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Hard Landings

Hard Landings Podcastwww.hardlandingspodcast.com
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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Episodes

Episode 165: CP301/ TAA592

On January 29, 1971 A Canadian Pacific Airlines DC-8 landed at Sydney and is taxiing on the runway when a vibration is felt on the plane. What caused this flight to have its tail fin destroyed?

Dec 20, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 165

Episode 164: TWA3

On January 16. 1942 a TWA Douglas DC3 is doing a series of hops from New York to California when it does not get to its finial destination. What caused this flight to fly straight into a mountain? Visit us at our website for sources and photos for this episode: www.hardlandingspodcast.com

Dec 13, 202234 minEp. 164

Episode 163: JL958/JL907

On January 31, 2001 a Japan Airlines 747 take off out of Tokyo and has to return to the airport shortly after. How does a close encounter with another aircraft cause this flight to emergency land? Want to see more? visit us on www.hardlandingspodcast.com or visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Dec 06, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 163

Episode 162: JL1045

On January 13, 1977 a Japan Airlines Cargo DC-8 is on its way to Japan from Alaska with some cows, and they crash right after take off. What caused this flight to end before it could even begin?

Nov 29, 202259 minEp. 162

Episode 161: SV763/KZA1907

On November 12, 1996 a Saudi Arabia Airlines 747 is going to Dhahran from Delhi when they disappear off radar. What caused this flight to plummet from the sky? For more information on this episode visit our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com

Nov 22, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 161

Episode 160: IR655

On July 3, 1988 an Iran Air flight is flying from Bandar Abbas to Dubai when the flight disappears from the sky. What caused this flight to crash short of its destination? More info about this crash on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com

Nov 15, 202254 minEp. 160

Episode 159: UIA873

On August 24, 1999 a Uni Air flight is landing at Hualien Airport when an explosion is heard. What caused the explosion that trashed this airplane?

Nov 08, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 159

Episode 158: N619PA

On October 17, 1977 a Sikorsky S-61 is landing at the Pan Am building when something goes very wrong. What caused this helicopter to tip and cause so much damage?

Nov 01, 202239 minEp. 158

Episode 157: ET961

On November 23, 1996 an Ethiopian Airlines flight is on its way across Africa when something unexpected happens. What caused this plane to need to try to make an emergency ditching off the coast of Africa?

Oct 25, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 157

Episode 156: SMA802D

On April 14, 2019 a Summit Air Let-410 is trying to do a take off out of Lukla when something goes really wrong. What caused this flight to end so badly?

Oct 18, 202249 minEp. 156

Episode 155: AA1420

On June 1, 1999 An American Airlines MD-82 is doing a flight from Dallas to Arkansas when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to have an eventful landing?

Oct 11, 20221 hr 37 minEp. 155

Episode 154: N264DB

On January 21, 2019 A Piper Malibu is flying from Nantes to Cardiff when it crashes unexpectedly. What caused this flight to lose control?

Oct 04, 202242 minEp. 154

Episode 153: NZA703

On June 9, 1995 an Ansett New Zealand flight is on its way from one part of the North island to another when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to crash so close to landing?

Sep 27, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 153

Episode 152: TS236

On August 24, 2001 an Air Transat A330 is doing a flight over the Atlantic when they need to emergency land. What caused this flight to make an unexpected landing?

Sep 20, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 152

Episode 151: GLO1907/ N600XL

On September 29, 2006 a Embraer Legacy 600 is flying to Eduardo Gomes International Airport, its first of a few stop overs when they need to emergency land due to some control issues. What caused this flight to be detained in Brazil?

Sep 13, 20221 hr 40 minEp. 151

Episode 150: AUL821

On September 14, 2008 an Aeroflot Nord 737-500 is on approach to the Perm International Airport in Russia when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash so close to their final destination?

Sep 06, 20221 hr 31 minEp. 150

Episode 149: QF72

On October 7, 2008 a Qantas A330 is doing a flight from Singapore to Perth when something happened on the way. What caused this flight to land early due to chaos?

Aug 30, 20221 hr 50 minEp. 149

Episode 148: KAL007

On September 1, 1983 a Korean Airlines flight is on its way to Seoul, South Korea, but the flight never makes it. What caused this flight to crash in the middle of cruise flight.

Aug 23, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 148

Episode 147: N128CM

On March 22, 2009 a PC-12 decides to divert to Burt Mooney Airport in Montana when something goes wrong. What caused thsi flight to crash so close to touch down?

Aug 16, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 147

Episode 146: SLM764

On June 7, 1989 a Surinam Airways flight is doing an approach to Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport when they crash. What caused this flight to end so abruptly?

Aug 09, 202258 minEp. 146

Episode 145: ALW301

On February 6, 1996 a Birgenair Charter 757 takes off out of the Dominican Republic when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to crash into the ocean just minutes after takeoff?

Aug 02, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 145

Episode 144: EGF4148

On October 31, 1994 an American Eagle operating as Simmons Airlines ATR-72 is doing a short flight from Indianapolis to Chicago, but it never makes it. What caused this flight to crash unexpectedly?

Jul 26, 20221 hr 40 minEp. 144

Episode 143: PA7

On November 8, 1957 a Pan Am Stratocruiser is starting an around-the-world journey, but they do not get very far. What caused this flight to disappear from radar?

Jul 19, 202242 minEp. 143

Episode 142: N8354N

On October 16, 2000 the govenor of Missouri, his son, and another passenger take off to make a short flight in Missouri when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this plane to crash during flight?

Jul 12, 202255 minEp. 142

Episode 141: PI489/ AF6502 (Minisode series episode 4)

On August 2, 1989 a Piedmont Airlines 737-400 is on its way to Charlottle when they have to divert and make an emergency landing. On October 20, 1986 an Aeroflot is making one of its several stops when it crashes on landing. What caused these two flights to end so bandly?

Jul 05, 202236 minEp. 141

Episode 140: LTU230/ LT540 (Minisode series episode 3)

On October 4, 2007 an LTU Airbus A330 is doing a routine flight when they have to return to Dosseldorf. On November 20, 1974 A Lufthansa 747 is taking off out of Narobi when it crashes. What caused these German based airlines to have so many problems?

Jun 28, 202243 minEp. 140

Episode 139: N559DW/ N781FE (Minisode series epsiode 2)

On April 12, 2009 a family charters a plane to go to Jackson, Mississippi when they have to turn around. On November 23, 2018 a Fed Ex flight goes to the run up area and stops responding to ATC. What cuased these flights to not go as planned?

Jun 21, 202258 minEp. 139
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