Hard Landings

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Episode 193: CO1713 Jul 04, 2023

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On November 15, 1987 a Continental Airlines DC-9 is trying to take off out of Stapleton International in Denver, but they barely get off the ground then they crash. What caused this flight to end so abruptly after take off?

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Aviation Stories of the Month: Nov '22-March '23 Jun 30, 2023

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We read stories from our listeners spanning from November 2022 to March 2023.

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Episode 192: BOAC712 Jun 27, 2023

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On April 8, 1968 a Boing 707 is flying from London to Zurich when something unexpected happens. What caused the ultimate destruction of this jet airliner?

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Episode 191: 2015 Shoreham Airshow Crash Jun 20, 2023

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On August 22, 2015 a historic Hunter Hawker is doing a stunt for an audience at the airshow in Shoreham when something goes terribly wrong. What caused this flight to crash on a busy road close to the airshow?

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Episode 190: AM498/N4891F Jun 13, 2023

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On August 31, 1986 an Aero México flight is making a descent into LA when something goes terribly wrong. What caused the demise of this normal flight?

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Episode 189: SWA1455 Jun 06, 2023

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On March 5, 2000 a Southwest 737-300 is landing in Burbank, but they made some miscalculations. What caused this flight to speed off the end of the runway?

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Episode 188: NW115 May 30, 2023

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November 7, 1950 a Northwest Martin-202 is flying a short flight from Helena to Butte, Montana, when disaster strikes. How did this flight end up in a mountain?

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Episode 187: N7620C May 23, 2023

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On July 18, 2002 A P4Y-2 Tanker is trying to help put out a fire near Estes Colorado when it falls from the sky in fire ball. What caused this aircraft to become a fire ball falling from the sky? Find sources and photos for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

Episode 186: N130HP May 16, 2023

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On June 17, 2002 a C-130 Fire Tanker is dropping a load over a fire in California when something goes very wrong. What caused this flight to end in such horrible failure?

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Episode 185: KG970/N416DJ The Centennial Mid-Air Miracle May 09, 2023

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On May 12, 2021 A Cirrus is coming in for a landing at Centennial Airport when it suddenly drops from the sky. How did this incident happen, and why was it considered a miracle?

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