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03-13-2019, 12:34 PM
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Pictures & Video From Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101
On December 19, 2005, Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101, a Grumman G-73T Turbine Mallard seaplane, tragically crashed after taking off from Miami, Florida, en route to Bimini in the Bahamas. The disaster resulted in the loss of all 20 passengers and crew onboard. Initial investigations suggested structural failure as the primary cause, marking a somber moment in aviation history. The flight, operated by Chalk's Ocean Airways, a carrier with a long history of seaplane operations, took off from Miami's Watson Island seaplane base. Eyewitness accounts and video footage showed that the aircraft's right wing separated from the fuselage shortly after takeoff, leading to the aircraft plunging into the water near Miami Beach. The shocking incident was witnessed by many, as the location was near a populated area. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) quickly focused on the aircraft's structural integrity. The Grumman G-73T Turbine Mallard, although a robust model with a history of reliable service, was an aging aircraft, and concerns were raised about its maintenance and the potential for metal fatigue. The NTSB's final report concluded that the crash was caused by the failure of the right wing due to fatigue cracks in the wing's structure.   
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03-13-2019, 02:52 PM
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Re: Pictures & Video From Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101
after seeing the frames bent and w/ blood on 'em, can only imagine the damage to the bodies.
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03-21-2019, 02:12 PM
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Re: Pictures & Video From Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101
For the passengers, their last minutes of life must have been hell.
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