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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 info@hardlandingspodcast.com with suggestions/feedback.
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On November 29, 2019, a Piper Chieftain is doing a medical charter flight picking up a patient from Seward. As they fly from Anchorage, they never make it, what caused this flight to crash on their way? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On May 18, 2011, An Omega Aerial Refueling Services Boeing 707 is taking off out of Naval Air Station Point Mugu, but they do not make it very far. What caused this flight to crash just off the end of the runway?Find sources and photos for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On 20 September 1989, A USAir Flight 737-400 veered off the runway at LaGuardia Airport and came to rest in the waters of the East River. In the aftermath of that night, what ultimately happened to the aircraft?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On April 27th, 1995, An IAI Westwind disappeared during a flight over southeastern Australia. After it vanished from sight, what happened to the aircraft?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcastFind some merch:www.hardlandingspodcast.com/merch
On March 6, 2005, An Air Transat flight took off out of Varadero on its way to Quebec City, but they don’t get far until they have to turn around. What caused this flight to need to return to Varadero not long after takeoff? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On December 16, 1997, An Air Canada flight is trying to land in New Brunswick, but it’s really foggy and hard to see the runway. What caused this flight’s attempted go around to end up in trees instead? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On June 12, 1980, an Air Wisconsin Metroliner was approaching Lincoln, Nebraska, when a routine landing suddenly turned into a critical situation. What went wrong on this flight that caused it to crash before reaching its destination?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
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On July 28, 2018, An Air Vanuatu ATR-72 is flying, but then has an issue with a fire on board. What caused this flight to emergency land and hit two other aircraft?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On July 10, 1991, a L'express flight is flying through some storms on their way to Birmingham. What caused this flight to crash in a neighborhood while they were trying to land?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On October 2, 1971, a BEA Vickers Vanguard is flying to Salzburg, Austria but something catastrophic happens. What caused this flight to nosedive on its journey?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On April 27, 1966, A LANSA Constellation is flying to Cusco from Lima, but they never arrive. What caused this flight to crash on their way to the airport?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On April 5, 2022, An Air France Boeing 777 is landing in Paris when they decide to do a go-around. What caused this flight to make that decision so close to landing?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On September 23, 1999, A Qantas 747 is making a stopover in Bangkok, but it does not go to plan. What caused this flight to not be able to complete its journey to London?Find Photos and Sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On June 11, 1993, A Monarch Airlines Piper Chieftain is flying to Young Airport, but they never land. What caused this flight to hit some trees when they are trying to land?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On September 28, 2018, An Air Niugini 737 is trying to land in Port Moresby, but they end up in the water. What caused this unintentional ditching?Find sources and photos for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On January 19, 2021, An IndiGo A320 is flying through Mumbai airspace when they get a traffic advisory. What exactly led to this close-call situation?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On May 5, 1983, An Eastern Airlines Tristar is flying from Miami to Nassau, but they have some engine difficulties. What caused this flight to need to turn around and emergency land at Miami?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On March 14, 2017, An Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky S-92 helicopter is going to help with a save at night, but they never make it. What caused this rescue helicopter to need to be rescued?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On January 15, 2023, a Yeti Airlines flight is trying to land in Pokhara, Nepal, but they don’t make it to the airport. What caused this flight’s untimely end so close to the airport?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
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