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Episode 212: Investigating the DC Plane Crash – What Went Wrong?


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Today on Youthquake, host Can Sinan welcomes returning guest Tugra to analyze the recent DC plane crash and explore the possible technical failures that led to the tragedy. With aviation accidents, the smallest miscalculation, mechanical failure, or human error can have catastrophic consequences. In this episode, they break down the key factors that could have contributed to the incident, including pilot error, air traffic miscommunication, potential engine failures, and systemic lapses in aviation safety protocols. How do investigators determine the root cause of a crash? What role do black box data, aircraft maintenance records, and air traffic control logs play in reconstructing the final moments of the flight? Can and Tugra will also discuss previous aviation disasters and how lessons from past failures have shaped modern flight safety regulations and technology. Could this crash have been prevented? What improvements need to be made to ensure safer skies? Join us as we unpack the technical, regulatory, and human factors behind the DC plane crash and explore what can be done to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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YouthQuakeBy Can Sinan Canpolat