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We are the Hard Landings Podcast here to give you insights into commercial aviation disasters: how it happened, what was changed, and how it is now safer to fly.
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LP2213

Episode 285: LATAM Airlines Peru 2213

Thanks to our patron JJ for recommending this weeks episode! When the flight takes a disastrous turn on takeoff-resulting in multiple injuries and hull loss—how could such a tragic incident happen? ✈️

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April 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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NJ5719

Episode 284: Northwest Airlink Flight 5719

Thanks to our patron JJ for recommending this week’s episode! What led to such a devastating outcome? ✈️

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Northwest Airlink Flight 5719 — Hard Landings Podcast
On December 1, 1993, A Northwest Airlink Jetstream 31 departed from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and crashed into a wooded area during its final approach to Hibbing. What led to such a...
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April 16, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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PW501

Episode 283: Pacific Western Airlines Flight 501

Thanks to our patron Gabriel and listener William for recommending this weeks episode! How did the fire start and what issues were found from the emergency stop? 🔥✈️

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Pacific Western Airlines Flight 501 — Hard Landings Podcast
On March 22, 1984, a Pacific Western Airlines 737 caught fire during takeoff on its scheduled journey from Calgary to Edmonton. How did the fire start and what issues were found from the emergency sto...
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April 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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RW706

Episode 382: Hughes Airwest flight 706

Thanks to our patron JJ for recommending this weeks episode! What led to the loss of this flight?

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Hughes Airwest Flight 706 — Hard Landings Podcast
On June 6, 1971, a Hughes Airwest DC-9, departed Los Angeles for Seattle with several intermediate stops; however, the flight never made it past its first stop. What led to the loss of this flight?
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April 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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MEP8663

281: Midwest Airlines Charter Flight 8663

Thanks to our patron Jacob for recommending this week’s episode! What might have caused this malfunction? ✈️

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Midwest Airlines Charter Flight 8663 — Hard Landings Podcast
On July 7, 2008, during a charter flight carrying a presidential candidate and his staff, the airplane’s pitch unexpectedly increased after takeoff without a corresponding flight control input. What m...
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March 26, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Episode 280: UPS Flight 6

Thanks to our patrons JJ and Gabriel for recommending this week’s episode! What caused this accident, and how did this accident lead to changes in airline safety procedures? ✈️

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UPS Flight 6 — Hard Landings Podcast
On September 3, 2010, a Boeing 747-400F flying from Dubai to Cologne, crashed after trying to go back to Dubai. What caused this accident, and how did this accident lead to changes in airline safety p...
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March 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Episode 279: 2009 Hudson River mid-air collision

Thanks to our patron JJ for recommending this weeks episode! How might congestion in the Hudson River VFR Corridor have played a role in the accident? 🌊✈️

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2009 Hudson River mid-air collision — Hard Landings Podcast
On August 8, 2009, a tour helicopter was going to sight see over New York when they suddenly start falling toward the ground. How might congestion in the Hudson River VFR Corridor have played a role in the accident?
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March 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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CHI91

Episode 278: Cougar helicopter flight 91

Thanks to our patron JJ for recommending this weeks episode! How did this tragedy unfold? ✈️

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Cougar Helicopters Flight 91 — Hard Landings Podcast
On March 12, 2009, a Sikorsky S-92A, crashed into the Atlantic while en-route to offshore oil platforms off the coast of Newfoundland. How did this tragedy unfold?
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March 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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BA476/JP550

Episode 277: 1976 Zagreb Mid-Air Collision

Thanks to our patron JJ for recommending this week’s episode! How did a fatal mistake happen, and what changes were made to improve aviation safety? 🦺✈️

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1976 Zagreb Mid-Air Collision — Hard Landings Podcast
On September 10, 1976, a tragic mid-air collision near Zagreb, modern-day Croatia, between a British Airways Trident and Inex-Adria’s DC-9 happens. How did a fatal mistake happen, and what changes wer...
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February 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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TK6491

