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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 221: PA202

On April 29, 1952, a Pan Am Boeing Stratocruiser is flying from Rio de Janeiro to Port of Spain, but they get lost along the way. What caused this flight to crash in the depths of the Amazon rain forest? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jan 16, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 221

Episode 219: The Hindenburg

On May 6, 1937, a German Zeppelin is making a transatlantic trip from Frankfort to New Jersey then tragedy strikes. What caused this airship to explode into a fireball upon landing? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jan 02, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 219

Episode 218: THA311

In 1992 a Thai Airways International A-310 is flying from Bangkok to Nepal but they never make it. What caused this flight to smash into a mountain? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Dec 26, 20231 hr 46 minEp. 218

Episode 217: PA845/26

On March 26, 1955, A Pan Am stratocruiser was doing a regularly scheduled flight to Honolulu when a strong vibration was felt. What caused this flight to have to ditch in the ocean? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Dec 19, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 217

Episode 216: TI655

On September 27, 1973, A Texas international airlines flight is trying to find its way to Texarkana, but they never get there. What caused this flight to deviate into a mountain? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Dec 12, 202344 minEp. 216

Episode 215: PW314

On February 11, 1978, a Pacific Western flight is landing in Cranbrook when they encounter an unexpected complication. What caused this flight to need to go around and ultimately crash? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Dec 05, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 215

Aviation Stories June-July 2023

We read stories from our listeners written to us in June and July 2023. Want to submit a story? Go to our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form

Dec 03, 20231 hr 24 min

Episode 214: MH134

On July 18, 2018, a Malaysia Airlines flight is about to take off out of Brisbane, Australia when they have a speed issue. What caused this flight to turn around and land soon after takeoff? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Nov 28, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 214

Episode 213: BOAC911

On March 5, 1966, A BOAC flight is trying to fly its last leg from Tokyo to Hong Kong when the flight is viciously shaken. What caused this flight to crash into Mt. Fuji in pieces? Find photos and sources on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Nov 21, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 213

Episode 212: TWA800 (1964)

On November 23, 1964, a Trans World Airlines 707 is taking off out of Rome when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash before if hardly left the ground. Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Nov 14, 202351 minEp. 212

Episode 211: TV863

On September 8, 1970, a Trans International Airlines flight is flying from JFK to Dulles in Washington DC, but they barely get off the ground. What ultimately caused damage and for this flight to stall into the ground? Find sources and photos from this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Nov 07, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 211

Aviation Stories of the Month March 2023-June 2023

We read stories submitted by our listeners from March 2023 to June 2023. Submit your story on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Nov 06, 20231 hr 19 min

Episode 210: NA27

On November 3, 1973 a National Airlines flight is flying a leg from Houston to Las Vegas when an explosion shakes the cabin. What caused this flight to shake and need to make an emergency landing? Photos and Sources for this episode can be found on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Oct 31, 202355 minEp. 210

Episode 209: UA624

On June 17, 1948 A United Airlines DC-6 is flying to Laguardia when they crash over Mount Carmel Pennsylvania. What caused the crew to become incapacitated and hit a hill? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Oct 24, 202343 minEp. 209

Episode 208: DI574

On January 1, 2007, an Adam Air flight going from Surabaya to Manado when they disappear off of radar. What caused this flight to crash in the Makassar Stright? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Oct 17, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 208

Episode 207: MP138

On December 4, 1974, a Martinair DC-8 is landing in Sri Lanka on its way to Jeddah when they crash. What caused this to crash into a mountain? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingpodcast

Oct 10, 202357 minEp. 207

Episode 206: AA4439

On November 6, 2019, a Republic Airways flight operating for American Airlines is flying from Atlanta to New York when they need to return. What emergency caused this flight to have to return to Atlanta after takeoff? Find sources or Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardalandingspodcast

Oct 03, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 206

Episode 205: UCA4933

On March 4, 2019, a United Express Embraer 145 is going from Newark to Presque Isle, and nothing seems to be going right. What caused this flight to crash not that far away from the runway? Find sources and photos for this episode on this website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Sep 26, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 205

Episode 204: TIM503

On January 30, 2019, an Air Tindi King air crashes on its way through the Canadian Northwest Territories. What caused this flight to end in a spinning disaster? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Sep 19, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 204

Episode 203: AV011

On November 27, 1983 an Avianca is flying a leg from Paris to Madrid on its way to Caracas when the flight disappears in the night. What caused this flight to ultimately hit three hills and crash in Mejorada del Campo? Sources and photos for this episode can be found on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Sep 12, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 203

Episode 202: VRG254

On September 3, 1989 a Varig 737-200 is flying from Maraba to Belem when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash in the Amazon? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Sep 05, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 202

Episode 201: JK5022

On August 20, 2008 a Spanair MD-82 is flying from Madrid to Las Palmas Airport, but they barely leave the runway. What caused this flight to end so soon after take off? Photos and Sources found on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Aug 29, 20231 hr 41 minEp. 201

Episode 200: SJ182

On January 9, 2021 a Sriwijaya flight is flying a domestic Indonesian flight when it suddenly ends. What caused this flight to crash intro the Java Sea? Sources and photos on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Aug 22, 20231 hr 58 minEp. 200

Episode 199: EI712 (Part 2)

On March 24, 1968 an Aer Lingus Vickers Viscount is flying to London from Cork when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash into the ocean? Photos and sources for this episode are on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Aug 15, 20231 hrEp. 199

Episode 198: EI712 (Part 1)

On March 24, 1968 an Aer Lingus Vickers Viscount is flying to London from Cork when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash into the ocean? Photos and Sources: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Aug 08, 202346 minEp. 198

Episode 197: UA608

On October 24, 1947 a United DC-6 is flying from Los Angeles to Chicago but they have some complications over Bryce Canyon in Utah. What caused this flight to crash while trying to emergency land in Utah? Find resources and photos on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Aug 01, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 197

Episode 196: Stockport Air Disaster

On June 4, 1967 a British Midland Argonaut is trying to land at Manchester Airport but they do not make it. What caused this flight to crash land in the middle of a town? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jul 25, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 196

Episode 195: DA0034

On July 31, 1979 a Dan Air flight is chartering oil workers to the Aberdeen Airport when take off does not go as planned. What caused this flight to crash while trying to take off? Find photos, sources, and related episodes on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jul 18, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 195

Episode 194: Farnborough Air Show 1984 Crash

On September 4, 1984 a De Havilland Buffalo is doing a stunt for the Farnborough Air Show when disaster strikes. What caused this flight to end so wrong? Find sources and photos on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jul 11, 202354 minEp. 194

Episode 193: CO1713

On November 15, 1987 a Continental Airlines DC-9 is trying to take off out of Stapleton International in Denver, but they barely get off the ground then they crash. What caused this flight to end so abruptly after take off? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jul 04, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 193
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