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Hard Landings

Hard Landings Podcast 390 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

A weekly podcast that examines commercial aviation disasters and how they have influenced the aviation industry and improved flight safety. It explores historical accidents, their causes, and the lessons learned from each event. The show also directs listeners to additional sources on its website and supports listener feedback and suggestions via email and Patreon.

Episodes

Episode 364: PWA117
Episode 364: PWA117 Oct 13, 2026 01:01:01 On July 14, 1986, A Pacific Western Airlines 737 is flying from Calgary to Kelowna, but the landing does not go to plan. What caused this flight to fly right off the end of the runway? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Episode 363: SYM3641
Episode 363: SYM3641 Oct 6, 2026 00:45:09 On February 1, 1994, An American Eagle Saab 340 is trying to do an emergency landing at False River Airpark, but it does not go to plan. Why did this flight have to make an emergency landing in the first place?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast.com
Episode 362: MYX9001
Episode 362: MYX9001 Sep 29, 2026 01:57:43 On February 28, 2018, A group of student pilots in Estonia is doing touch and go’s with their trainer in an A320-200, but this does not go to plan. What caused this flight to lose its engine power and crash land at the airport?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Episode 361: AC189
Episode 361: AC189 Sep 22, 2026 00:43:25 On June 26, 1978, An Air Canada DC-9 is taking off out of Toronto, but they end up having to abort take off. What caused this flight to run off the end of the runway? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Episode 360: ZS-BRV
Episode 360: ZS-BRV Sep 15, 2026 01:21:29 On July 10, 2018, A Convair 340 is doing a trial flight before getting transported to a Dutch air museum. What caused this flight to crash soon after taking off?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Episode 359: ALM980
Episode 359: ALM980 Sep 8, 2026 01:18:22 On May 2, 1970, An ALM DC-9 is flying to St. Maarten, but they don’t end up landing there. What caused this flight to need to ditch?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Aviation Stories May-August 2025
Aviation Stories May-August 2025 Sep 7, 2026 00:52:36 We read aviation stories sent in by our listeners. Send in an aviation story:www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-formSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Episode 358: TK1951
Episode 358: TK1951 Sep 1, 2026 01:24:54 On February 25, 2009, A Turkish Airlines flight is landing in Amsterdam, but they don’t make it to the runway. What caused this flight to crash land while on their descent? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Episode 357: RV8
Episode 357: RV8 Aug 25, 2026 01:42:01 On June 8, 1983, A Lockheed Electra is doing a domestic flight from Cold Bay, Alaska to Seattle, Washington, but it does not make it very far. What caused this flight to need to make an emergency landing? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Episode 356: 56-3755/ UAL736
Episode 356: 56-3755/ UAL736 Aug 18, 2026 00:59:23 On April 21, 1958, A United Airlines DC-7 is doing a routine flight over Las Vegas when they suddenly start plummeting toward the ground. What caused the unfortunate end to this flight and how did it change aviation there after?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Episode 355: BNF971
Episode 355: BNF971 Aug 11, 2026 00:55:49 On March 25, 1958, A Braniff DC-7 is taking off out of Miami, but the flight does not make it very far. What caused this flight’s crash into the Florida marsh?Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Episode 354: WEW282
Episode 354: WEW282 Aug 4, 2026 01:32:36 On December 13, 2017, A West Wind Aviation ATR-42 is taking off, but it does not get far. What caused the premature permanent landing of this flight? Find photos and sources for this episode on our website:www.hardlandingspodcast.comSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast

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