Deadliest Midair Collision and Hidden Cracks

Reviews three major aviation disasters, each illustrating how human error, maintenance issues, and technological limitations can combine with fatal consequences.
The first case covers the 1996 Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision near New Delhi. The Kazakhstani crew failed to maintain their assigned altitude due to poor cockpit communication and language barriers, while outdated air traffic control technology prevented timely intervention, resulting in a catastrophic collision.
The second account examines the 2002 disintegration of China Airlines Flight 611. A fatigue crack, originating from an improperly documented tail repair 22 years earlier, went unnoticed due to faulty maintenance records. Over time, the structural weakness caused the aircraft to break apart in flight.
The third narrative focuses on the 2007 disappearance of Adam Air Flight 574. A poorly maintained navigation system, combined with pilot distraction and spatial disorientation, led the aircraft into a high-speed dive over the sea, highlighting failures in both equipment oversight and crew response.
Together, these incidents demonstrate how systemic maintenance shortcomings, human error, and technological limitations can converge to produce catastrophic aviation accidents.


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