Episode 276: Turkish Airlines Flight 6491

Thanks to our patron Rich for recommending this weeks episode! What factors led to the misjudged approach and tragic outcome? ✈️

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Turkish Airlines Flight 6491 — Hard Landings Podcast
On January 16, 2017, a Turkish Airlines cargo plane crashed into a residential area near Manas International Airport after the pilots misinterpreted a key signal in the cockpit. What factors led to th...
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February 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Episode 275: 1965 Carmel Mid-air Collision

Thanks to our listener Leo and Sublight, and our listener Kura for recommending this weeks episode! How could this happen and how did the pilots respond in those critical moments? ✈️

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1965 Carmel Mid-air Collision — Hard Landings Podcast
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 critic...
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February 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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Episode 274: Ameristar Charters flight 9363

Thanks to our listener Leo for recommending this week’s episode! What happened during takeoff that left the aircraft damaged beyond repair and raised serious questions about safety procedures? 🦺✈️

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Ameristar Charters Flight 9363 — Hard Landings Podcast
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 aircraf...
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February 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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G-BEON

Episode 273: 1983 British Airways Helicopters Sikorsky S-61 Crash

Thanks to our listener Ethan for recommending this weeks episode! What went so terribly wrong on that fateful journey?

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1983 British Airways Helicopters Sikorsky S-61 crash — Hard Landings Podcast
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 jour...
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January 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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G-WNSB

Episode 272: G-WNSB

Thanks to our listener Ethan for recommending this week’s episode! What factors have contributed to this tragic sea crash? 🌊🚁✈️

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G-WNSB — Hard Landings Podcast
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?
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January 22, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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G-VSKP

Episode 271: 2018 Leicester Helicopter Crash

Thanks to our listener Ethan for recommending this weeks episode. What went so wrong that night? 🚁✈️

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2018 Leicester Helicopter Crash — Hard Landings Podcast
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?
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January 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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IB504/BX400: Nantes Mid-air Collison

Episode 270: Nantes Mid-Air Collision

Thanks to our listener Kartik for recommending this weeks episode! What caused these flights to end tragically? ✈️

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Nantes Mid-air Collison — Hard Landings Podcast
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?
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January 8, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Episode 269: TNT Airways Flight 325N

Thanks to our listener Rachel for recommending this weeks episode! How did a routine diversion go so wrong ?✈️

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TNT Airways Flight 325N — Hard Landings Podcast
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?
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December 31, 2024 at 9:03 PM
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Episode 268: XL Airways Germany Flight 888T

Thanks to our patron Gabriel for recommending this weeks episode! What went wrong in the final moments of the flight?✈️

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XL Airways Germany Flight 888T — Hard Landings Podcast
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?
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December 25, 2024 at 2:59 AM
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Episode 267: Ryan International Airlines Flight 590

Thanks to our patron Mike for recommending this weeks episode! What would have caused this flight to have such a devastating end? ✈️

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Ryan International Airlines Flight 590 — Hard Landings Podcast
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 h...
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December 17, 2024 at 7:18 PM
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2019 Alaska Mid-air Collision

Episode 266: 2019 Alaska Mid-air Collision

Thanks to our listener Scott and our patron JJ for recommending this weeks episode! How did this tragic collision happen, and what can it teach us about aviation safety? 💥✈️

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2019 Alaska Mid-air Collision — Hard Landings Podcast
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?
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December 10, 2024 at 5:03 PM
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OO-SJB

Episode 265: Sabena flight 548

Thanks to our listener Amanda for recommending this weeks episode! Thanks to our friends Em and Lyssa for helping research and record this weeks episode! What led to this tragedy, and how did it reshape history? ✈️

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Sabena Flight 548 — Hard Landings Podcast
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?
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December 4, 2024 at 3:54 AM
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Episode 264: Blackwater 61 Crash

Thanks to Leo for recommending this weeks episode! Thanks to Kalin and Kaelyn for helping research and recording this episode! What caused this flight to crash in a box canyon completely off course? 🗻✈️

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Blackwater 61 Crash — Hard Landings Podcast
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...
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November 26, 2024 at 5:58 PM