Air Traffic Out Of Control

Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast In this episode, Endeavor flight 5094 is preparing for takeoff from Laguardia airport (LGA) when pilots alert the tower of something strange. A person is walking around on the runway where the aircraft is scheduled to depart from. Police and ground crews are dispatched to check out what's going on.  

In this episode, we head out to San Francisco (SFO). Incoming aircraft are experiencing multiple TCAS RA alerts as they approach, causing them to go around. This situation has become typical at SFO due to heavy airspace congestion. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, a Jet Blue pilot is concerned about instructions from air traffic control on his approach to JFK. An Air France heavy aircraft is flying only one thousand feet overhead and the pilot is concerned about turbulence from the wake. The tower doesn't take kindly to his criticism and chirps back at his request to turn away. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoo...

In this episode, we are going down under, where a Quantas B737 declares an emergency while taking off from Sydney, bound for Brisbane. The right engine of the aircraft has exploded and the grass adjacent to the runway has caught on fire. The explosion and subsequent fire results in thick smoke on the runway, and the tower springs into action to halt operations and deal with the situation. Follow A...

In this episode, a private aircraft is making an approach to Phoenix Sky Harbor, when the tower denies the landing due to a special guest. There is a temporary flight restriction in place due to VIP presidential movement. The pilot weighs his options with the tower, because he is only able to land at an airport which has customs available, since the aircraft is inbound from Mexico. Follow Amy Tang...

In this episode, a helicopter is violating airspace over New York city and causing concern with air traffic control.  To make things worse, the pilot is not on the frequency he needs to be on to communicate with the JFK tower. ATC engages a nearby police helicopter to chase the rogue chopper and they follow it towards Laguardia. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodca...

In this episode, a Maregrass Saab 2000 is carrying the Auburn University basketball team from Auburn to Houston when a fight breaks out on board. The pilot declares an emergency and requests to divert to Montgomery to have authorities deal with the out of control players. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, a small aircraft radios the tower at Palo Alto Airport (PAO) reporting low fuel. The pilot makes an emergency landing on nearby Highway 85, while the controller enlists help from a Cirrus pilot in the area. The helpful Cirrus pilot locates the aircraft which was upside down on the side of the highway and confirms that emergency crews had responded to the incident. Follow Amy Tango...

In this episode, a UPS MD-11 (Flight 753) is going from Dallas to Rockford when pilots declare an emergency. They are experiencing unreliable airspeed and navigation issues with the aircraft. The crew suspects the plane has been struck by lightning which is leading to these numerous problems. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, we go to Washington Regan Airport (DCA). A U.S. Coast Guard Blackjack helicopter is performing an air defense scramble in the area, which halts all traffic at the airport. The tower stands by and tries to keep the anxious pilots at bay. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, Jet Blue flight 2892 is making the approach to New York JFK airport when the pilot declares an emergency. He is reporting a fuel imbalance and suspects a fuel leak on the aircraft. Crews on the ground confirm the aircraft has an active leak coming from the right wing as the aircraft makes its landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast      

In this episode, Skywest flight 5263 is taking off from Denver, when it strikes a large bird. The pilot radios the tower, requesting to return to the airport due to the damage sustained to the windshield, when a mysterious laser hits the aircraft. The pilot alerts the tower of the unauthorized laser, which lets other pilots in the area know to be on the lookout. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitt...

In this episode, Delta flight 2120 is taking off from Las Vegas when the pilot alerts the tower of an issue. The aircraft has a flight control problem related to the flaps and is looking to return to Las Vegas. An emergency is declared and the crew goes through their checklists prior to returning. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

Hello Air Traffic Out of Control fans...I'm excited to be back after a late summer hiatus! In this episode, we go to Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport (ATL). A Delta pilot radios the tower, reporting they believe they struck something. The tower confirms that they indeed hit the tail of another Delta aircraft, knocking the whole tail section off of a CRJ. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitt...

In this episode, we go to Salt Lake City where two Delta airlines planes have a slight mishap on the tarmac. A Delta 737 preparing to take off for Santa Ana, clips the tail of another Delta Airbus A320 with its wing tip. Both aircraft sustained damage and had to return to their gates. Costly mistake for Delta. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, Delta flight 1245 is taking off from Palm Beach International Airport, bound for Boston, when the pilots receive a warning. The aircraft is alerting them of a left engine fire, so they request to return to Palm Beach immediately. The aircraft returns safely to the airport and emergency crews spring into action to make sure everyone on board remains safe. Follow Amy Tango Charlie o...

In this episode, we go back up to Oshkosh, where another crash has occurred during the massive AirVenture event. This time, a Diamond Twin Star aircraft was making its approach when the left wing and main gear impacted the runway. The plane ended up overshooting the runway and coming to rest in the grass. Nobody was injured during the incident thankfully. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: htt...

In this episode, we listen in as the tower at Ogden City Airport navigates a situation with a Cessna aircraft. The pilot has received a landing gear indication, so proceeds to do a low pass so the tower can do a visual check. The tower tells the pilot to hold while they ready emergency crews. All of a sudden, the pilot makes an urgent request to land, and then suddenly the plane goes down in a nea...

In this episode, we go to Oshkosh, Wisconsin where it is opening day at AirVenture, a massive fly-in aviation conference with more than 10,000 planes normally in attendance. As air traffic control struggles to deal with the constant flow of aircraft, a plane is reported to have crashed in a nearby field and has caught fire. Unfortunately, both people on board sustained fatal injuries. Follow Amy T...

In this episode, a Southwest 737-79P is preparing to take off from Portland Maine to Baltimore when something goes sideways. The pilot accidentally takes off from a temporarily closed runway which had vehicles on it. Luckily, the vehicles were able to get out of the way and the flight departed without incident. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, we fly over to Gothenburg, Sweden where a Ryanair Boeing B737-800 has just landed from Sarajevo. The pilot reports a possible fire on board and requests to evacuate on the runway. The tower confirms that there is indeed smoke coming from the aircraft and dispatches the fire department. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, United flight 1001 (B757) takes off from Los Angeles (LAX). Immediately, several other pilots radio the tower, to let them know they saw a tire fly off the United plane on take off. The tower initiates a runway inspection to determine which tire they are missing. To top it all off, at the end of the recording, you will hear another United flight, report a bird strike. Talk about a...

In this episode, we have a scary situation in Littleton, Colorado. A pilot is making an approach to Centennial Airport (KAPA) when he experiences an engine failure. The tower attempts to re-route the pilot but it's too late, so he needs to look for a place to make an emergency landing. Luckily, he gets the aircraft on the ground safely and is seen walking away from the site. Follow Amy Tango Charl...

In this episode, we go to Denton, Texas where airport construction is causing some issues. An aircraft is taxxing out for takeoff when one of its wings clips a piece of construction equipment. They decide to abort the takeoff until ground crews can inspect and clear the plane. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, a Delta Airlines flight leaving Detroit for Amsterdam is looking to make an emergency landing. For an odd reason. The pilot of flight 136reported to the tower at JFK that onboard meals were spoiled, resulting in some passengers becoming ill. The pilot requests to land in New York to have the food issues remedied and get several passengers medical assistance. Not a great look for D...