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?
Dec 07, 2021•47 min•Ep. 111
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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?
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 110
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.
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 109
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?
Nov 16, 2021•53 min•Ep. 108
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?
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 107
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?
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 106
Aviation Stories of the Month October 2021
This month we read spooky stories from our listeners and tell a few of our own.
Oct 27, 2021•44 min
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”.
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 105
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?
Oct 19, 2021•52 min•Ep. 104
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?
Oct 12, 2021•42 min•Ep. 103
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?
Oct 05, 2021•59 min•Ep. 102
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?
Sep 28, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 101
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.
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 16 min
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?
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 100
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?
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 99
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?
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 98
Aviation Stories of the Month August 2021
This month we read our listener's learning stories for our August Aviation Stories of the Month.
Sep 06, 2021•44 min
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?
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 97
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.
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 96
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?
Aug 17, 2021•50 min•Ep. 95
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?
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 94
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?
Aug 03, 2021•50 min•Ep. 93
Aviation Stories of the Month July 2021
We read Firework/ Celebration stories from our listeners. We also tell a few stories of our own.
Jul 28, 2021•44 min
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?
Jul 27, 2021•35 min•Ep. 92
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.
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 91
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?
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 90
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.
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 89
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?
Jun 29, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 88
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.
Jun 28, 2021•49 min
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?
Jun 22, 2021•55 min•Ep. 87
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