Air Traffic Out Of Control

In this episode, we go out to North Central West Virginia Airport. A twin engine aircraft experiences issues with it's landing gear which results in the plane going off the runway upon landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast            

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in on the recent incident that took place on Alaska Airlines flight 1282 on January 5th. The Boeing 737-9 Max took off from Portland, Oregon bound for Ontario, California, but when it reached 16,000 feet, a portion of the fuselage blew off and the plane immediately depressurized. The pressure was so intense that a young boy on the flight had...

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in as Southwest flight 464 radios the tower in Las Vegas after departure. The pilot is experiencing a 'flight control anomaly' and is trying to work out the issues while planning a potential return to LAS. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast              

In this episode, we go over to Japan as we just learned about the incident that took place in Tokyo. A Japan Airlines Airbus A350 arriving from Sapporo to Tokyo Narita was touching down when the aircraft impacted a Japanese Coast Guard Dash-8 and burst into flames. Everyone on board the Japan airlines aircraft was evacuated. 5 of the 6 occupants of the Coast Guard aircraft suffered fatal injuries....

In this episode, we fly down to New Orleans where a Southwest Boeing 737 is taking off, bound for Tampa, Florida. Almost immediately after takeoff the pilot radios the tower declaring an emergency. The aircraft has suffered a major bird strike which has disabled the left engine. The strike was so severe that several blades on the engine were destroyed. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://...

In this episode, we go to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), where the runway configuration is notorious for presenting pilots with uncomfortable landing situations. In this clip, we hear Skywest flight 5592 and United flight 2366 approaching at the same time while maintaining a visual. Flight 2366 aborts the landing when it receives a TCAS warning and goes around, only to have another sim...

In this episode, a private aircraft with two people on board is experiencing engine trouble and radios the tower in Asheville, North Carolina. The pilot regains partial power, but notes to the controller that he heard a 'big bang' so asks him to stand by. The pilot is is unable to make it to the airport, which results in the pilot making an emergency landing on interstate 26. Follow Amy Tango Char...

In this episode, a Boeing 737-900 is traveling from LAX to Las Vegas when it radios the tower prior to arrival. Delta flight 2580 is experiencing a pressurization problem and is on oxygen. The pilot is asking for priority to land in order to get the crew and passengers to safety as soon as possible. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, Delta flight 2380 radios the Laguardia tower after takeoff declaring an emergency. The aircraft, bound for New Orleans is requesting a return to LGA because the pilot is reporting fumes in the cockpit. Upon landing, the pilot determines the source of the fumes as emergency crews are dispatched. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode, we have double trouble. First, an American Airlines Air bus A321 is arriving at Phoenix from Washington DC, but is experiencing a slat issue. The pilot of AA2006, requests the longest runway possible for their landing... At the same time, another American flight (AA1038) is arriving with a different emergency and takes priority over flight 2006. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter...

In this episode, an aircraft radios the tower at Phoenix Mesa Gateway (IWA) with a problem. The cowling has been torn off the plane and has struck the windshield, cracking it. The pilot declares an emergency and assistance is deployed as he arrives. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast    

In this episode, Frontier airlines flight 3918 is coming in to Long Island MacArthur airport, and the conditions aren't exactly ideal. The pilot is experiencing almost zero visibility as he plans for arrival. You will hear him in the recording discussing alternate plans if the situation is untenable. To top it off, the tower is closed while he attempts to navigate to his destination safely. Follow...

In this episode, we go to Palm Beach International Airport where the tower learns of some lighting issues on the taxiway. Listen in as they try to help pilots navigate without critical light signals that are designed to keep everyone safe and organized. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast      

In this episode, a small private aircraft experiences an engine failure after take off from Lakeland Florida. The pilot radios the tower alerting them that he has no choice but to bring the plane down in a field. He can't make it back to the airport or any other airports nearby. Another pilot helps out the tower in locating the plane as rescue crews are deployed. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitte...

In this episode, an Air Atlanta Boeing 747 departs from JFK, headed for Liege, Belgium with some precious cargo. It's very common for top competition horses to be shipped by air between the United States and Europe. While in transit, these animals are placed in compact horse stalls and cared for by highly trained equine professionals to ensure their safety. In this wild clip, a horse actually esca...

In this episode, we go down under to Australia. Jetstar flight 203 is departing Sydney for Auckland, New Zealand when the pilots report a hydraulic problem with the aircraft. The landing gear is not retracting, so they request to return back to Sydney. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, Jet Blue flight 534, is taxiing on the runway in San Francisco when it radios the tower with an issue. The aircraft collided with a tug vehicle, causing some serious damage. The tower mobilizes airport safety services to tend to the damaged plane. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, United Airlines flight 1045 radios the tower in Newark (EWR) after departure requesting to return. The pilot is reporting an error due to trapped fuel in the center fuel tank. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, American Airlines flight 2597 departs from Dallas Fort Worth bound for Burbank. The aircraft is on the initial climb when the pilot experiences a trim issue and radios the tower. The flight levels off at 8,000 feet to burn off some fuel and review checklists prior to returning back to the airport. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.c...

In this episode, a Piper Navajo aircraft has made an emergency landing in a field near Winnipeg/St. Andrews Airport (YAV). The tower enlists a nearby aircraft to do a flyover to try and locate the downed plane while emergency crews are dispatched. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake hits SFO, with the epicenter almost precisely at the airport. The tower quickly springs into action to alert incoming aircraft that prior to landing, they need to conduct a sweep of the runway to ensure there was no damage. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have a wild one. A helicopter pilot traveling between Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia is casually discussing his plans with the tower when something frightening happens. At the mid point of this clip, you will hear a shocked pilot breathing heavily after a freak lightning strike sends the helicopter into a rapid descent. The pilot collects...

In this episode, we have a scary situation. On a Horizon flight from Seattle to San Francisco, a pilot sitting in the jumpseat in the cockpit goes rogue and tries to pull both Engine Fire handles. This would have shut down the fuel to both engines and caused them both to stop, potentially sending the aircraft into a free fall. The individual gets subdued and moved out of the cockpit as the flight...

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a PSA Airlines Canadair Regional Jet departing from Philadelphia bound for Cincinnati accelerates for takeoff when the crew rejects the takeoff abruptly. The pilots immediately stop on the runway and start evacuating the passengers from the aircraft with no explanation. The airline later reported that the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue. Throu...

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, FedEx flight 1376 departs from Chattanooga, Tennessee and immediately discovers a problem. The aircraft is experiencing a hydraulic issue and needs to return to the airport due to an unsafe landing gear indication. The plane passes the tower, which confirms that the landing gear has not been deployed, so the pilots must execute a no gear landing. Foll...