AIRLINE DISASTERS

With everything going on, from accidents to huge TSA lines, we have to ask: is it even safe to fly in the US right now? Let's dive in.

In this episode, we examine the Air Canada incident at LaGuardia Airport - what unfolded, what’s been confirmed, and what remains unclear. We break down the early findings, walk through the timeline, and speak to aviation experts about the factors that may have contributed. As investigators begin their work, we separate speculation from fact and explore what this could mean for airline safety movi...

Join us for a quick debrief on what we know so far on Air India 171. We explain that a preliminary investigation found the fuel control switches were moved to the "cut-off" position shortly after takeoff, leading to engine thrust loss. The reports highlight disagreement over pilot responsibility, with the U.S. aviation authority asserting the fuel switches were safe, and the Indian Commercial Pilo...

With all of the recent news surrounding the FAA and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), we decided to break our normal format and talk about how safe it is, or isn't, to fly out of EWR this summer.

Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed in South Korea on December 29, 2024, resulting in 179 fatalities. The accident, the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea's history, is under investigation, with a suspected bird strike potentially contributing to landing gear failure. The investigation also focuses on the malfunctioning thrust reversers and wing flaps, along with the presence o...

In this episode, we dive into the harrowing story of Air Florida Flight 90, the tragic crash that shocked the nation in January 1982. Departing from Washington National Airport during a brutal snowstorm, the plane struck the 14th Street Bridge shortly after takeoff, plunging into the icy Potomac River. Join us as we explore the series of events that led to the disaster, the heroic rescue efforts t...

On May 25, 2003, a Boeing 727-223 airliner, tail number N844AA, vanished without a trace from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola. This mysterious disappearance set off a global manhunt led by law enforcement and intelligence agencies across the world, including the U.S. To this day, the aircraft remains missing, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. In this episode, we dive in...

In this haunting episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS, we delve into the enduring mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, one of the most baffling aviation disasters in modern history. On March 8, 2014, the Boeing 777 disappeared from radar during a routine flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying 239 passengers and crew. Despite one of the most extensive and costly search efforts in aviation histor...

In this episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS, we explore the devastating crash of Swissair Flight 111, a tragedy that claimed 229 lives and raised serious questions about in-flight fire safety. On September 2, 1998, the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 en route from New York to Geneva experienced an in-flight fire that spread rapidly through the cockpit, leading to the loss of control and the eventual crash into t...

In this episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS, we investigate the tragic and controversial crash of TWA Flight 800, one of the most mysterious accidents in aviation history. On July 17, 1996, the Boeing 747 exploded in mid-air just 12 minutes after takeoff from JFK International Airport, bound for Paris, killing all 230 people on board. The fiery crash into the Atlantic Ocean sparked widespread speculation...

In this episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS, we dive into the tragic crash of American Airlines Flight 587, which occurred on November 12, 2001, just two months after the 9/11 attacks. The Airbus A300, en route to the Dominican Republic, crashed into a residential neighborhood in Queens, New York, shortly after takeoff from JFK International Airport, killing all 260 people on board and five on the ground...

In this poignant episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS, we investigate the heartbreaking story of Pan Am Flight 103, which was brought down by a bomb over the town of Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21, 1988. The explosion killed all 259 people aboard the Boeing 747 and 11 people on the ground, marking one of the most infamous acts of terrorism in aviation history. We’ll uncover the details of how the bom...

In this episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS, we delve into the tragic events surrounding American Airlines Flight 191, one of the deadliest aviation accidents in U.S. history. On May 25, 1979, moments after takeoff from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the DC-10 experienced a catastrophic engine failure, resulting in the loss of control and the deaths of all 271 passengers and crew, as well as two p...

In this deeply sobering episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS, we explore the tragic downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, one of the most shocking aviation disasters of the 21st century. On July 17, 2014, the Boeing 777 was shot down over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 passengers and crew aboard. What should have been a routine flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur turned into an international crisis...

In this episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS, we dive into the tragic story of Turkish Airlines Flight 981, one of the deadliest crashes in aviation history. On March 3, 1974, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 en route from Paris to London crashed into the Ermenonville Forest, killing all 346 people on board. What caused this disaster? A simple design flaw in the cargo door, compounded by oversight and miscommu...

In this harrowing episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS, we unravel the events leading to the catastrophic Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision, one of the deadliest aviation accidents of all time. On November 12, 1996, two commercial airliners—a Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 and a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76—collided in the skies over India, claiming 349 lives. We’ll break down the communication err...

In this gripping episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS, we explore the devastating crash of Japan Airlines Flight 123, the deadliest single-aircraft accident in aviation history. On August 12, 1985, a routine domestic flight turned into a nightmare when the Boeing 747 suffered a catastrophic failure, leading to a heartbreaking loss of 520 lives. Join us as we delve into the technical failures, cockpit reco...

The disaster at Tenerife Airport in 1977, in which two Boeing 747s collided on the runway, remains the deadliest accident in aviation history. This podcast examines the events of that day, exploring the factors that led to the crash and the lasting impact it has had on aviation safety.