In this episode, we listen in on a controller with some great intuition. A private pilot at Rocky Mountain Metro airport, radios the tower preparing to take off, but he doesn't sound quite right. The pilot is slurring his words and can't seem to remember the runway numbers at the airport. At the end of the recording, you will hear the controller ask the pilot to shut down the aircraft so authorities could ask him some questions. Once approached, the man was indeed arrested for being under the in...
Feb 22, 2024•5 min
In this episode, we go paranormal. Piedmont flight 5795 radios the tower with an inquiry...but not your normal navigation-related query. The pilot is seeing some mysterious lights in the sky and is trying to figure out if the tower can explain it. The controllers call out to some other nearby aircraft to see if they are seeing this unexplained phenomenon. Are you a believer?? 👽 Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast...
Feb 20, 2024•5 min
In this episode, we go to Boise, Idaho (KBOI) where an Eclipse aircraft is coming in for a landing, when the tower notices sparks and smoke coming from the aircraft. Embarrassingly, The pilot forgot to remove the towbar on take off, resulting in a scary landing with emergency crews being dispatched. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Feb 15, 2024•8 min
In this episode, a Saratoga private aircraft is coming in for landing in Spanish Fork, Utah when is radios the tower with a mayday. Confusion ensues as controllers try to locate the downed plane, until someone identifies it's location. The aircraft crashed in the front yard of a house just short of the airfield. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Feb 12, 2024•5 min
In this episode, a Skywest CRJ7 is coming in for a landing in Oklahoma City, and the weather is getting frightful. As the pilot is speaking with the tower to navigate around the weather, he casually reports a lightning strike to the controller. The aircraft lands safely and the pilot and crew needs to assess whether any damage has occurred that requires attention. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Feb 09, 2024•8 min
In this episode, an Air France heavy aircraft is landing in Toronto (flight 356) from Paris when a failed landing results in a tail strike. The pilot requests to go around so he can come back in for a long rollout landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Feb 07, 2024•5 min
In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go up to Crystal Minnesota airport (KMIC). In this recording, you will hear an embarrassed pilot tell the tower he used 'a little too much brake' and ended up wrecking the aircraft, leading to a closure of the airport. Emergency crews then spring into action to remove the aircraft from the tarmac. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Feb 06, 2024•8 min
In this episode, Lufthansa flight 423 (Airbus A340-300), departs from Boston bound for Frankfurt when the aircraft strikes a bird. The pilot radios the tower, requesting to level off to 10,000 feet to assess an issue. The engine is badly vibrating, so the pilot determines that a return to Boston is the best course of action. The aircraft circles back to the airport after dumping fuel. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast...
Feb 05, 2024•8 min
In this episode, a Beech Craft, C99 commuter aircraft took off from Manchester New Hampshire when the tower started noticing the plane flying erratically off course. It turns out the cockpit door flew off the aircraft causing the pilot to lose control, while also making communications with the tower very difficult. The plane ended up crashing in a nearby residential area. Luckily, the sole pilot on board was injured, but survived. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpod...
Jan 31, 2024•8 min
In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, American Airlines flight 1849 is diverted to Minneapolis while performing a flight from Charlotte to Portland when it experiences a failure on engine number one. The pilot decisively radios the tower with a mayday and organizes an emergency landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Jan 29, 2024•8 min
In this episode, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 is departing Las Vegas for Portland (SW464) when the flight deck radios the tower. As the aircraft climbed past 14,000 feet, the pilots received some flight control malfunction alerts. After running their checklists, the aircraft returns to the airport after it is determined they have a rudder failure. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Jan 26, 2024•8 min
In this episode, we go out to Burbank, California where a Medevac aircraft is looking to come in for a landing. The tower loses radar on the aircraft, and then it is discovered that the pilot got confused and landed at nearby Whiteman airport by accident. The pilot then turns around and takes off, bound for his original destination... "Burbank". Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Jan 25, 2024•5 min
In this episode of Air Traffic Out of Control... Air traffic control can be a tension-packed profession. There's a lot at stake and tempers can often flare when things go wrong. In this episode, the exchange between a Jet Blue pilot and the tower get a little heated when congestion is backing up things at SFO. As you will hear, the Jet Blue pilot isn't too pleased with the tower's instructions or the delay it is causing him. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast...
Jan 18, 2024•7 min
In this episode of Air Traffic Out of Control, we go to JFK, where Jet Blue flight 355 is preparing for take off when the plane catches fire on the runway. Flames are visibly coming from engine number two of the aircraft and emergency crews are dispatched to deal with the situation. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Jan 17, 2024•7 min
In this episode of Air Traffic Out of Control, we go over to Salt Lake City. A Delta airlines pilot preparing for take off alerts the tower that a suspicious man is on the runway waving his hands in the air. Police are alerted and the hunt begins for the individual in the yellow vest who somehow gained unauthorized access to the tarmac. Authorities follow reports that the man has been seen in the de-icing field and, sadly, discover his body inside the engine of a plane. A very unusual and sad da...
