Hard Landings

On July 28, 2018, An Air Vanuatu ATR-72 is flying, but then has an issue with a fire on board. What caused this flight to emergency land and hit two other aircraft? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On July 10, 1991, a L'express flight is flying through some storms on their way to Birmingham. What caused this flight to crash in a neighborhood while they were trying to land? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On October 2, 1971, a BEA Vickers Vanguard is flying to Salzburg, Austria but something catastrophic happens. What caused this flight to nosedive on its journey? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On April 27, 1966, A LANSA Constellation is flying to Cusco from Lima, but they never arrive. What caused this flight to crash on their way to the airport? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On April 5, 2022, An Air France Boeing 777 is landing in Paris when they decide to do a go-around. What caused this flight to make that decision so close to landing? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On September 23, 1999, A Qantas 747 is making a stopover in Bangkok, but it does not go to plan. What caused this flight to not be able to complete its journey to London? Find Photos and Sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On June 11, 1993, A Monarch Airlines Piper Chieftain is flying to Young Airport, but they never land. What caused this flight to hit some trees when they are trying to land? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On September 28, 2018, An Air Niugini 737 is trying to land in Port Moresby, but they end up in the water. What caused this unintentional ditching? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On January 19, 2021, An IndiGo A320 is flying through Mumbai airspace when they get a traffic advisory. What exactly led to this close-call situation? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On May 5, 1983, An Eastern Airlines Tristar is flying from Miami to Nassau, but they have some engine difficulties. What caused this flight to need to turn around and emergency land at Miami? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On March 14, 2017, An Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky S-92 helicopter is going to help with a save at night, but they never make it. What caused this rescue helicopter to need to be rescued? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On January 15, 2023, a Yeti Airlines flight is trying to land in Pokhara, Nepal, but they don’t make it to the airport. What caused this flight’s untimely end so close to the airport? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On February 14, 2010, a charter airline is ferrying a plane to Sweden, but they barely make it out of the Czech Republic before they crash. What caused the untimely demise of this aircraft? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On April 6, 1993, a China Eastern Airlines flight is flying over the Pacific on its way to Los Angeles when there is an upset. What caused this flight 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

On November 18, 2009, an air ambulance flight is flying toward Norfolk Island to refuel for their trip to Melbourne, but they never make it. What caused this flight to have a watery end? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On December 26, 1989, a United Express flight flying a BAe Jetstream 31 crashed on its descent into Pasco. What caused this flight’s sudden crash while trying to land? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On June 18, 1998, A Propair flight took off out of Montreal then they start having some issues. What caused this flight to have a fiery end? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On November 12, 1975, an Overseas National Airways DC-10 is forced to abort takeoff at John F. Kennedy International Airport, ending in runway excursion. What caused such a dramatic accident? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On November 6, 1967, A TWA 706 is on a journey from New York to Los Angeles, but it ended in tragedy before it got there. What went wrong that day on the runway? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On June 8, 1995, a ValuJet DC-9 is flying to Miami, but they have an issue on takeoff. What caused this flight to catch fire right when they were about to depart? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On September 15, 2006, An EasyJet flight is traveling to Bristol, but they experience some issues. What caused this flight to have problems on their way to their final destination? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On April 2, 2011, a Gulfstream Aerospace test flight of the G650 ended in tragedy when the aircraft crashed during takeoff at Roswell International Air Center. What went wrong during this critical test? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On July 19. 1967, a Piedmont Airlines 727 is flying to Roanoke, Virginia, but they never make it. What caused this flight to end in disaster? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On October 19, 1996, a Delta Air Lines flight is landing at LaGuardia, but their landing is a bit bumpy. What caused this flight to have issues on landing? 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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