Questions tagged [aircraft-failure]

A state in which one or more systems on an aircraft have failed, affecting the aircraft as a whole.

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What can I do as a bystander on the ground if I see an aircraft above me that appears to be failing?

If I'm watching an aircraft fly overhead and it becomes apparent to me that it is failing, what action can I take in response to this incident? For now I will leave this question generic as to location, but if it becomes necessary to narrow it down…
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