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Hard Landings

English, Leisure/Hobby/Lifestyle, 1 season, 289 episodes, 6 days, 15 hours, 6 minutes
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We are a weekly podcast here to give you insights into commercial aviation disasters and how they shape the aviation industry and make it safer to fly! Listen and check out our sources on our website at: www.hardlandingspodcast.com and check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast. Please email us at [email protected] with suggestions/feedback. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hard-landings-podcast/support
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Episode 261: RC670

OUR 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!!! On October 10, 2006, An Atlantic Airways BAe-146 is landing in Norway when they go right over a cliff. What caused this flight to slide right off the end of the runway? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/22/20241 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 260: N9253N

On July 16, 1999, JFK Jr is flying himself and some family to Martha's Vineyard, but they never arrive. What caused their Saratoga to crash into the Atlantic Ocean? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/15/20241 hour, 4 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 259: AA1

On March 1, 1962, An American Airlines Boeing 707 is taking off out of what is now JFK, but they do not make it far. What caused this flight to lose control and crash soon after takeoff? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/8/20241 hour, 11 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 258: AA1572

On November 12, 1995, an American Airlines MD-83 is landing at Bradley International Airport when they hit a snag. What caused this flight to hit some trees on the way down? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/1/20241 hour, 17 minutes, 9 seconds
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Episode 257: JL2

On November 22, 1968, a Japan Airlines DC-8 is flying into San Fransisco when they suddenly hit the water. What caused this flight to make an accidental ditching? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/24/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 256: DL723

On July 13, 1973, a Delta DC-9 is flying into Boston when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to hit the sea wall close to the runway at Logan? Photos and sources for this episode are on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/17/202452 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 255: AI182

On June 23, 1985, an Air India 747 is flying from Canada on its way to India when it disappears over the Atlantic Ocean. What caused this flight to fall from the sky close to Ireland? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/10/20241 hour, 26 minutes, 55 seconds
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Episode 254: PM458

On February 21, 1982, a Pilgrim Airlines Twin Otter is flying to Boston from New York, but the aircraft catches on fire. What caused this flight to ignite and crash? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/3/202447 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 253: N452DA

On May 15, 2017, a charter repositioning flight is flying to Teterboro airport in New Jersey, but they fall short. What caused this flight to end in a parking lot not too far from the runway? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/27/20241 hour, 23 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 252: DAN0992

On June 3, 2012, a Dana Air flight is landing in Lagos from Abuja, but they crash before they reach the runway. What caused this flight’s ultimate demise? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/20/20241 hour, 5 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 251: BTA2574

On September 11, 1991, a Continental Express flight was doing a short hop in Texas, but they crash as they are about to land. What mess up caused this plane to crash so close to the runway? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website! www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/13/20241 hour, 3 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 250: TID223

On November 2, 2021, an Air Tindi Twin Otter is doing a series of short hops in northern Canada when they realize they will not make it to their destination. What caused this flight to force land in a muskeg? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website! www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/6/20241 hour, 1 minute, 18 seconds
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Episode 249: EA663

On February 8, 1965, an Eastern Airlines DC-7 is going toward cruise flight after taking off out of JFK, but they end up crashing. What caused this flight to head straight into the ground? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/30/202446 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 248: TWA128

On November 20, 1967, A TWA Convair 880 is on final approach to the Greater Cincinnati Airport when they crash. What caused this flight to go so wrong on descent? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/23/202450 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 247: NTW723

On November 7, 2007, a Nationwide Airlines Boeing 737-200 is taking off out of Cape Town International Airport, but they start experiencing some trouble with control. What caused this flight to have to emergency land back at the airport? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us in Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/16/202457 minutes, 58 seconds
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Episode 246: QNK671

On March 31, 1992, a Trans-Air Service Boeing 707 is going from Luxembourg to Kano, but they end up needing to make an emergency stop. What caused this flight to cut its path short in France? Find photos and sources on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/9/20241 hour, 12 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 245: US405

On March 22, 1992, a USAir Fokker F-28 is taking off out of LaGuardia in New York, but they do not get very far. What caused this flight to be so similar to Air Ontario flight 1363? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/2/20241 hour, 35 minutes, 48 seconds
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Episode 244: ONT1363

On March 10, 1989, an Air Ontario flight is taking off from the Dryden Regional Airport in Canada, but they do not get far. What caused this flight to crash on their climb out? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/25/20241 hour, 48 minutes, 10 seconds
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Aviation Stories September-December 2023

In this episode we read stories from our listeners that were submitted between September to December 2023. Submit your story on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/24/202454 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 243: MF1285R

On December 12, 1985, An Arrow Air charter flight is taking off out of Gander, but they soon start to fall out of the sky. What caused this flight to become the worst aviation accident on Canadian soil? Find Photos and Sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/18/20241 hour, 37 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 242: SWN294

On January 8, 2016, A West Air Sweden CRJ-200 is flying from Oslo to Tromso, but they crash before they can get there. What caused this flight to lose control and plummet to the ground. Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/11/20241 hour, 23 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 241: KC1388

On November 11, 2018, An Air Astana is taking off out of Portugal, but they start to have issues. What causes this flight to need to make an emergency landing? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/4/20241 hour, 15 minutes, 34 seconds
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Episode 240: FDB981

On March 19, 2016, a Flydubai 737-800 is trying to land in Russia, but they have some difficulties. What caused this flight to disintegrate on the runway? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/28/20241 hour, 21 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 239: CG1600

On October 13, 2011, an Airlines PNG Dash 8 is doing short hops across Papua New Guinea when they lose control. What caused this flight to force land in the forest? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/21/20241 hour, 19 minutes, 22 seconds
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Episode 238: IC605

On February 14, 1990, an Indian Airlines A320 is flying from what used to be Bombay to Bangalore and crashes on landing. What caused this flight to crash into a golf course not far from the airport? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/14/20241 hour, 22 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 237: SVR178

On August 15, 2019, a Ural Airlines Airbus A321 is taking off out of Moscow when they crash into a field. What caused this aircraft to fall out of the air so soon after takeoff? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/7/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 236: BNF352

On May 3,1968, a Braniff International Airways Lockheed Electra is flying to Dallas, but they never arrive? What caused this flight to crash on its journey across some weather? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website! www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/30/20241 hour, 11 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 235: SAS686/D-IEVX The Linate Airport Disaster

On October 8, 2001, a Scandinavian Airlines flight is taking off out of the Linate Airport in Milan when they get rocked. What caused this flight to crash and what issues got uncovered because of it? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/23/20241 hour, 43 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 234: BNF250

On August 6, 1966, a Braniff International Airways flight is going from a stopover in Kansas City to Omaha, Nebraska when they fall from then sky. What caused this flight to crash amongst thunderstorms? Photos and Sources found on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/16/202450 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 233: SAA295

On Novembre 28, 1987 a South African Airways 747-200 combi is taking off after a stopover in Mauritius when they crash into the ocean. What caused this flight to have a tragic water landing? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/9/20241 hour, 30 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 232: G-CBDJ

On March 24, 2022, a CT2K sport aircraft is doing a small general aviation flight in the UK but landing goes wrong. What caused this small aircraft to bounce and ultimately damaged? Fine photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/2/202456 minutes, 16 seconds
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Episode 231: ET302 MAX Crashes Part 2

On March 10, 2019, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 is flying from Ethiopia to Kenya, but they never make it. What caused this flight to crash so soon after takeoff? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/26/20243 hours, 13 minutes, 51 seconds
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Episode 230: LIN610 MAX Crashes Part 1

On October 29, 2018, a Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 is doing a domestic flight in Indonesia when they fly off course. What caused this flight to crash into the sea 12 minutes after takeoff? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/19/20241 hour, 47 minutes
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Episode 229: UAE521

On August 3, 2016, an Emirates 777 is landing in Dubai when they decide to go around. What caused this flight’s go around to go so wrong? Find photos and sources on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/12/20241 hour, 40 minutes, 32 seconds
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Episode 228: FR4102

On November 10, 2008, a Ryanair 737 is landing at Rome's Ciampino airport when they try to do a go around. What caused this flight to fail their go Around and crash onto the runway? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/5/202452 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 227: FR4978

On May 23, 2021, a Ryanair flight is flying from Greece to Lithuania when they get interrupted. What caused this flight to need to land in Belarus? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/27/20241 hour, 19 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 226: GF072

On August 23, 2000, a Gulf Air A320 is landing in Bahrain but they miss the airport. What caused this flight to get off track and crash into the ocean? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/20/20241 hour, 18 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 225: DAN1008

On April 25, 1980, a Boeing 727 was flying and holding before landing in Tenerife. What caused this flight to crash into a side of a hill? Find sources and photos on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/13/20241 hour, 3 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 224: CI006

On February 19, 1985, a China Airlines 747 SP was flying over the Pacific to Los Angeles when they dropped. What caused this flight to drop several thousand feet and need to emergency land? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/6/20241 hour, 35 minutes, 42 seconds
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Aviation Stories August-October 2023

We read stories sent from our listeners from August to October 2023. Want to submit a story go to our website: Aviation Stories of the Month Submission Form — Hard Landings Podcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/3/20241 hour, 18 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 223: FX80

On March 23, 2009, a Fed Ex MD-11 cargo flight is landing at Narita in Japan when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to flip and catch on fire? Sources and Photos: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/30/20241 hour, 14 minutes, 7 seconds
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Bonas Episode 2: T-571 (Uruguayan Air Force flight 571)

Content Warning: We do discuss survival and cannibalism in this episode. Listener discretion is advised. On October13, 1972, A charter flight from the Uruguayan Air Force is taking a Rugby team to Chile from Uruguay but it does not go well. What caused this flight to crash in the Andes and make the team survive in the mountains? Sources and Photos: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/29/202452 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 222: FX14

On July 31, 1997, A Fed Ex MD-11 cargo flight is landing at Newark when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to slip and catch on fire? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/23/20241 hour, 9 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 221: PA202

On April 29, 1952, a Pan Am Boeing Stratocruiser is flying from Rio de Janeiro to Port of Spain, but they get lost along the way. What caused this flight to crash in the depths of the Amazon rain forest? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/16/20241 hour, 5 minutes, 51 seconds
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PA6

On October 15, 1956, a Pan Am Stratocruiser is on its last leg from Hawaii to San Francisco, but they never make it. What caused this flight to need to ditch in the Pacific Ocean? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/9/202452 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 219: The Hindenburg

On May 6, 1937, a German Zeppelin is making a transatlantic trip from Frankfort to New Jersey then tragedy strikes. What caused this airship to explode into a fireball upon landing? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/2/20241 hour, 23 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 218: THA311

In 1992 a Thai Airways International A-310 is flying from Bangkok to Nepal but they never make it. What caused this flight to smash into a mountain? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/26/20231 hour, 45 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 217: PA845/26

On March 26, 1955, A Pan Am stratocruiser was doing a regularly scheduled flight to Honolulu when a strong vibration was felt. What caused this flight to have to ditch in the ocean? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/19/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 216: TI655

On September 27, 1973, A Texas international airlines flight is trying to find its way to Texarkana, but they never get there. What caused this flight to deviate into a mountain? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/12/202343 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 215: PW314

On February 11, 1978, a Pacific Western flight is landing in Cranbrook when they encounter an unexpected complication. What caused this flight to need to go around and ultimately crash? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/5/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 34 seconds
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Aviation Stories June-July 2023

We read stories from our listeners written to us in June and July 2023. Want to submit a story? Go to our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/3/20231 hour, 24 minutes, 28 seconds
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Episode 214: MH134

On July 18, 2018, a Malaysia Airlines flight is about to take off out of Brisbane, Australia when they have a speed issue. What caused this flight to turn around and land soon after takeoff? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/28/20231 hour, 30 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 213: BOAC911

On March 5, 1966, A BOAC flight is trying to fly its last leg from Tokyo to Hong Kong when the flight is viciously shaken. What caused this flight to crash into Mt. Fuji in pieces? Find photos and sources on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/21/20231 hour, 1 minute, 37 seconds
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Episode 212: TWA800 (1964)

On November 23, 1964, a Trans World Airlines 707 is taking off out of Rome when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash before if hardly left the ground. Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/14/202351 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 211: TV863

On September 8, 1970, a Trans International Airlines flight is flying from JFK to Dulles in Washington DC, but they barely get off the ground. What ultimately caused damage and for this flight to stall into the ground? Find sources and photos from this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/7/20231 hour, 1 minute, 27 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month March 2023-June 2023

We read stories submitted by our listeners from March 2023 to June 2023. Submit your story on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/6/20231 hour, 18 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 210: NA27

On November 3, 1973 a National Airlines flight is flying a leg from Houston to Las Vegas when an explosion shakes the cabin. What caused this flight to shake and need to make an emergency landing? Photos and Sources for this episode can be found on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/31/202355 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 209: UA624

On June 17, 1948 A United Airlines DC-6 is flying to Laguardia when they crash over Mount Carmel Pennsylvania. What caused the crew to become incapacitated and hit a hill? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/24/202343 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 208: DI574

On January 1, 2007, an Adam Air flight going from Surabaya to Manado when they disappear off of radar. What caused this flight to crash in the Makassar Stright? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/17/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 207: MP138

On December 4, 1974, a Martinair DC-8 is landing in Sri Lanka on its way to Jeddah when they crash. What caused this to crash into a mountain? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/10/202357 minutes, 28 seconds
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Episode 206: AA4439

On November 6, 2019, a Republic Airways flight operating for American Airlines is flying from Atlanta to New York when they need to return. What emergency caused this flight to have to return to Atlanta after takeoff? Find sources or Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardalandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/3/20231 hour, 30 seconds
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Episode 205: UCA4933

On March 4, 2019, a United Express Embraer 145 is going from Newark to Presque Isle, and nothing seems to be going right. What caused this flight to crash not that far away from the runway? Find sources and photos for this episode on this website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/26/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 204: TIM503

On January 30, 2019, an Air Tindi King air crashes on its way through the Canadian Northwest Territories. What caused this flight to end in a spinning disaster? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/19/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 203: AV011

On November 27, 1983 an Avianca is flying a leg from Paris to Madrid on its way to Caracas when the flight disappears in the night. What caused this flight to ultimately hit three hills and crash in Mejorada del Campo? Sources and photos for this episode can be found on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/12/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 202: VRG254

On September 3, 1989 a Varig 737-200 is flying from Maraba to Belem when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash in the Amazon? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/5/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 201: JK5022

On August 20, 2008 a Spanair MD-82 is flying from Madrid to Las Palmas Airport, but they barely leave the runway. What caused this flight to end so soon after take off? Photos and Sources found on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/29/20231 hour, 41 minutes, 27 seconds
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Episode 200: SJ182

On January 9, 2021 a Sriwijaya flight is flying a domestic Indonesian flight when it suddenly ends. What caused this flight to crash intro the Java Sea? Sources and photos on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/22/20231 hour, 57 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 199: EI712 (Part 2)

On March 24, 1968 an Aer Lingus Vickers Viscount is flying to London from Cork when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash into the ocean? Photos and sources for this episode are on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/15/20231 hour, 4 seconds
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Episode 198: EI712 (Part 1)

On March 24, 1968 an Aer Lingus Vickers Viscount is flying to London from Cork when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash into the ocean? Photos and Sources: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/8/202345 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 197: UA608

On October 24, 1947 a United DC-6 is flying from Los Angeles to Chicago but they have some complications over Bryce Canyon in Utah. What caused this flight to crash while trying to emergency land in Utah? Find resources and photos on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/1/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 196: Stockport Air Disaster

On June 4, 1967 a British Midland Argonaut is trying to land at Manchester Airport but they do not make it. What caused this flight to crash land in the middle of a town? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/25/20231 hour, 21 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 195: DA0034

On July 31, 1979 a Dan Air flight is chartering oil workers to the Aberdeen Airport when take off does not go as planned. What caused this flight to crash while trying to take off? Find photos, sources, and related episodes on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/18/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 194: Farnborough Air Show 1984 Crash

On September 4, 1984 a De Havilland Buffalo is doing a stunt for the Farnborough Air Show when disaster strikes. What caused this flight to end so wrong? Find sources and photos on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/11/202354 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 193: CO1713

On November 15, 1987 a Continental Airlines DC-9 is trying to take off out of Stapleton International in Denver, but they barely get off the ground then they crash. What caused this flight to end so abruptly after take off? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/4/20231 hour, 47 minutes, 7 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month: Nov '22-March '23

We read stories from our listeners spanning from November 2022 to March 2023. Submit a listener story on our website: https://www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/30/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 192: BOAC712

On April 8, 1968 a Boing 707 is flying from London to Zurich when something unexpected happens. What caused the ultimate destruction of this jet airliner? Get photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/27/20231 hour, 24 minutes, 32 seconds
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Episode 191: 2015 Shoreham Airshow Crash

On August 22, 2015 a historic Hunter Hawker is doing a stunt for an audience at the airshow in Shoreham when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash on a busy road close to the airshow? Find photos, video, and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/20/20231 hour, 27 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 190: AM498/N4891F

On August 31, 1986 an Aero México flight is making a descent into LA when something goes terribly wrong. What caused the demise of this normal flight? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/13/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 189: SWA1455

On March 5, 2000 a Southwest 737-300 is landing in Burbank, but they made some miscalculations. What caused this flight to speed off the end of the runway? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/6/202349 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 188: NW115

November 7, 1950 a Northwest Martin-202 is flying a short flight from Helena to Butte, Montana, when disaster strikes. How did this flight end up in a mountain? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/30/202350 minutes, 58 seconds
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N7620C

On July 18, 2002 A P4Y-2 Tanker is trying to help put out a fire near Estes Colorado when it falls from the sky in fire ball. What caused this aircraft to become a fire ball falling from the sky? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/23/202346 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 186: N130HP

On June 17, 2002 a C-130 Fire Tanker is dropping a load over a fire in California when something goes very wrong. What caused this flight to end in such horrible failure? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/16/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 185: KG970/N416DJ The Centennial Mid-Air Miracle

On May 12, 2021 A Cirrus is coming in for a landing at Centennial Airport when it suddenly drops from the sky. How did this incident happen, and why was it considered a miracle? All photos and sources for this episode are on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/9/202345 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 184: GTI3591 (Prime Air Crash)

On February 23, 2019 an Atlas Air operating for Amazon is flying a cargo flight from Miami to Houston when disaster strikes. What caused this flight to disintegrate in Trinity Bay? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/2/20231 hour, 15 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 183: N80918

On February 18, 2016 five passengers got on a a Genesis sight seeing helicopter to see the sights of Hawaii when something goes wrong when they are almost back at the airport. What caused this flight to fall straight down into the ocean? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/25/202350 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 182: N87701 (The Twilight Zone Crash)

On July 23, 1982 a Huey helicopter is helping out on the set of a movie when catastrophe strikes. What caused the pilot to lose control? Find phots, videos, and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/18/202343 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 181: CKS207

On May 25, 2008 A Kalitta Air flight is leaving Brussels when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to overrun the runway? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/11/202352 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 180: LH2904

On September 14, 1993 a Lufthansa A320 is trying to land in Warsaw when they run into some complications. What caused this flight to ultimately overrun the runway? See photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/4/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 9 seconds
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Episode 179: AIA808

On August 18, 1993 an American International Airways flight is doing a cargo flight to Guantanamo Bay when they crash. What caused this flight to have such a disastrous end? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/28/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 178: RNI463

On November 15, 2017 a Khabarovsk Airlines Let L-410 is on its way to the Nelkan Airport in Russia when they run into a problem. What caused this flight to crash on their expedition? Check out photos and sources on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us at: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/21/202348 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 177: PRB706/ F-GAJE

On July 30, 1998 a Beechcraft 1900D is making a detour to see Le France which is in dock at Quiberon Bay. What caused this flight to suddenly disintegrate over the bay? Sources and photos for this episode: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/14/202358 minutes, 45 seconds
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Episode 176: CP402

On March 4, 1966 a Canadian Pacific DC-8 is landing at Tokyo International Airport when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to hit the sea wall on landing? Photo and Sources on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/7/202331 minutes, 30 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month November 2022

We read stories from our listeners about being thankful, spooks, and so much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/5/20231 hour, 26 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 175: IX812

On May 22, 2010 an Air India Express is landing at Mangalore when something goes horribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash on landing? See photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com  Support us in Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/27/20231 hour, 20 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 174: NLA3296

On October 17, 2019 A Pen Air Saab 2000 crashes on landing to Unalaska. What caused this flight to skid off the end  of the runway? Find photos and sources on our website: www. hardlandingspodcast.com  Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/21/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 173: KAL6316

On April 15, 1999 a Korean Air Cargo crashes briefly after taking off out of Shanghai. What caused this flight to crash so soon after take off? See photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/14/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 172: CO1404

On December 20, 2008 a Continental 737 is taking off out of Denver when something unexpected happens. What caused this flight to end up in a ditch at DIA? Check us out on our website www.hardlandingspodcast.com for pictures and sources for this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/7/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 57 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month October 2022

Our listener story episode for October 2022 where we talk about spooky listener stories. Want to submit a story for us to read? Go to our website: https://www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/6/20231 hour, 1 minute, 40 seconds
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Episode 171: VGX PF04

On October 31, 2014 a Virgin Galactic launched a test flight of their commercial space craft when something goes wrong. What caused this craft to explode after detaching? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/31/20231 hour, 20 minutes, 22 seconds
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Episode 170: IRX1525

On July 24, 2009 An Aria Air is flying to Mashhad when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to smash its nose into a brick wall? Go to our website for resources and photos: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Check us out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/24/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 169: AWQ8501

On December 28, 2014 an A320 goes missing and it is a mystery as to why. What caused this flight to crash into the ocean? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/17/202354 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 168: TUX1153

On August 6, 2005, a Tuninter flight is flying to Tunisia,  but they do not arrive at their final destination. What caused this flight to ditch instead of land? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/10/20231 hour, 18 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 167: N15NY/ N929CD/ N922BA

In 1979, 2006, and 2017 Three general aviation planes crash and they all have something in common. What caused these flights to crash similarly. Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/3/20231 hour, 48 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 166: UA173

On December 28, 1978 a United Airlines flight has issues on its way into Portland, Oregon so they decide to hold. What caused this flight to go from seemingly normal to needing to crash in a wooded area? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/27/20221 hour, 16 minutes, 45 seconds
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Episode 165: CP301/ TAA592

On January 29, 1971 A Canadian Pacific Airlines DC-8 landed at Sydney and is taxiing on the runway when a vibration is felt on the plane. What caused this flight to have its tail fin destroyed?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/20/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 164: TWA3

On January 16. 1942 a TWA Douglas DC3 is doing a series of hops from New York to California when it does not get to its finial destination. What caused this flight to fly straight into a mountain? Visit us at our website for sources and photos for this episode: www.hardlandingspodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/13/202233 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 163: JL958/JL907

On January 31, 2001 a Japan Airlines 747 take off out of Tokyo and has to return to the airport shortly after. How does a close encounter with another aircraft cause this flight to emergency land? Want to see more? visit us on www.hardlandingspodcast.com or visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/6/20221 hour, 39 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 162: JL1045

On January 13, 1977 a Japan Airlines Cargo DC-8 is on its way to Japan from Alaska with some cows, and they crash right after take off. What caused this flight to end before it could even begin? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/29/202258 minutes, 37 seconds
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Episode 161: SV763/KZA1907

On November 12, 1996 a Saudi Arabia Airlines 747 is going to Dhahran from Delhi when they disappear off radar. What caused this flight to plummet from the sky? For more information on this episode visit our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/22/20221 hour, 32 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 160: IR655

On July 3, 1988 an Iran Air flight is flying from Bandar Abbas to Dubai when the flight disappears from the sky. What caused this flight to crash short of its destination?  More info about this crash on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/15/202253 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 159: UIA873

On August 24, 1999 a Uni Air flight is landing at Hualien Airport when an explosion is heard. What caused the explosion that trashed this airplane? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/8/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 56 seconds
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Bonus Episode: NC18602 The California (Pacific) Clipper

On December 7, 1941 a Pan Am Boeing 314 is on its way to New Zealand when the unexpected happens. What caused this flight to accidently need to circumnavigate the globe?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/6/20221 hour, 36 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 158: N619PA

On October 17, 1977 a Sikorsky S-61 is landing at the Pan Am building when something goes very wrong. What caused this helicopter to tip and cause so much damage? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/1/202239 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 157: ET961

On November 23, 1996 an Ethiopian Airlines flight is on its way across Africa when something unexpected happens. What caused this plane to need to try to make an emergency ditching off the coast of Africa? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/25/20221 hour, 19 minutes, 58 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month: August/ September 2022

For this listener Episode we read stories about school and a bunch of other stories from our listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/24/202257 minutes, 16 seconds
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Episode 156: SMA802D

On April 14, 2019  a Summit Air Let-410 is trying to do a take off out of Lukla when something goes really wrong. What caused this flight to end so badly? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/18/202248 minutes, 37 seconds
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Episode 155: AA1420

On June 1, 1999 An American Airlines MD-82 is doing a flight from Dallas to Arkansas when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to have an eventful landing? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/11/20221 hour, 36 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 154: N264DB

On January 21, 2019 A Piper Malibu is flying from Nantes to Cardiff when it crashes unexpectedly. What caused this flight to lose control? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/4/202242 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 153: NZA703

On June 9, 1995 an Ansett New Zealand flight is on its way from one part of the North island to another when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to crash so close to landing? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/27/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 152: TS236

On August 24, 2001 an Air Transat A330 is doing a flight over the Atlantic when they need to emergency land. What caused this flight to make an unexpected landing? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/20/20221 hour, 38 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 151: GLO1907/ N600XL

On September 29, 2006 a Embraer Legacy 600 is flying to Eduardo Gomes International Airport, its first of a few stop overs when they need to emergency land due to some control issues. What caused this flight to be detained in Brazil? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/13/20221 hour, 40 minutes, 5 seconds
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Episode 150: AUL821

On September 14, 2008 an Aeroflot Nord 737-500 is on approach to the Perm International Airport in Russia when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash so close to their final destination?    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/6/20221 hour, 31 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 149: QF72

On October 7, 2008 a Qantas A330 is doing a flight from Singapore to Perth when something happened on the way. What caused this flight to land early due to chaos? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/30/20221 hour, 50 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 148: KAL007

On September 1, 1983 a Korean Airlines flight is on its way to Seoul, South Korea, but the flight never makes it. What caused this flight to crash in the middle of cruise flight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/23/20221 hour, 34 minutes, 28 seconds
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Episode 147: N128CM

On March 22, 2009 a PC-12 decides to divert to Burt Mooney Airport in Montana when something goes wrong. What caused thsi flight to crash so close to touch down? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/16/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 146: SLM764

On June 7, 1989 a Surinam Airways flight is doing an approach to Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport when they crash. What caused this flight to end so abruptly? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/9/202257 minutes, 32 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month: June/ July 2022

This month we read stories from our listeners about their vacations/ trips. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/8/202259 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 145: ALW301

On February 6, 1996 a Birgenair Charter 757 takes off out of the Dominican Republic when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to crash into the ocean just minutes after takeoff? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/2/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 144: EGF4148

On October 31, 1994 an American Eagle operating as Simmons Airlines ATR-72 is doing a short flight from Indianapolis to Chicago, but it never makes it. What caused this flight to crash unexpectedly? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/26/20221 hour, 40 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 143: PA7

On November 8, 1957 a Pan Am Stratocruiser is starting an around-the-world journey, but they do not get very far. What caused this flight to disappear from radar? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/19/202241 minutes, 53 seconds
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Episode 142: N8354N

On October 16, 2000 the govenor of Missouri, his son, and another passenger take off to make a short flight in Missouri when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this plane to crash during flight? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/12/202254 minutes, 53 seconds
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Episode 141: PI489/ AF6502 (Minisode series episode 4)

On August 2, 1989 a Piedmont Airlines 737-400 is on its way to Charlottle when they have to divert and make an emergency landing. On October 20, 1986 an Aeroflot is making one of its several stops when it crashes on landing. What caused these two flights to end so bandly? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/5/202235 minutes, 55 seconds
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Episode 140: LTU230/ LT540 (Minisode series episode 3)

On October 4, 2007 an LTU Airbus A330 is doing a routine flight when they have to return to Dosseldorf. On November 20, 1974 A Lufthansa 747 is taking off out of Narobi when it crashes. What caused these German based airlines to have so many problems? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/28/202242 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 139: N559DW/ N781FE (Minisode series epsiode 2)

On April 12, 2009 a family charters a plane to go to Jackson, Mississippi when they have to turn around. On November 23, 2018 a Fed Ex flight goes to the run up area and stops responding to ATC. What cuased these flights to not go as planned? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/21/202258 minutes
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Episode 138: DL5763/ UA826 (Minisode series episode 1)

On February 13, 2019 a Compass Airlines flight is making a flight to Seattle when something unexpected occurs. On December 28, 1997 a United Airlines 747 is flying from Japan to Hawaii when something similar happens and they have to turn around. What unexpected occurrence caused these flights to make emergency landings? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/14/202247 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 137: AC624

On March 29, 2015 An Air Canada A320 is on its way to Halifax in bad weather. What caused this flight to crash just short of the runway? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/7/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 15 seconds
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Epsiode 136: N8404C

On April 18, 1952  A Robin Airlines flight is doing a series of stops on its way to Burbank California. What caused this flight to crash in a canyon? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/31/202241 minutes, 13 seconds
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Episode 135: AC621

On July 5, 1970 an Air Canada flight is trying to land in Toronto when they have to go around. What caused this flights second attempt at landing to fail? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/24/20221 hour, 12 minutes
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Epsiode 134: PA121

On June 19, 1947 a Pan Am Lockheed Constellation takes off out of Karachi on its way to Istanbul when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to make a crash landing in the desert? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/17/202248 minutes, 2 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month March/ April/ May 2022

This time we read stories from our listeners about thier luck and some pranks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/16/20221 hour, 21 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 133: BY226A

On September 14, 1999 a Britannia Airways 757 is doing a flight from Cardiff to Girona and something unexpected happens when they land. What caused this flight to break up after trying to land? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/10/20221 hour, 20 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 132: BOAC783

On May 2, 1953 a de Havilland Comet is taking off out of Calcutta and into the clouds then comes crashing down into the ground. What caused this flight to fall out of the sky? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/3/202230 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 131: AF358

On August 2, 2005 An Air France A340 is coming into land at Toronto with less than favorable weather conditions. What caused this flight to completely overrun the runway? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/26/20221 hour, 41 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 130: AH5017

On July 24, 2014 An Air Algerie flight is on its way to Algiers when the plane disappears from radar about an hour after take off. What caused this flight to fall from the sky? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/19/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 32 seconds
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Episode 129: AC759

On July 7, 2017 an Air Canada flight is landing in San Francisco when they have to go around. What caused this flight to almost become the worst aviation accident in history? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/12/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 10 seconds
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Epsiode 128: IX452

