Air Traffic Out Of Control

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Chico, California (CIC) where a single engine aircraft crashes, causing a shutdown of the airport. The tower helps to navigate the emergency process while trying to divert all other aircraft away from Chico. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out of Control, Alaska flight 334 declares an emergency due to a passenger disturbance.  The pilot radios the tower and requests a diversion to Spokane Washington instead of their planned Seattle destination due to a bomb threat on board. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast    

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear Delta flight 605 heading to Minneapolis from Mexico City. The pilot radios air traffic control to alert them that there are smoke fumes in the cabin and oxygen masks have been deployed for passengers and crew. The aircraft has sustained an oil leak and needs to divert to Austin for an emergency landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: htt...

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Phoenix and Delta flight 2076. The pilot radios the tower requesting to return to the gate.   An uncooperative passenger is vaping and they are going to remove him from the aircraft. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in as Air Canada flight 720 from Toronto is approaching LaGuardia and reports an engine failure. The pilot needs to act quickly and diverts to nearby Newark airport for an emergency landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have the audio from an incident yesterday in Charlotte, NC. Delta flight 1092 from Atlanta to Charlotte contacted the tower due to a landing gear warning. The nose landing gear would not extend on the Boeing 717, so they would need to perform an emergency landing. Listen in as the pilot arranges the landing with the tower. Unfortunately the audio f...

Every Air Traffic Controller's nightmare is making a mistake that puts people's lives in danger. It's an extremely important job, but it also has its risks. In today's episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control we hear a situation where the controller mixed up instructions for two approaching American Airlines planes.  A call to flight 2133 was actually meant for 1083 and it resulted in a potentially d...

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Bush airport in Houston to listen in on a crazy weather situation. Things get so dicey in fact that there are reports of planes flipped over and the tower gets evacuated. Scary stuff! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Palm Beach International Airport to listen in on the tower as they navigate some severe weather in the area with multiple aircraft in the air and on the ground. Who knew air traffic controllers also had to be meteorologists? Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, United flight 1509 from San Francisco bound for Honolulu rejects take off after the pilots report an engine failure and potential fire. Emergency services immediately spring into action to check on the Boeing 777. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, Air Portugal flight 208 is taking off from JFK but radios back to the tower to request a return to the airport. It turns out something struck the aircraft soon after take off and the pilot is exercising extreme caution. You will hear the tower request the remaining fuel and souls on board. Even thought the pilot does not declare an emergency, the towe...

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, An Air Canada flight from Toronto to Montreal declares an emergency soon after take off. The pilot smells an electrical burning smell in the cockpit and requests to return to the airport. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, Southwest flight 456 is about to depart from Austin but aborts the take-off. The aircraft has had an engine failure and also blown a tire at the same time. Talk about having a bad day at the office. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, an unauthorized drone flying in restricted airspace over Pittsburgh International Airport causes a ground stop. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, United Airlines flight 1390 approaches San Francisco International airport but is held off by air traffic control.  They are trying to clear a backlog on the ground with more than a dozen planes waiting to take off so they ask the approaching flight to go around - twice! As you will hear, the pilot of the United flight is more than annoyed and lets hi...

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a small aircraft is taking off from Santa Monica airport and flips over just off the runway. The control tower notifies emergency response and they are deployed to the scene. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

On this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a Jetspeed aircraft is approaching Bozeman airport in Montana but the tower cannot establish communications. After repeated attempts, the pilot lands without clearance. As you will hear, the controller is not impressed. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, An Embraer private jet takes off from Houston-Hobby airport but has to declare an emergency and turn back immediately because a door has come off the aircraft. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a pilot coming into Casa Grande airport is losing engine power and needs to make an emergency landing. The pilot is amazingly calm as he communicates with the tower as he approaches. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear an emergency situation going down in Orange County, Florida. A pilot radios the tower with a mayday...he has had an engine failure and is attempting to land on Highway 50. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast    

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have an odd one. Delta flight 5675 from Atlanta to Hilton Head Island was sent back to the gate after taxiing out onto the runway. It turns out a worker's hat flew off and got sucked into the engine. Once the remains of the hat were removed from the engine, the aircraft got on with it's business and made it's way to Hilton Head.

In this episode, an Alaska airlines aircraft is preparing to land at Boston Logan airport when a large vessel seems to be crossing in front of the airport, potentially obstructing the landing. The tower intervenes and advises when the boat has cleared the way for a safe landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a Piper (PA-32R-301) Saratoga aircraft (N9087V) has a flat tire upon landing at Rockford airport in Chicago, blocking both crossing runways.   This is a first for the pilot and the tower tries to resolve the issue as soon as possible.  Unfortunately, the airport gets shut down while the ground crew deals with the Piper. Time is of the essence, as Rock...

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear a frustrated air traffic controller reprimanding a pilot for being ill-prepared during his takeoff from San Carlos airport. The pilot hasn't done his homework, which is not acceptable when the safety of others is at stake. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we visit Orlando Executive Airport and Cable Airport (Upland, CA) to hear about two unfortunate crashes. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast