowledge of their aircraft. BUT you don't have to fly aircraft to apply the lessons their stories teach us to your own career or everyday life.

Épisode 2 - Why HIDE This?! The Horrific Mystery of Egyptair Flight 804

19 janvier 2025

We expect aviation experts to piece together the events of an incident like Egyptair flight 804 as thoroughly and objectively as possible. But what if those experts fundamentally disagree about what actually happened? In today's video, we look back to the 19th of May 2016 and uncover the mystery together.

Épisode 3 - One Disaster Caused Another! United Airlines Flight 608 & 624

26 janvier 2025

The Douglas DC-6 crashes changed aviation forever. These flights may have happened a long time ago on aircraft that are no longer around BUT understanding exactly what went wrong on them is vital in appreciating how the industry has become much safer with time.

Épisode 4 - REVEALED: This System KILLS in 39 Seconds and Nothing is Being...

9 février 2025

In today's video, we take a look at two reports that have uncovered a dangerous design flaw that is risking the lives of pilots, passengers and crew. WHAT is going on? And more importantly, WHAT is being done to prevent future incidents? The identity of whistleblowers has been withheld from this video. The FAA and Boeing were contacted for comment.

Épisode 5 - This Would Have TERRIFIED Me! - The Shocking Story of Pacific Western 314

15 février 2025

On the 11th of February 1978, Pacific Western Airlines flight 314 faced a toxic cocktail of snowy conditions, inadequate communication and an unexpected obstacle on the runway. But how exactly did this all come together and what choice did the pilots of this Boeing 737 really have other than an incredibly risky go-around?

Épisode 6 - Jeju Air Crash: Everything We Know So Far

28 février 2025

A Boeing 737 800, seemingly on a completely normal approach, suddenly goes around and then minutes later ends up belly landing on the opposite runway with terrifying results? HOW did this happen to Jeju Air Flight 2216? And do the facts match up with the speculation? Let’s find out.

Épisode 7 - Critical Step MISSED! | What Happened on Jet2 Flight 2152?!

16 mars 2025

Few segments of a flight are considered as critical as the takeoff. We pilots are always primed to be 100% alert during that phase but that doesn't mean that bad mistakes never happen. That’s why Jet2 flight 2152’s far from orthodox takeoff presents a real and fascinating puzzle. One that we’ll solve in today’s video.

Épisode 8 - BETRAYED by their Own Airplane? The Strange Case of Ailtalia flight 404

22 mars 2025

November 14, 1990, Alitalia Flight 404 was moments from landing when disaster struck. A failure in the aircraft's navigation system led the autopilot to follow a false glide slope that didn’t exist. As multiple warning signs were ignored or missed, eventually it became too late.

Épisode 9 - Desperate: The Crash that Changed Aviation Forever

30 mars 2025

Avianca Flight 052 crashed on approach to JFK in 1990, but it wasn’t bad weather or mechanical problems that caused this. This tragedy was caused by a breakdown in communications, missed warnings, and a lack of fuel. This is the full story of what went wrong onboard Avianca 052.

Épisode 10 - Why did it call RETARD! US Airways 1702

12 avril 2025

US Airways Flight 1702 was moments from lift-off when the captain suddenly rejected take-off — after rotation. No engine failure and no system malfunction. So what exactly went wrong that day? Let's find out!