Luister naar Hard Landings

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.com Support 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.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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.com Support 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.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast