The captain of a Bombardier Q400 becomes fixated with landing the plane no matter what. US Bangla Airlines Flight 211 is on approach when the crew becomes overwhelmed. The captain is in the middle of a breakdown and becomes disoriented. Once the crew finds the runway, the captain commits to landing at all costs. What was going on in the cockpit of this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Coinbase (http://coinbase.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) and Trade Coffee (http://drinktrade....
Mar 03, 2022•48 min•Season 8Ep. 71
Charlotte, Patrick and Brian are here to introduce a new podcast about maritime disasters: Ship Hits The Fan! Find it wherever you download podcasts or click here https://link.chtbl.com/shiphitsthefan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 02, 2022•54 sec
Learn what it takes to turn Black Box Down into an animated show. Gustavo and Chris are joined by Jordan Cwierz, Andrew Lhotsky and Al McClelland to learn the behind the scenes of Aviation Explanation. Learn some animation information on this bonus episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Babbel (http://babbel.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/BLACKBOXDOWN16 or use code BLACKBOXDOWN16 at checkout) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Find...
Feb 24, 2022•43 min
Gustavo Sorola and Chris Demarais are joined by Nichole Goodnight to talk about the realism of aviation in movies. Listen as they discuss Nightmare at 20,000 Feet, Yellowjackets, and 7500 in this bonus episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) and SoloStove (http://solostove.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/bl...
Feb 10, 2022•52 min
Find out the real life inspiration for this Twilight Zone episode. Gustavo and Chris guest star on the Insidious Inspirations Podcast to tell you what inspired the Twilight Zone episode "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet". Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Insidious Inspirations: https://podcasts.bloody-disgusting.com/#insidiousinspirations Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Feb 10, 2022•22 min
A Boeing 747 has engine trouble after takeoff. El Al Flight 1862 has just taken off and is flying over Amsterdam when the plane loses power from two engines. The crew realizes they are too high and too fast to land and must circle over the city. Suddenly the pilots lose control and the plane crashes into a nearby apartment building. What series of events led to this crash? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Babbel (http://babbel.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) and Native (ht...
Jan 27, 2022•52 min•Season 7Ep. 70
A Boeing 747 carrying military vehicles crashes right after takeoff. National Airlines Flight 102 is flying five multi-ton military vehicles out of Afghanistan and stops for a quick refueling. After some concerns about the cargo being loose, the crew prepares for departure. Shortly after takeoff, the plane pitches up sharply and falls flat to the ground. What series of events led to this accident? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanha...
Jan 20, 2022•55 min•Season 7Ep. 69
The captain of a Saab 340B gets lost in the clouds. Crossair Flight 498 has just taken off from Zurich and is climbing through the clouds. The crew are instructed to turn left, but the captain initiates a right turn without the first officer realizing. The bank angle continues to increase until the plane begins spiraling to the ground. Why did the captain make such a harsh right turn? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Peacemaker (http://hbomax.com/peacemaker) and HelloFres...
Jan 13, 2022•51 min•Season 7Ep. 68
The pilots of a Bombardier CRJ200 decide to take a flight to 41,000 feet. Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701 was a meant to be a simple relocation flight but the pilots decide to fly to the maximum altitude of 41,000 feet. After a short celebration, the engines start to lose power and shut down causing the plane to stall. Why weren't the pilots able to recover the plane? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) ExpressVPN (h...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 67
A DC-10 suffers explosive decompression while climbing to cruising altitude. Turkish Airlines Flight 981 has a cargo door burst open while climbing. This was not the first time this exact situation has occured, but safety recommendations were not implemented to prevent this from happening a second time. What is the fate of this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Fundrise (http://fundrise.com/blackboxdown) BetterHelp (http://betterhelp.com/blackboxdown) and HelloFres...
Dec 30, 2021•47 min•Season 7Ep. 66
A Beechcraft 1900D becomes uncontrolable immediately after takeoff. Air Midwest Flight 5481 starts pitching up uncontrollably after taking off. The pilots do their best to force the nose down but are unable to regain control of the aircraft. What made this plane become uncontrollabe? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by FightCamp (http://joinfightcamp.com/blackboxdown) HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code blackboxdown14) and Public Rec (http://publicr...
Dec 23, 2021•51 min•Season 7Ep. 65
A Convair CV-580 is flying between Norway and Denmark when it disappears from radar. Partnair Flight 394 is cruising over water when all contact is lost. Investigators find several strange things concerning the planes black boxes and are confused about what they are seeing. Eventually they discover something sinister about some of the parts that were installed on the aircraft. What discoveries were made about this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by The Jordan Harbin...
Dec 16, 2021•55 min•Season 7Ep. 64
A Lockheed L-1011 Tristar has an emergency after takeoff and is forced to land. Saudia Flight 163 has just taken off when the crew recieves a smoke warning from the cargo compartment. As they return to the airport, they lose their number 2 engine but land safely. However, after coming to a stop, the crew are never heard from again. What happened aboard this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) HelloFresh (ht...
Dec 09, 2021•46 min•Season 7Ep. 63
A Boeing 757 crashes in Colombian mountains. American Airlines Flight 965 is on approach to their destination airport when the pilots are given instructions to land on a different runway. The pilots become confused and get lost while trying to figure out their new approach path and fly directly towards a mountain. What happened on this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Honey (http://joinhoney.com/blackbox...
Dec 02, 2021•48 min•Season 7Ep. 62
A Boeing 747 starts nose diving towards the Pacific Ocean. China Airlines Flight 006 is cruising normally towards California when the crew thinks an engine has failed. While trying to restart the engine, the captain doesn't notice a continuous bank to the right and the plane enters a nose dive. Were the crew able to regain control of the plane? Find out in this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by FightCamp (http://joinfightcamp.com/blackboxdown) HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown...
Nov 25, 2021•52 min•Season 7Ep. 61
Two airliners collide over France in 1922. Three accidents from the 1920's helped shape aviation regulations still used today. What were these three accidents? Find out on this bonus episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown) and HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code blackboxdown14) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/bl...
Nov 18, 2021•33 min
Gus shares stories about becoming a pilot. Gus and our producer Dennis share stories with Chris about what it is like to be a student pilot. How hard could being a pilot really be? Find out on this bonus episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Stamps (http://stamps.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The Stinky Dragon: https://lin...
Nov 04, 2021•49 min
Only one person on a Boeing 737 is awake. The crew of Helios Airways Flight 522 are trying to solve a problem as they are climbing to cruising altitude. Suddenly all radio communication stops but the plane flies for several more hours. An F-16 pilot looks into the airplane and finds that everyone is motionless except for one person who enters cockpit. What happened aboard this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Honey (http://joinhoney.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) HelloFresh (h...
Oct 21, 2021•57 min•Season 6Ep. 60
The throttles of an Airbus A330 are not responding to the captain's inputs. Cathay Pacific Flight 780 has a few minor engine warnings while cruising but are told it is safe to continue the flight. The problems get worse as the flight continues and the throttle becomes unresponsive during their approach leaving the flight too fast for a safe landing. What happens to Flight 780? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown) Public Rec (htt...
Oct 14, 2021•55 min•Season 6Ep. 59
An Airbus A330 suddenly pitches down on its own. Qantas Flight 72 is cruising over the Indian Ocean when it violently pitches down without warning. The Captain eventually regains control but moments later it pitches down again. What is happening on board this plane to cause it to suddenly dive? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Honey (http://joinhoney.com/blackboxdown) FightCamp (http://joinfightcamp.com/blackboxdown) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.c...
