Hard Landings

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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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On 16 July 1983, a British Airways Helicopters Sikorsky S-61 departed from Penzance bound for St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly, but they never make it. What went so terribly wrong on that fateful journey?

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On 23 August 2013, an AS332 L2 Super Puma helicopter crashed into the sea near Lerwick Airport. What factors have contributed to this tragic sea crash?

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On October 27th, 2018, a Leonardo AW169 helicopter tragically crashed just moments after takeoff from Leicester City's iconic King Power Stadium in England. What went so wrong that night?

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On March 5, 1973, two Spanish airliners are heading to London from Spain, but neither make it to their final destination. What caused these flights to end tragically?

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On June 15, 2006, a TNT Airways flight diverted due to poor weather, but a misstep on approach caused a hard touchdown at Birmingham. How did a routine diversion go so wrong?

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On November 27, 2008, an XL Airways Germany Flight on an A320 is flying to Germany but crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near the French coast. What went wrong in the final moments of the flight?

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On February 17, 1991, Ryan International Airlines Flight 590, a cargo plane carrying U.S. mail, crashed on takeoff from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. What would have caused this flight to have such a devastating end?

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On May 13, 2019, two floatplanes, a DHC-2 Beaver and a DHC-3 Otter, collided mid-air over George Inlet, Alaska. How did this tragic collision happen, and what can it teach us about aviation safety?

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On February 15, 1961, a Sabena 707 crashed near Brussels with the entire U.S. figure skating team on board. What led to this tragedy, and how did it reshape history?

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On November 27, 2004, A CASA 212 on a charter mission for the U.S. military in Afghanistan sets out on a routine flight, but it never reaches its destination. What caused this flight to crash in a box canyon completely off course?

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On November 8, 1961, a tragic chartered flight by the United States Army crashed while attempting to land at Byrd Field near Richmond, Virginia. What chain of events led this flight to a catastrophic end as it descended toward Richmond?

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On August 7, 2020, An Air India Express flight from Dubai approaches the runway in Calicut, India, but the touchdown takes a dramatic turn. As the aircraft struggles to stop, it overruns the runway, raising the urgent question: what led to this high-stake landing mishap?

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On December 20, 1995, an American Airlines flight is on its way to Colombia, but they get a little lost on the way. What caused this flight to crash right into a mountain on their descent?

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In this Bonus Episode we discover the history of the Russian Tupolev Tu-144 from our Patron Bob. Find out about the development and accidents of the Russian supersonic plane. Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On March 23, 1994, the U.S. military is doing a series of training exercises out of Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina then something unthinkable happens. What caused two aircraft to collide and cause a disaster?

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On October 10, 2006, An Atlantic Airways BAe-146 is landing in Norway when they go right over a cliff. What caused this flight to slide right off the end of the runway?

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On July 16, 1999, JFK Jr is flying himself and some family to Martha's Vineyard, but they never arrive. What caused their Saratoga to crash into the Atlantic Ocean?

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On March 1, 1962, An American Airlines Boeing 707 is taking off out of what is now JFK, but they do not make it far. What caused this flight to lose control and crash soon after takeoff?

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On November 12, 1995, an American Airlines MD-83 is landing at Bradley International Airport when they hit a snag. What caused this flight to hit some trees on the way down?

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On November 22, 1968, a Japan Airlines DC-8 is flying into San Fransisco when they suddenly hit the water. What caused this flight to make an accidental ditching?

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On July 13, 1973, a Delta DC-9 is flying into Boston when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to hit the sea wall close to the runway at Logan?

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On June 23, 1985, an Air India 747 is flying from Canada on its way to India when it disappears over the Atlantic Ocean. What caused this flight to fall from the sky close to Ireland?

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On February 21, 1982, a Pilgrim Airlines Twin Otter is flying to Boston from New York, but the aircraft catches on fire. What caused this flight to ignite and crash?

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On May 15, 2017, a charter repositioning flight is flying to Teterboro airport in New Jersey, but they fall short. What caused this flight to end in a parking lot not too far from the runway?

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On June 3, 2012, a Dana Air flight is landing in Lagos from Abuja, but they crash before they reach the runway. What caused this flight’s ultimate demise?

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