Hard Landings

On December 4, 1965, an Eastern Air Lines Lockheed Super Constellation and a TWA Boeing 707 collided mid-air over Carmel, New York. How could this happen and how did the pilots respond in those critical moments? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On March 8, 2017, An Ameristar Charters MD-83 is scheduled to fly from Willow Run Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, but they cannot even takeoff. What happened during takeoff that left the aircraft damaged beyond repair and raised serious questions about safety procedures? Go Fund Me for victims in the DC accident: How to Help: DC Plane Crash Find photos and sources for this episode on our web...

On 16 July 1983, a British Airways Helicopters Sikorsky S-61 departed from Penzance bound for St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly, but they never make it. What went so terribly wrong on that fateful journey? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support is on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast Want to recommend an episode? Email us: info@hardla...

On 23 August 2013, an AS332 L2 Super Puma helicopter crashed into the sea near Lerwick Airport. What factors have contributed to this tragic sea crash? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

For this listener episode we read stories about balloons, singleness, and other topics! Send us a story: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form Listen to previous stories: www.hardlandingspodcaast.com/aviation-stories-of-the-month-links-and-monthly-topics

On October 27th, 2018, a Leonardo AW169 helicopter tragically crashed just moments after takeoff from Leicester City's iconic King Power Stadium in England. What went so wrong that night? Find photos, sources, and videos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On March 5, 1973, two Spanish airliners are heading to London from Spain, but neither make it to their final destination. What caused these flights to end tragically? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On June 15, 2006, a TNT Airways flight diverted due to poor weather, but a misstep on approach caused a hard touchdown at Birmingham. How did a routine diversion go so wrong? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us in Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On November 27, 2008, an XL Airways Germany Flight on an A320 is flying to Germany but crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near the French coast. What went wrong in the final moments of the flight? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On February 17, 1991, Ryan International Airlines Flight 590, a cargo plane carrying U.S. mail, crashed on takeoff from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. What would have caused this flight to have such a devastating end? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On May 13, 2019, two floatplanes, a DHC-2 Beaver and a DHC-3 Otter, collided mid-air over George Inlet, Alaska. How did this tragic collision happen, and what can it teach us about aviation safety? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us in Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On February 15, 1961, a Sabena 707 crashed near Brussels with the entire U.S. figure skating team on board. What led to this tragedy, and how did it reshape history? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On November 27, 2004, A CASA 212 on a charter mission for the U.S. military in Afghanistan sets out on a routine flight, but it never reaches its destination. What caused this flight to crash in a box canyon completely off course? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On November 8, 1961, a tragic chartered flight by the United States Army crashed while attempting to land at Byrd Field near Richmond, Virginia. What chain of events led this flight to a catastrophic end as it descended toward Richmond? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On August 7, 2020, An Air India Express flight from Dubai approaches the runway in Calicut, India, but the touchdown takes a dramatic turn. As the aircraft struggles to stop, it overruns the runway, raising the urgent question: what led to this high-stake landing mishap? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hard...

On December 20, 1995, an American Airlines flight is on its way to Colombia, but they get a little lost on the way. What caused this flight to crash right into a mountain on their descent? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

In this Bonus Episode we discover the history of the Russian Tupolev Tu-144 from our Patron Bob. Find out about the development and accidents of the Russian supersonic plane. Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On March 23, 1994, the U.S. military is doing a series of training exercises out of Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina then something unthinkable happens. What caused two aircraft to collide and cause a disaster? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

OUR 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!!! On October 10, 2006, An Atlantic Airways BAe-146 is landing in Norway when they go right over a cliff. What caused this flight to slide right off the end of the runway? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On July 16, 1999, JFK Jr is flying himself and some family to Martha's Vineyard, but they never arrive. What caused their Saratoga to crash into the Atlantic Ocean? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On March 1, 1962, An American Airlines Boeing 707 is taking off out of what is now JFK, but they do not make it far. What caused this flight to lose control and crash soon after takeoff? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On November 12, 1995, an American Airlines MD-83 is landing at Bradley International Airport when they hit a snag. What caused this flight to hit some trees on the way down? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On November 22, 1968, a Japan Airlines DC-8 is flying into San Fransisco when they suddenly hit the water. What caused this flight to make an accidental ditching? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On July 13, 1973, a Delta DC-9 is flying into Boston when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to hit the sea wall close to the runway at Logan? Photos and sources for this episode are on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On June 23, 1985, an Air India 747 is flying from Canada on its way to India when it disappears over the Atlantic Ocean. What caused this flight to fall from the sky close to Ireland? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast