Hard Landings

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Episode 334: PIA8303 Mar 17, 2026

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On May 20, 2020, A Pakistan International Airlines A320 is trying to land in Karachi but it does not go to plan. What caused this flight’s untimely demise?

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Episode 333: SVX36 Mar 10, 2026

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On November 29, 2019, a Piper Chieftain is doing a medical charter flight picking up a patient from Seward. As they fly from Anchorage, they never make it, what caused this flight to crash on their way?

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Episode 332: OME70 Mar 03, 2026

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On May 18, 2011, An Omega Aerial Refueling Services Boeing 707 is taking off out of Naval Air Station Point Mugu, but they do not make it very far. What caused this flight to crash just off the end of the runway?

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Episode 331: US5050 Feb 24, 2026

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On 20 September 1989, A USAir Flight 737-400 veered off the runway at LaGuardia Airport and came to rest in the waters of the East River. In the aftermath of that night, what ultimately happened to the aircraft?

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Episode 330: VH-AJS Feb 17, 2026

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On April 27th, 1995, An IAI Westwind disappeared during a flight over southeastern Australia. After it vanished from sight, what happened to the aircraft?

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Episode 329: TS961 Feb 10, 2026

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On March 6, 2005, An Air Transat flight took off out of Varadero on its way to Quebec City, but they don’t get far until they have to turn around. What caused this flight to need to return to Varadero not long after takeoff?

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Episode 328: AC646 Feb 03, 2026

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On December 16, 1997, An Air Canada flight is trying to land in New Brunswick, but it’s really foggy and hard to see the runway. What caused this flight’s attempted go around to end up in trees instead?

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Episode 327: AWI965 Jan 27, 2026

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On June 12, 1980, an Air Wisconsin Metroliner was approaching Lincoln, Nebraska, when a routine landing suddenly turned into a critical situation. What went wrong on this flight that caused it to crash before reaching its destination?

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Aviation Stories Feb-May 2025 Jan 27, 2026

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Enjoy stories we read from our listeners that were sent in between February 2025 to May 2025.

Episode 326: AVN241 Jan 20, 2026

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On July 28, 2018, An Air Vanuatu ATR-72 is flying, but then has an issue with a fire on board. What caused this flight to emergency land and hit two other aircraft?

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