Jan 10, 2024•5 min
In this episode, we go out to North Central West Virginia Airport. A twin engine aircraft experiences issues with it's landing gear which results in the plane going off the runway upon landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Jan 09, 2024•5 min
In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in on the recent incident that took place on Alaska Airlines flight 1282 on January 5th. The Boeing 737-9 Max took off from Portland, Oregon bound for Ontario, California, but when it reached 16,000 feet, a portion of the fuselage blew off and the plane immediately depressurized. The pressure was so intense that a young boy on the flight had his shirt torn completely off by the suction. Oxygen masks were deployed on board for the 177 passe...
Jan 06, 2024•14 min
In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in as Southwest flight 464 radios the tower in Las Vegas after departure. The pilot is experiencing a 'flight control anomaly' and is trying to work out the issues while planning a potential return to LAS. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Jan 03, 2024•12 min
In this episode, we go over to Japan as we just learned about the incident that took place in Tokyo. A Japan Airlines Airbus A350 arriving from Sapporo to Tokyo Narita was touching down when the aircraft impacted a Japanese Coast Guard Dash-8 and burst into flames. Everyone on board the Japan airlines aircraft was evacuated. 5 of the 6 occupants of the Coast Guard aircraft suffered fatal injuries. The Captain survived but sustained serious injuries. Unfortunately, the audio prior to the incident...
Jan 02, 2024•3 min
In this episode, we fly down to New Orleans where a Southwest Boeing 737 is taking off, bound for Tampa, Florida. Almost immediately after takeoff the pilot radios the tower declaring an emergency. The aircraft has suffered a major bird strike which has disabled the left engine. The strike was so severe that several blades on the engine were destroyed. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Dec 27, 2023•10 min
In this episode, we go to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), where the runway configuration is notorious for presenting pilots with uncomfortable landing situations. In this clip, we hear Skywest flight 5592 and United flight 2366 approaching at the same time while maintaining a visual. Flight 2366 aborts the landing when it receives a TCAS warning and goes around, only to have another similar simultaneous approach with American Airlines flight 1308. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: ...
Dec 20, 2023•8 min
In this episode, a private aircraft with two people on board is experiencing engine trouble and radios the tower in Asheville, North Carolina. The pilot regains partial power, but notes to the controller that he heard a 'big bang' so asks him to stand by. The pilot is is unable to make it to the airport, which results in the pilot making an emergency landing on interstate 26. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Dec 19, 2023•6 min
In this episode, a Boeing 737-900 is traveling from LAX to Las Vegas when it radios the tower prior to arrival. Delta flight 2580 is experiencing a pressurization problem and is on oxygen. The pilot is asking for priority to land in order to get the crew and passengers to safety as soon as possible. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Dec 16, 2023•8 min
In this episode, Delta flight 2380 radios the Laguardia tower after takeoff declaring an emergency. The aircraft, bound for New Orleans is requesting a return to LGA because the pilot is reporting fumes in the cockpit. Upon landing, the pilot determines the source of the fumes as emergency crews are dispatched. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Dec 14, 2023•6 min
In this episode, we have double trouble. First, an American Airlines Air bus A321 is arriving at Phoenix from Washington DC, but is experiencing a slat issue. The pilot of AA2006, requests the longest runway possible for their landing... At the same time, another American flight (AA1038) is arriving with a different emergency and takes priority over flight 2006. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Dec 14, 2023•10 min
In this episode, an aircraft radios the tower at Phoenix Mesa Gateway (IWA) with a problem. The cowling has been torn off the plane and has struck the windshield, cracking it. The pilot declares an emergency and assistance is deployed as he arrives. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Dec 12, 2023•5 min
In this episode, Frontier airlines flight 3918 is coming in to Long Island MacArthur airport, and the conditions aren't exactly ideal. The pilot is experiencing almost zero visibility as he plans for arrival. You will hear him in the recording discussing alternate plans if the situation is untenable. To top it off, the tower is closed while he attempts to navigate to his destination safely. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast...
Dec 11, 2023•11 min
In this episode, we go to Palm Beach International Airport where the tower learns of some lighting issues on the taxiway. Listen in as they try to help pilots navigate without critical light signals that are designed to keep everyone safe and organized. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Dec 06, 2023•9 min
In this episode, a small private aircraft experiences an engine failure after take off from Lakeland Florida. The pilot radios the tower alerting them that he has no choice but to bring the plane down in a field. He can't make it back to the airport or any other airports nearby. Another pilot helps out the tower in locating the plane as rescue crews are deployed. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast
Nov 28, 2023•6 min
In this episode, an Air Atlanta Boeing 747 departs from JFK, headed for Liege, Belgium with some precious cargo. It's very common for top competition horses to be shipped by air between the United States and Europe. While in transit, these animals are placed in compact horse stalls and cared for by highly trained equine professionals to ensure their safety. In this wild clip, a horse actually escaped from the stall after take off and the equine flight attendant couldn't re-secure the animal. The...
Nov 21, 2023•12 min
