Hard Landings

On October 29, 2018, a Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 is doing a domestic flight in Indonesia when they fly off course. What caused this flight to crash into the sea 12 minutes after takeoff? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On August 3, 2016, an Emirates 777 is landing in Dubai when they decide to go around. What caused this flight’s go around to go so wrong? Find photos and sources on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On November 10, 2008, a Ryanair 737 is landing at Rome's Ciampino airport when they try to do a go around. What caused this flight to fail their go Around and crash onto the runway? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On May 23, 2021, a Ryanair flight is flying from Greece to Lithuania when they get interrupted. What caused this flight to need to land in Belarus? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On August 23, 2000, a Gulf Air A320 is landing in Bahrain but they miss the airport. What caused this flight to get off track and crash into the ocean? Find Sources and Photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On April 25, 1980, a Boeing 727 was flying and holding before landing in Tenerife. What caused this flight to crash into a side of a hill? Find sources and photos on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On February 19, 1985, a China Airlines 747 SP was flying over the Pacific to Los Angeles when they dropped. What caused this flight to drop several thousand feet and need to emergency land? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

We read stories sent from our listeners from August to October 2023. Want to submit a story go to our website: Aviation Stories of the Month Submission Form — Hard Landings Podcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On March 23, 2009, a Fed Ex MD-11 cargo flight is landing at Narita in Japan when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to flip and catch on fire? Sources and Photos: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Content Warning: We do discuss survival and cannibalism in this episode. Listener discretion is advised. On October13, 1972, A charter flight from the Uruguayan Air Force is taking a Rugby team to Chile from Uruguay but it does not go well. What caused this flight to crash in the Andes and make the team survive in the mountains? Sources and Photos: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon...

On July 31, 1997, A Fed Ex MD-11 cargo flight is landing at Newark when something goes wrong. What caused this flight to slip and catch on fire? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On October 15, 1956, a Pan Am Stratocruiser is on its last leg from Hawaii to San Francisco, but they never make it. What caused this flight to need to ditch in the Pacific Ocean? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On April 29, 1952, a Pan Am Boeing Stratocruiser is flying from Rio de Janeiro to Port of Spain, but they get lost along the way. What caused this flight to crash in the depths of the Amazon rain forest? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On May 6, 1937, a German Zeppelin is making a transatlantic trip from Frankfort to New Jersey then tragedy strikes. What caused this airship to explode into a fireball upon landing? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

In 1992 a Thai Airways International A-310 is flying from Bangkok to Nepal but they never make it. What caused this flight to smash into a mountain? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On March 26, 1955, A Pan Am stratocruiser was doing a regularly scheduled flight to Honolulu when a strong vibration was felt. What caused this flight to have to ditch in the ocean? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On September 27, 1973, A Texas international airlines flight is trying to find its way to Texarkana, but they never get there. What caused this flight to deviate into a mountain? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On February 11, 1978, a Pacific Western flight is landing in Cranbrook when they encounter an unexpected complication. What caused this flight to need to go around and ultimately crash? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

We read stories from our listeners written to us in June and July 2023. Want to submit a story? Go to our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form

On July 18, 2018, a Malaysia Airlines flight is about to take off out of Brisbane, Australia when they have a speed issue. What caused this flight to turn around and land 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 March 5, 1966, A BOAC flight is trying to fly its last leg from Tokyo to Hong Kong when the flight is viciously shaken. What caused this flight to crash into Mt. Fuji in pieces? Find photos and sources on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On November 23, 1964, a Trans World Airlines 707 is taking off out of Rome when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash before if hardly left the ground. Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On September 8, 1970, a Trans International Airlines flight is flying from JFK to Dulles in Washington DC, but they barely get off the ground. What ultimately caused damage and for this flight to stall into the ground? Find sources and photos from this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

We read stories submitted by our listeners from March 2023 to June 2023. Submit your story on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

On November 3, 1973 a National Airlines flight is flying a leg from Houston to Las Vegas when an explosion shakes the cabin. What caused this flight to shake and need to make an emergency landing? Photos and Sources for this episode can be found on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast