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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 247: NTW723

On November 7, 2007, a Nationwide Airlines Boeing 737-200 is taking off out of Cape Town International Airport, but they start experiencing some trouble with control. What caused this flight to have to emergency land back at the airport? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us in Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jul 16, 202458 minEp. 247

Episode 246: QNK671

On March 31, 1992, a Trans-Air Service Boeing 707 is going from Luxembourg to Kano, but they end up needing to make an emergency stop. What caused this flight to cut its path short in France? Find photos and sources on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jul 09, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 245

Episode 245: US405

On March 22, 1992, a USAir Fokker F-28 is taking off out of LaGuardia in New York, but they do not get very far. What caused this flight to be so similar to Air Ontario flight 1363? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jul 02, 20241 hr 36 minEp. 245

Episode 244: ONT1363

On March 10, 1989, an Air Ontario flight is taking off from the Dryden Regional Airport in Canada, but they do not get far. What caused this flight to crash on their climb out? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jun 25, 20241 hr 48 minEp. 244

Aviation Stories September-December 2023

In this episode we read stories from our listeners that were submitted between September to December 2023. Submit your story on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jun 24, 202455 min

Episode 243: MF1285R

On December 12, 1985, An Arrow Air charter flight is taking off out of Gander, but they soon start to fall out of the sky. What caused this flight to become the worst aviation accident on Canadian soil? Find Photos and Sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jun 18, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 243

Episode 242: SWN294

On January 8, 2016, A West Air Sweden CRJ-200 is flying from Oslo to Tromso, but they crash before they can get there. What caused this flight to lose control and plummet to the ground. Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jun 11, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 242

Episode 241: KC1388

On November 11, 2018, An Air Astana is taking off out of Portugal, but they start to have issues. What causes this flight to need to make an emergency landing? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jun 04, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 241

Episode 240: FDB981

On March 19, 2016, a Flydubai 737-800 is trying to land in Russia, but they have some difficulties. What caused this flight to disintegrate on the runway? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

May 28, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 240

Episode 239: CG1600

On October 13, 2011, an Airlines PNG Dash 8 is doing short hops across Papua New Guinea when they lose control. What caused this flight to force land in the forest? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

May 21, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 239

Episode 238: IC605

On February 14, 1990, an Indian Airlines A320 is flying from what used to be Bombay to Bangalore and crashes on landing. What caused this flight to crash into a golf course not far from the airport? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

May 14, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 238

Episode 237: SVR178

On August 15, 2019, a Ural Airlines Airbus A321 is taking off out of Moscow when they crash into a field. What caused this aircraft to fall out of the air so soon after takeoff? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

May 07, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 237

Episode 236: BNF352

On May 3,1968, a Braniff International Airways Lockheed Electra is flying to Dallas, but they never arrive? What caused this flight to crash on its journey across some weather? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website! www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Apr 30, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 236

Episode 235: SAS686/D-IEVX The Linate Airport Disaster

On October 8, 2001, a Scandinavian Airlines flight is taking off out of the Linate Airport in Milan when they get rocked. What caused this flight to crash and what issues got uncovered because of it? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Apr 23, 20241 hr 44 minEp. 235

Episode 234: BNF250

On August 6, 1966, a Braniff International Airways flight is going from a stopover in Kansas City to Omaha, Nebraska when they fall from then sky. What caused this flight to crash amongst thunderstorms? Photos and Sources found on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Apr 16, 202450 minEp. 234

Episode 233: SAA295

On Novembre 28, 1987 a South African Airways 747-200 combi is taking off after a stopover in Mauritius when they crash into the ocean. What caused this flight to have a tragic water landing? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Apr 09, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 233

Episode 232: G-CBDJ

On March 24, 2022, a CT2K sport aircraft is doing a small general aviation flight in the UK but landing goes wrong. What caused this small aircraft to bounce and ultimately damaged? Fine photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Apr 02, 202456 minEp. 232

Episode 231: ET302 MAX Crashes Part 2

On March 10, 2019, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 is flying from Ethiopia to Kenya, but they never make it. What caused this flight to crash so soon after takeoff? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Mar 26, 20243 hr 14 minEp. 231

Episode 230: LIN610 MAX Crashes Part 1

On October 29, 2018, a Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 is doing a domestic flight in Indonesia when they fly off course. What caused this flight to crash into the sea 12 minutes after takeoff? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Mar 19, 20241 hr 47 minEp. 230

Episode 229: UAE521

On August 3, 2016, an Emirates 777 is landing in Dubai when they decide to go around. What caused this flight’s go around to go so wrong? Find photos and sources on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Mar 12, 20241 hr 41 minEp. 229

Episode 228: FR4102

On November 10, 2008, a Ryanair 737 is landing at Rome's Ciampino airport when they try to do a go around. What caused this flight to fail their go Around and crash onto the runway? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Mar 05, 202452 minEp. 228

Episode 227: FR4978

On May 23, 2021, a Ryanair flight is flying from Greece to Lithuania when they get interrupted. What caused this flight to need to land in Belarus? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Feb 27, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 227

Episode 226: GF072

On August 23, 2000, a Gulf Air A320 is landing in Bahrain but they miss the airport. What caused this flight to get off track and crash into the ocean? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Feb 20, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 226

Episode 225: DAN1008

On April 25, 1980, a Boeing 727 was flying and holding before landing in Tenerife. What caused this flight to crash into a side of a hill? Find sources and photos on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Feb 13, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 225

Episode 224: CI006

On February 19, 1985, a China Airlines 747 SP was flying over the Pacific to Los Angeles when they dropped. What caused this flight to drop several thousand feet and need to emergency land? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Feb 06, 20241 hr 36 minEp. 224

Aviation Stories August-October 2023

We read stories sent from our listeners from August to October 2023. Want to submit a story go to our website: Aviation Stories of the Month Submission Form — Hard Landings Podcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Feb 03, 20241 hr 18 min

Episode 223: FX80

On March 23, 2009, a Fed Ex MD-11 cargo flight is landing at Narita in Japan when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to flip and catch on fire? Sources and Photos: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jan 30, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 223

Bonus Episode 2: T-571 (Uruguayan Air Force flight 571)

Content Warning: We do discuss survival and cannibalism in this episode. Listener discretion is advised. On October13, 1972, A charter flight from the Uruguayan Air Force is taking a Rugby team to Chile from Uruguay but it does not go well. What caused this flight to crash in the Andes and make the team survive in the mountains? Sources and Photos: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast...

Jan 29, 202452 min

Episode 222: FX14

On July 31, 1997, A Fed Ex MD-11 cargo flight is landing at Newark when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to slip and catch on fire? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jan 23, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 222

Episode 220: PA6

On October 15, 1956, a Pan Am Stratocruiser is on its last leg from Hawaii to San Francisco, but they never make it. What caused this flight to need to ditch in the Pacific Ocean? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Jan 22, 202453 minEp. 220
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