On April 9, 2017 An Air India Express Boieng 737-800 lands at Cochin Airport and is trying to get to the gate when they get stuck. What caused this aircraft to not make it to the gate? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/5/202247 minutes, 58 seconds
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Epsiode 127: AH6289

On March 6, 2003 An Air Algerie 737-200 is doing a flight out of Tamanrasset whensomething goes wrong. What caused this flight to crash so soon after take off? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/29/202241 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 126: PSA182

On September 25, 1978 a Pacific Southwest Airlines flight 182 is landing in San Diego when is falls from the sky. What caused this flight to crash in the suburbs of San Diego? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/22/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 125: CRX498

On January 10, 2000 A Crossair Saab 340B is taking off out of Zurich when something causes it to sprial into the ground. What caused this flight to lose control so soon after takeoff?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/15/202257 minutes, 35 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month February 2022

These are our listeners stories from December, January, and February. We read a few about trains, a few about planes, and some unexpected stories as they span the topics from the three months. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/13/202258 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 124: CRX3597

On November 24, 2001 a Crossair Avro RJ-100 is on its way into Zurich when it crashes into a mountain. What caused this flight to run into the mountain just miles from the runway.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/8/20221 hour, 9 minutes, 43 seconds
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Epsiode 123: GWI9525

Content Warning: We talk about suicide, murder, depression, and anxiety on this episode! Listener discreation is advised. On March 24, 2015 A Germansings Airbus A320 is flying from France to Germany when the plane crashes in the French Alps. What caused this flight to descend into a mountain? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/1/20221 hour, 38 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 122: AZ404

On November 14, 1990 an Alitalia DC-9 is doing a flight from Milan to Zurich when the plane crashes into a mountain. What causes this flight to go so wrong so close to the airport? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/22/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 121: DL1141

On August 31, 1988 a Delta Airlines 727 is taking off out of Dallas Fort Worth when it hits the runway and crashes. What caused this flight to be destroyed before it could start. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/15/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 32 seconds
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Episode 120: PIA661

On December 7, 2016 A Pakistan International Airlines ATR 42 is doing a flight from Chitral to Islamabad, but the plane never makes it. What cuased this plane to crash into a mountain? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/8/20221 hour, 28 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 119: VJA592

On May 11, 1996 a ValuJet flight is flying from Florida to Atlanta when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash into gator infested swamp lands?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/1/20221 hour, 25 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 118: N72EX- The Kobe Bryant Crash

On January 26, 2020 An Island Express charter helicopter is taking Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and six other people to Camarillo, California, when disaster strikes. What caused this flight to end up hitting terrain? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/25/20221 hour, 17 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 117: JA772

On Februrary 22, 1970 a Japan Airlines DC-8 is taking off from Sydney heading to Manila when they have to make an emergency landing. What caused this flight to divert after takeoff? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/18/202237 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 116: 2019 B-17 Crash: 42-31909/N93012

On October 2, 2019 a historic B-17 is doing a sight seeing flight when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to end in disaster? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/11/202258 minutes, 25 seconds
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Episode 115: BX995

On September 13, 1982 a Spantax DC-10 is flying from Spain to New York when something goes wrong on the ground on the way. What cuased this flight to overrun the runway? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/4/20221 hour, 1 minute, 11 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month November 2021

This month we read stories about Veterans from our listeners. Thanks to our patron David for recommending this listener episode topic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/1/202245 minutes, 16 seconds
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Episode 114: CA300

On May 20, 1958 a Capital Airlines Vickers Viscount is flying to Baltimore but it never makes it to its destination. What caused this flight to suddenly drop from radar? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/28/202151 minutes, 16 seconds
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Episode 113: PA103 (Lockerbie)

On December 21, 1988 a Pan Am flight that is doing a series of stops between Frankfurt and Detroit when it disintigrates. What caused this flight to never make it to its final destination.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/21/202158 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 112: G-BWFC

On November 6, 1986 a Chinook Helicopter operating in the North sea is picking up passengers from an oil rig, but when they take off something goes wrong. What caused this flight to crash into the friged waters of the North? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/14/202142 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 111: GA421

On January 16, 2002 A Garuda Indonesian 737-700 is on its way to Yogyakarta, but they never get there. What caused this flight to become a giant paper weight in the sky? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/7/202146 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 110: TNA235

On February 4, 2015 a TransAsia ATR72 takes off out of Sangshan Airport when something goes wrong in the cockpit. What caused this flight to hit a highway and crash in a river? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/30/20211 hour, 17 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 109: VKO2801

On August 29, 1996 Vnukovo Airlines is making a flight from Moscow to Svalbard when something goes wrong on approach. What caused this flight to crash while they are making their descent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/23/20211 hour, 14 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 108: NW305 D.B. Cooper

On November 24, 1971 a Northwest Orient Airlines Boeing 727 is on its way to Seattle from Portland when there is a hiccup in the flight. What caused this flight to be one of the most famous flights in United States history? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/16/202152 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 107: AUI752

On January 8, 2020 A Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 is making a flight from Iran to Ukraine but they never get there. What caused this flight to crash soon after take off? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/9/20211 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 106: PL603

On October 2, 1996 an Aeroperu Boeing 757-200 is just taking off from Lima, Peru when the flight encounters a problem. What caused this flight to crash into the ocean just miles from the airport? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/2/20211 hour, 21 minutes, 27 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month October 2021

This month we read spooky stories from our listeners and tell a few of our own. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/27/202143 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 105: SV163

On August 19, 1980 a Saudia L-1011 is flying to Jeddah when it has to turn back and land at Riyadh International Airport. Find out what caused this flight to emergency land and need to “evacuate”. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/26/20211 hour, 26 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 104: UA811

On Feburary 24, 1989 A United Airlines 747 is doing a flight from Hawaii to New Zealand on its way to Australia when  a big bang is heard while they are over the Pacific. What caused this flight to turn around and make an emergency landing back in Hawaii? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/19/202152 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 103: DA240

On June 26, 1981 a Dan Air Hawker Siddley is doing a routine cargo flight from London Gatwick to East Midlands airport when someting goes wrong. What caused this flight to crash on its way to drop off cargo? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/12/202141 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 102: KAL8509

On December 22, 1999 A Korean Air Cargo 747 is on its way from London’s Stansted Airport to Milano-Malpensa Airport, in Italy when it crashes right after taking off. What caused this flight to plummet from the sky? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/5/202159 minutes
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Episode 101: BKT28M

On August 22, 1985 a British Airtours Boeing 737-200 aborted take-off in Manchester, Engalnd. What caused this incident to become deadly? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/28/20212 hours, 2 minutes, 12 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month September 2021

This month we read listener stories of where were you when... There are stories about 9/11 and the challenger in this episode, listener discretion is advised. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/27/20211 hour, 15 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 100: WSU Plane Crash N464M

On October 2, 1970 Witchita State is chartering planes for their football team to get to a game out of state, when one of the flights ends in disaster. What caused this one of the two Martin-404 aircraft to crash in the Rocky Mountains? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/21/20211 hour, 15 minutes, 4 seconds
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Episode 99: 2008 Learjet Mexico City Crash XC-VMC

In November 2008, a Lear Jet 45 is flying government officals into Mexico City when they encounter somthing unexpected. What caused this flight to crash into the city facing the opposite way from the airport? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/14/20211 hour, 1 minute, 41 seconds
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Episode 98: BHL56C

On January 19, 1995 a Bristow Helicopter is doing a routine flight in the North sea whem something unthinkable happens in a storm. What caused this flight to ditch in the sea? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/7/20211 hour, 38 minutes, 31 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month August 2021

This month we read our listener's learning stories for our August Aviation Stories of the Month. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/6/202144 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 97: BEA548

On June 18, 1972 a British European Airways Trident is doing a sort trip from London to Brussels when something goes horribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash right after take off, making this the worst aviation accident in UK history?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/31/20211 hour, 34 minutes, 37 seconds
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Episode 96: JAL123

On August 12, 1985 a Japan Airlines 747 is doing a flight from Tokyo to Osaka when a disaster happens. What caused this plane to crash into mountains mid-flight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/24/20211 hour, 21 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 95: 2011 Reno Air Races Crash

The Gallaping Ghost is participating in the 2011 Reno Air Races when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this plane to crash into the stands at this popular air racing event? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/17/202149 minutes, 55 seconds
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Episode 94: ELY1862

On October 14, 1992 an El Al cargo 747 is flying out of Amsterdam when an unexpected problem causes flight control problems. What caused this flight to crash into a apartment buidling? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/10/20211 hour, 33 minutes, 29 seconds
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Episode 93: CCD201

On January 20, 1981 a Cascade Airways flight is doing short hops across Washington when the last one does not end well. What caused this flight to crash on approach to Spokane, Washington? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/3/202150 minutes, 14 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month July 2021

We read Firework/ Celebration stories from our listeners. We also tell a few stories of our own. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/28/202143 minutes, 44 seconds
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Epsiode 92: TA110

On May 4th 1988 a new Taca Airlines 737-300 is doing a routine flight from Belize to New Orleans when something goes really wrong on descent. What caused this plane to have to make an emergency landing on a levee just five miles from the airport? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/27/202135 minutes, 25 seconds
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Episode 91: BA38

On the 17th of January 2008, a British Airways flight from China to London crashes just short of the runway. What caused this flight to not quite make their final destination. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/20/20211 hour, 8 minutes
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Episode 90: BMA92

On January 8, 1989 a British Midland 737-400 is flying from London to Belfast when they start having engine problems in the air. What caused this flight to crash while they were trying to make an emergency landing? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/13/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 89: Junkers Ju-52 2018 Crash

On August 4, 2018 a Junker Ju-52, a historic airplane, is doing a site seeing trip around the Swiss Alps when something goes terribly wrong. Find out what caused this plane to crash while trying to leave the mountain range.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/6/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 51 seconds
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Episode 88: US1549

On January 15, 2009 A US Air A320 is on its way to North Carolina from New York when something unthinkable happens after take off. What caused this flight to make the first successful ditching on the Hudson River? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/29/20212 hours, 2 minutes, 32 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month June 2021

This month we read/react to stories from our listeners about their summer vacations and what they had to do with aviation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/28/202149 minutes, 22 seconds
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Episode 87: PA812 N892PA

On December 1st 1969, a Pan American Boeing 707 is charging down the runway in Sydney Australia when popping sounds are heard. What caused this plane to abort take off and eventually overrun the runway? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/22/202154 minutes, 32 seconds
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Episode 86: EA375

On October 4, 1960, an Eastern Airlines Lockheed Electra is taking off from Boston when an unexpected series of events cause the plane to crash. What might have caused this plane to crash into the bay right after take off? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/15/202138 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 85: UA297

On November 23, 1962 a United Airlines flight on a Vickers Viscount is doing a series of stops down the East Coast when the flight drops off radar. What caused this plane to suddenly plunge from the sky? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/8/202130 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 84: SAS751

On December 27, 1991 a Scandinavian Airlines MD-81 is on its way to Warsaw, Poland when catastrophe strikes. What caused this plane to crash after take off? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/1/202154 minutes, 51 seconds
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Episode 83: AA191

On May 25, 1979 An American Airlines DC-10 is making a routine take off out of the Chicago O’Hare airport when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this plane to crash making this the worst single aircraft accident in United States history?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/25/20211 hour, 14 minutes, 18 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month April/ May 2021

We read our listener aviation stories that have to do with weather and their favorite aviation stories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/21/20211 hour, 6 minutes, 9 seconds
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Episode 82: CSC8633

A Sichuan Airlines A19 is doing a routine flight to Tibet when disaster strikes. What caused this plane to make an emergency landing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/18/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 81: 2008 LearJet Crash N999LJ

In 2008, some DJs are on their way to a set in California from South Carolina but their plane never leaves the runway. What caused this LearJet 60 to abort take off? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/11/20211 hour, 31 minutes, 45 seconds
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Episode 80: The Gimli Glider

In 1983 an Air Canada Boeing 767, a new airplane, is on a flight from Montreal to Edmonton, Canada with a stop over in Ottawa. What caused this plane to not make its final destination. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/4/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 79: The DHL Attempted Shoot Down

In 2003 a DHL cargo A300 is doing a routine flight from Baghdad to Bahrain. What caused this flight to return to Baghdad right after take off? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/27/202152 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 78: BA5390

On June 10th 1990 a British Airways BAC 1-11 is on its way out of the UK on its way to Spain, but they do not get far. How did poor maintenance practice cause this plane to make an emergency landing in Southampton? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/20/20211 hour, 8 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 77: CI120

A China Airlines 737-800 made a normal scheduled flight to Japan, but after they park they experience a fire. What caused this plane to melt right after engine shut down? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/13/202159 minutes, 27 seconds
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Episode 76: AA96 and TK981

In 1972 An American Airlines DC-10 is taking off for the last leg of its flight when a Boom is heard, a Turkish Airlines DC-10 has a similar occurrence two years later. What occurrence happened that effected these two flights two years apart? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/6/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 75: AF66

On September 30th, 2017, an Air France A380 is on its way from Paris to Los Angeles passing over Greenland when a sudden BANG is heard. What caused this flight to have to make an emergency pit stop in Canada? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/30/20211 hour, 8 minutes, 27 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month March 2021

Us reading aviation stories from our listeners about when they felt lucky! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/24/202156 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 74: The Day the Music Died N3794N

Buddy Holly, J.P Richardson, and Ritchie Valens are tiered of taking their horrible tour bus to and from gigs and decide to charter a Beechcraft Bonanza to take them to their next destination when something goes horribly wrong. What caused their plane to crash in a corn field in Iowa, marking February 3, 1959 the day the music died?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/23/202152 minutes
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Episode 73: HCY522

A Helios Airways 737 is on its way to Athens when the plane does not descend like it is supposed to. What caused this flight to eventually crash into a hill? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/16/20211 hour, 38 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 72: BA9

A British Airways 747 is making a series of hops on its way to New Zealand when something goes wrong. What causes this flight to make an emergency landing in Jakarta. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/9/202146 minutes, 22 seconds
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Episode 71: UA227

A United Airlines Boeing 727 is doing a series of stop overs from New York to San Francisco when disaster strikes in Salt Lake City. What caused this bird to crash on the runway and melt? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/2/202158 minutes, 21 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month Feb 2021

Us reading stories from listeners on when they fell in love with aviation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/25/202155 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 70: WO30

A World Airways DC-10 is landing at the Logan International Airport but landing causes some difficulties.  What caused this heavy DC-10 to overrun the runway? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/23/20211 hour, 23 minutes, 32 seconds
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Episode 69: AFL593

An Aeroflot A310 is on its way from Moscow to Hong Kong when it suddenly crashes on its way. What caused this flight to plunge from the sky less than mid-way through their flight? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/16/20211 hour, 25 minutes, 34 seconds
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Episode 68: WA2605

A Western Airlines DC-10 is landing in Mexico City when something goes wrong. What cause this crew to land on the wrong runway? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/9/202155 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 67: FB101

A Fine Air DC-8 cargo plane is getting loaded up for its trip to the Dominican Republic from Miami. What caused this flight to crash right after take off? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/2/20211 hour, 11 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 66: GA200

A Garuda Indonesia 737-400 is doing a short flight in Indonesia when it unexpectedly overruns the runway at the airport in Yogyakarta. Find out how bad training, little CRM, and a weird incentive caused this flight’s lading to go so wrong. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/26/20211 hour, 34 minutes, 3 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month Jan 2021

We read/ react to our listener's first aviation experience stories. We read through several firsts from our listener David, and read stories from our friends Emily and Lyssa. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/21/20211 hour, 24 minutes, 54 seconds
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Episode 65: TCE2286

A Trans Colorado flight is on its way to Cortez, Colorado with a stop in Durango. Find out how substance misuse, CRM, and weather caused this flight to crash miles from the runway. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/19/20211 hour, 29 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 64: The Überlingen Mid-air Collision

Two flights are on a deadly collision course. Find out how a perfect storm of confusion, training, maintenance, and a singular air traffic controller caused two planes to collide over Überlingen, Germany. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/12/20212 hours, 22 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 63: TWA266/ UA826 The New York Mid-Air Disaster

A TWA flight is on its way to LaGuardia in New York in a Lockheed Super Constellation when they stop responding to ATC. A United Airlines is trying to get to JFK by taking a short cut when they also stop responding to ATC. What caused these two flights to meet the same fate? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/5/20211 hour, 19 minutes, 16 seconds
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Episode 62: FLG3701

A Pinnacle Airlines Bombardier CRJ-200 is getting moved to Minneapolis when it calls an emergency. Find out how this crew caused a very avoidable accident to occur. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/29/20201 hour, 29 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 61: ASQ529

An Atlantic Southeast Airlines Embraer 120 is on its way to Mississippi when a loud crack is heard. What happened to this twin turbo prop airline that caused it to crash miles from an airport? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/22/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 22 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month Dec 2020

We read/ react to listener holiday aviation stories and we tell some of our holiday stories as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/18/202050 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 60: PAR394

A Partniar Convair 580 is on its way to Hamburg, Germany for its passengers to christen a ship when they plummet from the sky. What caused this flight to crash into the ocean? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/15/20201 hour, 16 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 59: NW255

A Northwest Airlines MD-80 is about to take off out of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport when something goes wrong. Find out how this flight crew caused this flight to become unstable. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/8/20201 hour, 14 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 58: AC797

An Air Canada DC-9 is on its way to Toronto, Canada when an emergency causes the plane to make an emergency landing in Cincinnati, Kentucky. Find out the mysterious circumstances behind the emergency descent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/1/20201 hour, 27 minutes, 46 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month Nov 2020

Our Aviation Stories of the Month Episode for November. We read thank god/thank goodness stories from our listeners like you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/26/202053 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 57: EB017

A DC-8 Cargo Plane is on its climb out of Sacramento when something unexpected happens. What caused this plane to crash into a selvedge yard. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/24/20201 hour, 1 minute, 22 seconds
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Episode 56: AA331

An American Airlines 737 is landing at the airport in Kingston, Jamaica when something goes wrong. Find out how weather, a lack of information, and bad crew resource management caused this plane to over run the runway almost landing in the ocean. Link to L-1011 Project: https://www.facebook.com/groups/598644850868032/?ref=pages_group_cta --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/17/20201 hour, 37 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 55: NW001

A Lockheed Super Electra is making a series of flights from Minneapolis to Seattle in the late 1930’s when something goes wrong. Find out how this flight crashes in Miles City, Montana after taking off in our oldest reported crash yet! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/10/202040 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 54: SOU242

A Southern Airways DC-9 is on its way from Alabama to Georgia when a storm hits. Find out what caused this plane to lose both engines and land on a highway. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/3/20201 hour, 26 minutes, 28 seconds
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Episode 53: SWA1380

A Southwest Boeing 737 is on its way to Dallas from New York when the plane experiences an explosive decompression. Find out what causes this flight makes an emergency landing in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/27/20201 hour, 14 minutes, 39 seconds
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Aviation Stories of the Month Oct 2020

Our Aviation Stories of the Month Episode for October. We read spooky stories from our listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/23/20201 hour, 10 minutes, 36 seconds
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Episode 52: AA383 (2016)

An American Airlines Boeing 767 is about to take off out of O’Hare bound for Miami when something goes wrong. Find out how an unexpected problem reemerges for our one year anniversary episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/20/20201 hour, 18 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 51: NZ901

An Air New Zealand flight is doing a sight seeing tour over Antarctica on a Douglas DC-10 when it hits terrain. Find out how weather and pilot error caused this flight to be too low over the snow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/13/20201 hour, 13 minutes, 45 seconds
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Episode 50: CHK101

A Grumman G-73T, a sea plane, falls out of the sky when a wing comes off the plane after takeoff from the port of Miami. Find out what made this catastrophic crash occur. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/6/202048 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 49: TAA538

A Fokker F-27 goes down in the sea just miles away from the runway in MacKay, Queensland, Australia. Find out the circumstances that surround this crash and why no one really knows what happened. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/29/202036 minutes
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Aviation Stories of the Month Sep 2020

Our September listener episode. We read funny aviation stories from our listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/25/20201 hour, 51 seconds
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Trailer

We are the Hard Landings Podcast here to give you insights into commercial aviation disasters: how it happened, what was changed, and how it is now safer to fly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/25/202021 seconds
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Episode 48: FX705

A Fed Ex cargo DC-10 is on its way from Memphis to San Jose when something causes the flight to do many strange flight maneuvers. Find out how a desperate man and a guitar case almost caused this cargo flight to come to an untimely demise. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/22/202046 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 47: NM7100

A Metro Liner (Fairchild Metro III) is on its way to Cork, Ireland when it encounters foggy weather. Find out how weird company procedures, oversight, and bad crew training caused this plane to hit the ground and invert. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/15/20201 hour, 15 minutes, 41 seconds
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Episode 46: The Comet Crashes BOAC781 / SA201

A de Havilland Comet 1 (BOAC flight 781) suddenly explodes in midair on its way to London from Rome. Then a few months later another Comet 1 (South African Airways 201), on its way to Cairo from Rome, explodes in a similar fashion to the BOAC flight. Find out how windows and push rivets caused the first jet airliner to explode in flight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/8/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 45: QF32

A Qantas Airbus A380, the biggest jet airliner, has a catastrophe on its way to Sydney, Australia from Singapore. Find out how bad quality control caused this plane to almost fall out of the sky. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
9/1/20201 hour, 16 minutes, 51 seconds
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Episode 44: US1493/ SKW5569 The LA Runway Disaster

A USAir Boeing 737-300 is on its decent into LAX when disaster strikes. Find out how over taxed ATC and unfortunate circumstance causes this plane to crash on its landing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/25/20201 hour, 24 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 43: AMW5481

An Air Midwest Beechcraft 1900D crashes into a hangar at Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport right after take off. Find out how mechanical and company failures contributed to this accident. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/18/20201 hour, 24 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 42: The Grand Canyon Disaster

Two flights, a DC-7 and a Lockheed Super Constellation, depart out of LAX and are on their way to Chicago and Kansas City. Find out how weather, ATC, and timing caused these two airplanes to collide over the Grand Canyon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/11/202056 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 41: US1016

A USAir DC-9 is on its way to Charlotte, North Carolina when it crashes miles from the airport. Find out how this flight crashes due to weather in the final part in our weather phenomena series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
8/4/20201 hour, 14 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 40: DL191

A Lockheed L-1011 Tristar is on its way to Los Angeles when disaster hits in Dallas. Find out how Delta Airlines flight 191 crashed just short of the runway at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/28/202054 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 39: PA759

A Pan American Boeing 727 is on its first leg of a three leg flight from Miami to San Diego. Find out how weather caused this flight to crash into a neighborhood in New Orleans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/21/202044 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 38: EA66

An Eastern Airlines Boeing 727 crashes into landing lights at JFK International Airport. How did weather cause this flight's landing to go so wrong? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/14/202047 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 37: AF447

An Air France A330 goes down in the Atlantic Ocean on its way to Paris. Find out how disorientation and equipment caused this plane to crash. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
7/7/20202 hours, 17 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 36: BS211

A Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 crashes at the Kathmandu Airport in Nepal. Find out how a huge break down in crew resource management caused this flight to crash. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/30/20201 hour, 24 minutes, 22 seconds
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Episode 35: UA629

A United Airlines Douglas DC-6B is on its way from New York to Seattle with stop overs in Chicago, Denver, and Portland. Find out how this plane exploded over Longmont, Colorado. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/23/202045 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 34: COM5191

A CRJ-100 tries to take off out of Bluegrass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky. Find out how this plane took off and how that caused it to crash right off the end of the runway. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/16/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 33: AAR214

A Boeing 777-200 crashes on landing at the San Francisco International Airport. Find out how the crew caused this plane to cartwheel on the runway. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
6/9/20201 hour, 50 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 32: NCR102

A converted Boeing 747-400 cargo plane is carrying heavy military cargo from Afghanistan. Find out how some miscalculation and not enough straps caused this plane to fall from the sky. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/26/202058 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 31: NW2501

A Northwest Orient Airlines DC-4 is traveling from New York to Seattle with two stopovers on the way. Find out how weather and old times caused this plane to disappear in Lake Michigan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/19/202043 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 30: PA214

A Pan American Boeing 707 explodes over Maryland. Find out weather and lighting caused this aircraft to explode while on approach. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/12/202044 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 29: AF296

An Air France A320-100 is doing a quick go around to show off the aircraft at a small air show between Switzerland and France when catastrophe occurs. Find out how a mixture of pilot error and mechanical failure causes this plane to hit trees and go up in flames. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
5/5/20201 hour, 28 minutes, 4 seconds
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Episode 28: SWA1248

A Southwest 737-700 runs off the end of the runway at Chicago Midway Airport. Find out how some miscalculations and bad calls caused this plane to run onto a road just beyond the airport. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/28/20201 hour, 31 seconds
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Episode 27: AQ243

An Aloha Airlines 737-200 is doing an island hop from the many islands that make up Hawaii when a structure failure causes an explosive decompression. Find out how maintenance practices and ignorance caused this plane to almost crash on its way to the Maui airport. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/21/20201 hour, 45 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 26: LDA004

A 767-300 operated by Nikki Lauda’s airline Lauda Air is on its last leg of a three leg flight to Vienna. Find out how a thrust reverser caused this flight to go catastrophic and crash in the Phu Toei National Park in Thailand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/14/202035 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 25: UA553

As this flight crew is on their approach they crash just miles from the threshold of the runway at Chicago Midway Airport. Find out how this crash embodies many issues in crew resource management and caused the first fatal crash of a Boeing 737. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
4/7/202050 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 24: KLM4805/PA1736 Tenerife Disaster (Part 2)

Two Boeing 747 aircraft collide on a runway in the Canary Islands. In this part, find out what caused these two planes to collide creating the worst accident in aviation history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/31/20201 hour, 20 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 23: PA1736/KLM4805 Tenerife Disaster (Part 1)

Two Boeing 747 aircraft collide on a runway in the Canary Islands. In this part, find out the story behind this horrible disaster. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/24/202048 minutes, 6 seconds
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Episode 22: ABQ202

An A321 crashes into the Margalla Hills in Pakistan far from the airport that the plane should have been landing at. Find out how a break down in crew resource management and not following instructions caused this aircraft to smash into the hills. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/17/202055 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 21: SOU932

A DC-9 crashes with most of a University football team/staff and government officials on board. Find out how misinterpretation or incorrect instrument use may have caused this plane to fly into a hill miles from the airport. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/10/202056 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 20: BW523

A Boeing 737-800 is landing in Trinidad and Tobago on a three leg flight. Find out how a tired pilot and poor crew resource management caused this aircraft to overrun the runway. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
3/3/202048 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 19: AF4590

An Air France Concorde tries to make a standard take off out of the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. Find out how a lot of fuel and another plane caused this supersonic jet to catch fire and fall out of the sky. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/25/20201 hour, 19 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 18: TWA260

A small flight going from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, New Mexico is climbing out to their cruising altitude. Learn what happens when they cannot see through snow and fog on their climb out. Thank you to Megan Storey for suggesting this incident! Please take a minute to check out The Blackbox Series on Youtube. It's a video summary of significant aviation disasters and how they impacted flying today. You can find the channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChq9J4VLuIDhI03UhUXrD8Q/featured. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/18/202041 minutes, 58 seconds
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Episode 17: AA587

An American Airlines A300 crashes in Queens, New York just months after 9/11. Find out how over flying the aircraft caused this terrible disaster. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/11/202046 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 16: PA845

Everything seems fine as a Boeing 747-100 takes off out of the San Francisco airport. Find out how some miscalculations caused there to be a giant hole ripped into this plane on take off. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
2/4/202059 minutes, 13 seconds
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Episode 15: SGR517

A Boeing 737 has an issue with unexpected yaw and roll on their approach to Richmond, Virginia. Finally find out what had caused the series of rudder hard overs in the final part of this series! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/28/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 14: US427

A 737 crashes miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport. Find out about how this flight is very similar to a flight that happened years before and how this investigation stalled leaving investigators stumped. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/21/202043 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 13: UA585

A 737-200 crashes on approach to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Learn more about how this, the first of three accidents, started a ten year investigation into rudder hard overs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/14/202040 minutes, 38 seconds
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Episode 12: TAM3054

An A320 runs off the runway and crashes in Sao Paolo, Brazil. How did anxiety cause this plane to veer off the runway? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
1/7/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 11: AA383 (1965)

A 727 crashes on a turn to get to the runway at the Cincinnati airport. Find out how a lack of notification, bad weather, a sense of urgency, and distraction caused this flight to crash into the ground miles from the runway. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/31/201957 minutes, 9 seconds
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Episode 10: GIH141

A Boeing 727 cannot get off the ground and crashes into a small building and beach just beyond the runway. Find out how horrible organization kept this bird from taking off. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/24/20191 hour, 7 minutes, 29 seconds
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Episode 9: SR111

An MD-11 crashed into the ocean near the Canadian shore. Find out how some wiring and unfortunate procedures caused an in flight fire that incapacitated the plane while trying to perform an emergency landing in Canada. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/17/20191 hour, 12 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 8: NGA2120

A DC-8 has to return to the Jeddah airport and basically explodes on landing due to an in-flight fire. Find out how a company call caused this plane to catch fire on take off. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/10/201958 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 7: CI611

A 747-200 crashes into the ocean without any sign of an issue from the flight crew. Find out how a seemingly simple fix to the tail of this aircraft caused China Airlines 611 to break up over the ocean 22 years later. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
12/3/20191 hour, 10 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 6: GA152

An Airbus A300 crashes into mountains just miles from the Medan Polonia airport. Learn how communication and a series of missed directions caused GA152 to crash. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/26/201948 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 5: ASQ2311

An Embraer EMB-120RT crashes on approach to the Glynco Jetport in Brunswick, GA. What caused this plane to suddenly fall from the sky less than two miles from landing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/19/201941 minutes, 32 seconds
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Episode 4: CO3407

A Bombardier Q400 falls out of the sky over Buffalo, New York just miles from the airport. Find out why this fully functioning air craft plunged out the sky killing everyone on board and one on the ground back in 2009. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/12/201955 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 3: EA401

This week we cover EA401, a flight that crashed in the Florida Everglades suddenly in 1972. Listen now to find out what caused the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar to crash in the Everglades and upend the aviation industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
11/5/201944 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 2: LO16

This week we cover LOT16, a flight from Newark to Warsaw, Poland, in 2011. Listen now to find out what forced this Boeing 767 to belly-land at Warsaw Chopin Airport, shutting down the airport for 2 days. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/29/201943 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 1: UA232

In our pilot episode (pun intended), we discuss the events of UA232 (Sioux City crash) from 1989. This has some local history for us, as the flight originated in Denver. This episode is dedicated to Al Haynes and his phenomenal crew resource management that helped save so many lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support
10/22/20191 hour, 11 minutes, 31 seconds