On July 19. 1967, a Piedmont Airlines 727 is flying to Roanoke, Virginia, but they never make it. What caused this flight to end in disaster? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Aug 19, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 304
On October 19, 1996, a Delta Air Lines flight is landing at LaGuardia, but their landing is a bit bumpy. What caused this flight to have issues on landing? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 303
For this listener episode our listeners tell us stories about travel mishaps, experiences, aircraft maintenance errors, and more. Send us a story: Aviation Stories of the Month Submission Form — Hard Landings Podcast Listen to other stories: Aviation Stories of the Month — Hard Landings Podcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast...
Aug 10, 2025•56 min
On October 25, 1999, a Learjet 35 is chartered to take Payne Stewart and some staff to Dallas, but they veer off course. What caused this flight to veer off course and eventually crash? Find photos and resources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 13 min
On June 18, 1986, a Grand Canyon Airlines flight is doing a sightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash alongside Helitech flight 2? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 300
This is our Passenger/ Traveler Etiquette episode where we talk about when and how to travel based on our experiences. With the help of our friend Chaz, who is a former flight attendant, we give you all the information you need to travel smoothly to your destination. Find the outline for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Jul 22, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 299
On October 11, 1983, an Air Illinois flight is experiencing issues after take-off from Chicago. What caused this flight to get lost and crash so far away from its final destination? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 299
On May 8, 1978, a National Airlines 727 is flying into Pensacola, Florida, but they end up in the ocean instead. What caused this flight to be so off course? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 298
On October 31, 1996, a TAM Fokker 100 is taking off out of Sao Paolo, but disaster strikes. What caused this flight to crash right after takeoff? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 297
On December 15, 2014, a Logan Air Saab 2000 is flying a domestic flight in Scotland when they come close to crashing. What caused this flight to nearly crash into the North Sea? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 296
On December 31, 1968, a Vickers Viscount is on its way to Port Hedland, but the flight does not make it. What caused such a violent end to this trip? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Jun 17, 2025•50 min•Ep. 295
On December 1, 1974, a Trans World Airways 727 is trying to land at Dulles but does not make it. What caused this flight to end so tragically? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 294
On August 20, 2011, a First Air Boeing 737-200 crashed while attempting to land at Resolute Bay. What happened that made this flight end so tragically? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 293
On July 28, 2011, An Asiana Airlines 747 cargo flight crashes in the sea on their way to Shanghai. What caused this crash to be so similar to one that happened about a year before? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
May 27, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 291
On May 28, 2012, A Piper Cherokee and a Beechcraft Bonanza are flying on a similar course, and it does not end well. What caused this U.S. accident to need to be investigated by the Canadian TSB? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
May 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 291
On November 19, 1996, A Beech 1900C is landing at the Quincy Airport in Illinois, but it ends badly. What caused such a terrible accident on landing? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
May 13, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 290
On February 20, 2021, a United Airlines Boeing 777 is taking off out of Denver heading for Hawaii, but they do not get very far. What caused this flight to have to turn around and make an emergency landing back at Denver? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
May 06, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 289
On December 1, 1974, a Northwest Orient Airlines flight crashed in Harriman State Park near Stony Point, while en route to pick up the Baltimore Colts football team in Buffalo. What led to the Boeing 727 crashing? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 287
On November 18, 2022, a LATAM Airlines Perú A320neo was preparing for takeoff from Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima on a scheduled domestic flight to Juliaca. When the flight takes a disastrous turn on takeoff-resulting in multiple injuries and the first hull loss of its kind—how could such a tragic incident happen? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast...
Apr 22, 2025•48 min•Ep. 286
On December 1, 1993, A Northwest Airlink Jetstream 31 departed from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and crashed into a wooded area during its final approach to Hibbing. What led to such a devastating outcome? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 285
On March 22, 1984, a Pacific Western Airlines 737 caught fire during takeoff on its scheduled journey from Calgary to Edmonton. How did the fire start and what issues were found from the emergency stop? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Apr 08, 2025•51 min•Ep. 285
On June 6, 1971, a Hughes Airwest DC-9, departed Los Angeles for Seattle with several intermediate stops; however, the flight never made it past its first stop. What led to the loss of this flight? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Apr 01, 2025•55 min•Ep. 284
On July 7, 2008, during a charter flight carrying a presidential candidate and his staff, the airplane’s pitch unexpectedly increased after takeoff without a corresponding flight control input. What might have caused this malfunction? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Mar 25, 2025•40 min•Ep. 281
On September 3, 2010, a Boeing 747-400F flying from Dubai to Cologne, crashed after trying to go back to Dubai. What caused this accident, and how did this accident lead to changes in airline safety procedures? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Mar 18, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 282
On August 8, 2009, a tour helicopter was going to sight see over New York when they suddenly start falling toward the ground. How might congestion in the Hudson River VFR Corridor have played a role in the accident? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 279
On March 12, 2009, a Sikorsky S-92A, crashed into the Atlantic while en-route to offshore oil platforms off the coast of Newfoundland. How did this tragedy unfold? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 280
On September 10, 1976, a tragic mid-air collision near Zagreb, modern-day Croatia, between a British Airways Trident and Inex-Adria’s DC-9 happens. How did a fatal mistake happen, and what changes were made to improve aviation safety? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 278
On January 16, 2017, a Turkish Airlines cargo plane crashed into a residential area near Manas International Airport after the pilots misinterpreted a key signal in the cockpit. What factors led to the misjudged approach and tragic outcome? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us in Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 278
On December 4, 1965, an Eastern Air Lines Lockheed Super Constellation and a TWA Boeing 707 collided mid-air over Carmel, New York. How could this happen and how did the pilots respond in those critical moments? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Feb 11, 2025•34 min•Ep. 277
On March 8, 2017, An Ameristar Charters MD-83 is scheduled to fly from Willow Run Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, but they cannot even takeoff. What happened during takeoff that left the aircraft damaged beyond repair and raised serious questions about safety procedures? Go Fund Me for victims in the DC accident: How to Help: DC Plane Crash Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast...
Feb 04, 2025•52 min•Ep. 276