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Episode 364: PWA117

October 13, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

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…
Episode 363: SYM3641

October 6, 2026 · 45 min

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…
Episode 362: MYX9001

September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 58 min

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…
Episode 361: AC189

September 22, 2026 · 43 min

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 webs…
Episode 360: ZS-BRV

September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

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: w…

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Episode 359: ALM980

September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

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.com Support us on…
Aviation Stories May-August 2025

September 7, 2026 · 53 min

We read aviation stories sent in by our listeners. Send in an aviation story: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast
Episode 358: TK1951

September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

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…
Episode 357: RV8

August 25, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

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 356: 56-3755/ UAL736

August 18, 2026 · 59 min

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…
Episode 355: BNF971

August 11, 2026 · 56 min

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…
Episode 354: WEW282

August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

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.hardland…

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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.