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Hard Landings

Hard Landings Podcast

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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00:51:18

Episode 285: PW501

Hard Landings ·

2025/04/08

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?Find sources and photos for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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00:54:47

Episode 284: RW706

Hard Landings ·

2025/04/01

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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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00:40:07

Episode 283: MEP8663

Hard Landings ·

2025/03/25

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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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02:05:18

Episode 282: UPS6

Hard Landings ·

2025/03/18

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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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01:07:00

Episode 281: 2009 Hudson River Mid-air Collision

Hard Landings ·

2025/03/11

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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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01:09:01

Episode 280: CHI91

Hard Landings ·

2025/03/04

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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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01:12:46

Episode 279: BA476/JP550 (1976 Zagreb Mid-Air Collision)

Hard Landings ·

2025/02/25

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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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01:09:50

Episode 278: TK6491

Hard Landings ·

2025/02/18

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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us in Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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00:34:04

Episode 277: EA853/TWA42 (1965 Carmel Mid-air Collision)

Hard Landings ·

2025/02/11

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?Find sources and photos for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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00:51:43

Episode 276: AJI9363

Hard Landings ·

2025/02/04

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?Go Fund Me for victims in the DC accident: How to Help: DC Plane Crash Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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00:59:09

Episode 275: G-BEON (1983 British Airways Helicopters...

Hard Landings ·

2025/01/28

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?Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast Want to recommend an episode? Email us: info@hardlandingspodcast.com

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01:22:46

Episode 274: G-WNSB

Hard Landings ·

2025/01/21

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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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00:40:08

Aviation Stories January -March 2024

Hard Landings ·

2025/01/21

For this listener episode we read stories about balloons, singleness, and other topics! Send us a story: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form Listen to previous stories: www.hardlandingspodcaast.com/aviation-stories-of-the-month-links-and-monthly-topics

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01:20:25

Episode 273: G-VSKP (2018 Leicester Helicopter Crash)

Hard Landings ·

2025/01/14

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?Find photos, sources, and videos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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00:55:36

Episode 272: IB504/BX400: Nantes Mid-air Collison

Hard Landings ·

2025/01/07

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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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01:19:16

Episode 271: TAY325N

Hard Landings ·

2024/12/31

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? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us in Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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01:03:33

Episode 270: GXL888T

Hard Landings ·

2024/12/24

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? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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00:57:32

Episode 269: RYN590

Hard Landings ·

2024/12/17

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? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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01:15:43

Episode 268: 2019 Alaska Mid-air Collision

Hard Landings ·

2024/12/10

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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us in Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support

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01:11:27

Episode 267: OO-SJB

Hard Landings ·

2024/12/03

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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-landings-podcast/support

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