Oct 07, 2021•54 min•Season 6Ep. 58
A Convair CV-600 is flying at low altitudes at night in mountainous terrain. Texas International Airlines Flight 655 tries to fly around a line of thunderstorms at night without a flight plan. The crew goes off course and find themselves in mountainous terrain at night and can't see where they are. What happened to this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code blackboxdown14) Fundrise (http://fundrise.com/BLACK...
Sep 30, 2021•34 min•Season 6Ep. 57
A Boeing 737 catches fire after parking at the gate. China Airlines Flight 129 safely lands and taxis to their gate. After shutting down the engines, the right engine bursts into flames with everyone still on board. What caused this strange fire? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Honey (http://joinhoney.com/blackboxdown) FightCamp (http://joinfightcamp.com/blackboxdown) and Liquid IV (http://liquidiv.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) Take Our Survey!: https://bit.ly/blackboxd...
Sep 23, 2021•42 min•Season 6Ep. 56
A heavy crosswind pushes an aircraft off the runway during takeoff. Continental Airlines Flight 1404 is getting ready for takeoff when they notice a strong crosswind. The winds are below the maxium speed allowed, but as they begin takeoff, the wind becomes too powerful and the aircraft rolls off the runway. How powerful were these winds and why couldn't the pilots fight it? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code blac...
Sep 16, 2021•50 min•Season 6Ep. 55
The captain and first officer get overwhelmed and crash the airplane. Aeroflot Flight 821 is approaching its destination when the two pilots get confused and overwhelmed. The captain is underqualified and neither pilot is very familiar with the plane they are flying. How did two unqualified pilots be left in charge of this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code blackboxdown14) ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.co...
Sep 09, 2021•43 min•Season 6Ep. 54
A fire rages midflight above the cockpit. Swissair Flight 111 is one hour into their flight when the crew starts smelling smoke. A fire has started in the area above the cockpit and causes the plane to crash into the ocean. What what the cause of this fire? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by Fundrise (http://fundrise.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDo...
Sep 02, 2021•41 min•Season 6Ep. 53
A flight around the world mysteriously crashes in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Pan Am Flight 7 was on its way to Hawai'i while making several radio check ins. After failing to check in, search and rescue began and it was discovered the plane crashed North of its planned course. What happened on board this plane that led it to crash? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by FightCamp (http://joinfightcamp.com/blackboxdown) HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and u...
Aug 26, 2021•46 min•Season 6Ep. 52
An engine falls off an airplane as it is taking off. American Airlines Flight 191 has just reached takeoff speed when the engine falls off the airplane. What caused the engine to leave the aircrat and what happened to this flight? Find out on this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by LiquidIV (http://liquidiv.com and use code BLACKBOXDOWN) Burrow (http://burrow.com/blackboxdown) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! ht...
Aug 19, 2021•49 min•Season 6Ep. 51
Gustavo tells the history of Trijets to Chris. Learn why three engine airplanes were developed and why we don't see them anymore in this bonus episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/blackboxdown) and Raycon (http://buyraycon.com/blackboxdown) Find SCP Archives on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit SCParchives.com for more information. Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Black Box Down Crash Simulator...
Aug 12, 2021•38 min
During the Black Box Down Panel for RTX 2021, Gustavo gives both Chris and the audience a test. How well do they do? Find out on this bonus episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/blackboxdown14 and use code BLACKBOXDOWN14) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (http://jordanharbinger.com/start) Find us on social media and buy our merch here! https://linktr.ee/BlackBoxDownPod Black Box Down Crash Simulator: https://roosterteeth.com/watch/black-box-down-1 Tales From The ...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min
The brand new Boeing 737 Max 8 crashes in Indonesia. Lion Air Flight 610 has trouble right after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia. With innacurate speed and altitude indications, both pilots fight with the plane to try and stop it from diving to the ocean below. What made this plane crash? Find out in this episode of Black Box Down. Sponsored by ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/BLACKBOXDOWN) MeUndies (http://meundies.com/blackboxdown) and Gabi (http://gabi.com/blackboxdown) Find SCP Archives ...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 50
