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Hard Landings

Hard Landings Podcast
321 episodes   Last Updated: May 20, 25
We are a weekly podcast here to give you insights into commercial aviation disasters and how they shape the aviation industry and make it safer to fly! Listen and check out our sources on our website at: www.hardlandingspodcast.com and check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast. Please email us at info@hardlandingspodcast.com with suggestions/feedback.

Episodes

On May 28, 2012, A Piper Cherokee and a Beechcraft Bonanza are flying on a similar course, and it does not end well. What caused this U.S. accident to need to be investigated by the Canadian TSB?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On November 19, 1996, A Beech 1900C is landing at the Quincy Airport in Illinois, but it ends badly. What caused such a terrible accident on landing?Find sources and photos for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
May 06, 2025
Episode 289: UA328
On February 20, 2021, a United Airlines Boeing 777 is taking off out of Denver heading for Hawaii, but they do not get very far. What caused this flight to have to turn around and make an emergency landing back at Denver?Find sources and photos for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On December 1, 1974, a Northwest Orient Airlines flight crashed in Harriman State Park near Stony Point, while en route to pick up the Baltimore Colts football team in Buffalo. What led to the Boeing 727 crashing?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
On November 18, 2022, a LATAM Airlines Perú A320neo was preparing for takeoff from Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima on a scheduled domestic flight to Juliaca. When the flight takes a disastrous turn on takeoff-resulting in multiple injuries and the first hull loss of its kind—how could such a tragic incident happen?Find sources and photos for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
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 devastating outcome?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Apr 08, 2025
Episode 285: PW501
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 stop?Find sources and photos for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Apr 01, 2025
Episode 284: RW706
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?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
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 might have caused this malfunction?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Mar 18, 2025
Episode 282: UPS6
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 procedures?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast