Air Traffic Out Of Control

In this episode, Lufthansa flight 456 is coming in for landing in Los Angeles (LAX), and touches down hard before going back around for another attempt.

Our friends at Airline Videos caught the landing on tape, and you will hear their dramatic reaction.

The aircraft landed without incident on the second attempt.

Airline officials noted that the pilot was in training when the balked landing occurred.

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In this episode, we go to Palm Beach International (PBI) where an aircraft with a flat tire is wreaking havoc on the control tower.

Ground crews and the fire chief attempt to get the plane safely moved while the tower works to deal with traffic in the area.

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In this episode, Delta flight 520 has departed from JFK, but immediately radios the tower with an issue.

The pilot has received a warning that the latch on one of the escape slides is open, so they need to return back to the airport to have maintenance investigate the issue.

In this episode, Allegiant Air flight 2948 is preparing for takeoff at Orlando Sanford airport when the tower aborts it at the last second.

Another aircraft has entered the runway without being instructed to do so, and the Allegiant pilot pumps the brakes on their plans.

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In this episode, we go to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) where United flight two sixty is taking off and experiences a tail strike.

The pilot - exercising extreme caution - radios the tower to arrange a return to the airport for an emergency landing.

You will hear in this conversation, that they opt not to dump the fuel before coming back to Dulles.

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In this episode, we fly down to Winter Haven, Florida (GIF) where an aircraft is coming in for an approach with a landing gear failure.

You will hear the tower's frantic calls for the pilot to "go around" due to the fact that the landing gear hasn't come down.

The aircraft lands without the gear deployed and the tower scrambles to re-route other incoming planes as it closes the airport.

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In this episode, we go to Lakeland Florida.

An aircraft is taxiing out for takeoff when an incoming plane attempts to fly over him and land on the taxi way.

The tower scrambles to figure out what is happening, and once they contact the errant pilot it turns out he misunderstood the instructions for the airport which resulted in the potential dangerous situation.

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In this episode, a Southwest airlines B737 is departing from Denver when passengers and crew report a loud noise from something striking the wing.

You will hear the pilot radio the tower to alert them of the potential situation as he investigates it further.

It turns out an engine cowling has ripped off during take off, and is now hanging off onto the wing.

The pilot then calmly arranges a return to Denver for an emergency landing.

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In this episode, a Southwest aircraft is departing from Lubbock Texas when it experiences a left engine failure.

The pilot aborts the takeoff at the last second and emergency crews spring into action.

Due to the heavy braking required, the pilot is concerned about a brake fire, which the crews investigate.

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In this episode, we listen in on the controllers at Newark International Airport as they struggle with the impact of the recent earthquake in the northeast U.S.

Controllers on the west coast are very experienced at dealing with these types of obstacles, but they are far less common in the New York area.

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In this episode, Southwest airlines flight 3371 lands in Baltimore, when the tower notices flames coming from one of the engines.

Crews approach the aircraft to perform an inspection because the pilot has no indication of any issues.

After visually inspecting the aircraft, the rescue crews don't find any problem, but follow the aircraft to the gate as an extra precaution.

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A Southwest Boeing 737-8H4 performing (flight SWA147) from Nashville to LaGuardia was on the second attempt to land when the aircraft suddenly veered to the right of the approach path coming dangerously close to the control tower. 

Shocked, the controller instructs the pilot to go around immediately to avoid a collision with the tower.

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In this episode, a United B737 Max is taking off from San Francisco for Denver, when the pilot radios the tower with an issue.

The aircraft has struck a drone which has damaged the windshield of the plane and the flight is looking to return to the airport.

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In this episode, we have a fun one.

Listen in as the Blue Angels perform during the Wings Over Solano air show at Travis Air Force Base in California.

This is the sound of pilots that truly love their jobs!

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In this episode, a British Airways Boeing 777 is flying from JFK to London Gatwick.

Over the Atlantic, the pilot declares an emergency when his co-pilot becomes incapacitated due to a medical emergency.

The crew requests a diversion to St. Johns, Newfoundland where medical crews can tend to the pilot.

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In this episode, a pilot coming into Scottsdale is a little hot under the collar that the tower isn't giving him priority.

When he confronts the controller, other pilots on the frequency stand up for the man in the tower against the disgruntled pilot.

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In this episode, a United Boeing 737-Max has landed in Houston but has an issue on the runway.

Upon landing, the pilot was instructed to vacate the runway at SC, but the aircraft left the tarmac and becomes disabled on the grass as the landing gear collapses.

Controllers race to get emergency vehicles to the United aircraft while trying to manage the traffic coming into Houston.

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In this episode, a Police Guardian helicopter is navigating its way around DC when a special visitor forces him to change course.

The President, aboard the Marine One chopper is taking off, so the police pilot needs to re-route to maintain its distance from the VIP.

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In this episode, we have a special montage for you.

As we have discussed several times, air traffic control can be a stressful job.

There is a lot at stake and they expect their counterparts - the pilots - to be well-prepared and bring their A-game.

When they aren't, sometimes the controllers make it known how displeased they are.

We have several of those instances for you here.

Listen in and enjoy!

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In this episode, several flights are coming in for an approach at JFK when an American Airlines pilot feels that his separation from other aircraft is too close for comfort.

When he raises this concern to the tower, the controller doesn't want to hear it.

The controller quickly corrects the pilot on the separation he requires in his airspace.

After landing, the pilot is asked to contact Approach Control to discuss the issue further.

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In this episode, a Cessna aircraft is coming in for landing at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL), when the tower hears some commotion over the radio.

The landing gear has collapsed on the Cessna and the plane becomes disabled on the runway.

The pilot exits the plane and lets the tower know he is okay.

Crews spring into action to check out the damage.

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In this episode, we listen in on a potentially dangerous and life-threatening situation in San Diego.

Japan Air flight 65 is instructed to hold its position, but enters the runway without permission.

At this point, you will hear a panicked call from the controller.

An incoming Delta flight is asked to go around to avoid the Japan air aircraft.

After re-directing the pilot out of harm's way, the Japan air pilot is then instructed by controllers to contact the tower to discuss the near disaster.

This situation shows how important proper communication is to maintain the safety of all involved.

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In this episode, Air Canada Jazz flight 657 leaves from Halifax and mid-flight receives a TCAS alert.

The pilot discusses the issue with the tower, but neither of them seem to know whether the alert was legitimate or a false indication.

The aircraft lands safely at Newark, then ground crews approach to do an inspection.

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In this episode, we go to SFO where Delta flight 1195 is coming in for landing, when the pilot requests to go around due to landing gear issues.

After running their checklists, the pilot declares an emergency due to the landing gear problems.

These precautions pay off, and the aircraft lands safely in San Francisco, before taxiing to the gate for inspection of the plane.

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In this episode, we listen in on a controller with some great intuition.

A private pilot at Rocky Mountain Metro airport, radios the tower preparing to take off, but he doesn't sound quite right.

The pilot is slurring his words and can't seem to remember the runway numbers at the airport.

At the end of the recording, you will hear the controller ask the pilot to shut down the aircraft so authorities could ask him some questions.

Once approached, the man was indeed arrested for being under the influence.

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In this episode, we go paranormal.

Piedmont flight 5795 radios the tower with an inquiry...but not your normal navigation-related query.

The pilot is seeing some mysterious lights in the sky and is trying to figure out if the tower can explain it.

The controllers call out to some other nearby aircraft to see if they are seeing this unexplained phenomenon.

Are you a believer?? 👽

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In this episode, we go to Boise, Idaho (KBOI) where an Eclipse aircraft is coming in for a landing, when the tower notices sparks and smoke coming from the aircraft.

Embarrassingly, The pilot forgot to remove the towbar on take off, resulting in a scary landing with emergency crews being dispatched.

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In this episode, a Saratoga private aircraft is coming in for landing in Spanish Fork, Utah when is radios the tower with a mayday.

Confusion ensues as controllers try to locate the downed plane, until someone identifies it's location.

The aircraft crashed in the front yard of a house just short of the airfield.

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In this episode, a Skywest CRJ7 is coming in for a landing in Oklahoma City, and the weather is getting frightful.

As the pilot is speaking with the tower to navigate around the weather, he casually reports a lightning strike to the controller.

The aircraft lands safely and the pilot and crew needs to assess whether any damage has occurred that requires attention.

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In this episode, an Air France heavy aircraft is landing in Toronto (flight 356) from Paris when a failed landing results in a tail strike.

The pilot requests to go around so he can come back in for a long rollout landing.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go up to Crystal Minnesota airport (KMIC).

In this recording, you will hear an embarrassed pilot tell the tower he used 'a little too much brake' and ended up wrecking the aircraft, leading to a closure of the airport.

Emergency crews then spring into action to remove the aircraft from the tarmac.

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In this episode, Lufthansa flight 423 (Airbus A340-300), departs from Boston bound for Frankfurt when the aircraft strikes a bird.

The pilot radios the tower, requesting to level off to 10,000 feet to assess an issue.

The engine is badly vibrating, so the pilot determines that a return to Boston is the best course of action.

The aircraft circles back to the airport after dumping fuel.

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In this episode, a Beech Craft, C99 commuter aircraft took off from Manchester New Hampshire when the tower started noticing the plane flying erratically off course.

It turns out the cockpit door flew off the aircraft causing the pilot to lose control, while also making communications with the tower very difficult.

The plane ended up crashing in a nearby residential area.

Luckily, the sole pilot on board was injured, but survived.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, American Airlines flight 1849 is diverted to Minneapolis while performing a flight from Charlotte to Portland when it experiences a failure on engine number one.

The pilot decisively radios the tower with a mayday and organizes an emergency landing.

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In this episode, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 is departing Las Vegas for Portland (SW464) when the flight deck radios the tower.

As the aircraft climbed past 14,000 feet, the pilots received some flight control malfunction alerts.

After running their checklists, the aircraft returns to the airport after it is determined they have a rudder failure.

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In this episode, we go out to Burbank, California where a Medevac aircraft is looking to come in for a landing.

The tower loses radar on the aircraft, and then it is discovered that the pilot got confused and landed at nearby Whiteman airport by accident.

The pilot then turns around and takes off, bound for his original destination... "Burbank".

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out of Control...

Air traffic control can be a tension-packed profession.

There's a lot at stake and tempers can often flare when things go wrong.

In this episode, the exchange between a Jet Blue pilot and the tower get a little heated when congestion is backing up things at SFO.

As you will hear, the Jet Blue pilot isn't too pleased with the tower's instructions or the delay it is causing him.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out of Control, we go to JFK, where Jet Blue flight 355 is preparing for take off when the plane catches fire on the runway.

Flames are visibly coming from engine number two of the aircraft and emergency crews are dispatched to deal with the situation.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out of Control, we go over to Salt Lake City.

A Delta airlines pilot preparing for take off alerts the tower that a suspicious man is on the runway waving his hands in the air.

Police are alerted and the hunt begins for the individual in the yellow vest who somehow gained unauthorized access to the tarmac.

Authorities follow reports that the man has been seen in the de-icing field and, sadly, discover his body inside the engine of a plane.

A very unusual and sad day at Salt Lake City airport.

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In this episode, we go out to North Central West Virginia Airport.

A twin engine aircraft experiences issues with it's landing gear which results in the plane going off the runway upon landing.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in on the recent incident that took place on Alaska Airlines flight 1282 on January 5th.

The Boeing 737-9 Max took off from Portland, Oregon bound for Ontario, California, but when it reached 16,000 feet, a portion of the fuselage blew off and the plane immediately depressurized.

The pressure was so intense that a young boy on the flight had his shirt torn completely off by the suction.

Oxygen masks were deployed on board for the 177 passengers.

You will hear the pilot in the recording declare an emergency and immediately request to return to Portland, while attempting to take the plane back down to 10,000 feet due to the depressurization.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in as Southwest flight 464 radios the tower in Las Vegas after departure.

The pilot is experiencing a 'flight control anomaly' and is trying to work out the issues while planning a potential return to LAS.

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In this episode, we go over to Japan as we just learned about the incident that took place in Tokyo.

A Japan Airlines Airbus A350 arriving from Sapporo to Tokyo Narita was touching down when the aircraft impacted a Japanese Coast Guard Dash-8 and burst into flames.

Everyone on board the Japan airlines aircraft was evacuated.

5 of the 6 occupants of the Coast Guard aircraft suffered fatal injuries. The Captain survived but sustained serious injuries.

Unfortunately, the audio prior to the incident was low quality so we could not publish it here. The Japan Airlines crew did receive clearance to land from ATC, and red back a confirmation. The Coast Guard aircraft had been instructed to hold short of the runway at intersection C2.

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In this episode, we fly down to New Orleans where a Southwest Boeing 737 is taking off, bound for Tampa, Florida.

Almost immediately after takeoff the pilot radios the tower declaring an emergency.

The aircraft has suffered a major bird strike which has disabled the left engine.

The strike was so severe that several blades on the engine were destroyed.

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In this episode, we go to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), where the runway configuration is notorious for presenting pilots with uncomfortable landing situations.

In this clip, we hear Skywest flight 5592 and United flight 2366 approaching at the same time while maintaining a visual.

Flight 2366 aborts the landing when it receives a TCAS warning and goes around, only to have another similar simultaneous approach with American Airlines flight 1308.

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In this episode, a private aircraft with two people on board is experiencing engine trouble and radios the tower in Asheville, North Carolina.

The pilot regains partial power, but notes to the controller that he heard a 'big bang' so asks him to stand by.

The pilot is is unable to make it to the airport, which results in the pilot making an emergency landing on interstate 26.

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In this episode, a Boeing 737-900 is traveling from LAX to Las Vegas when it radios the tower prior to arrival.

Delta flight 2580 is experiencing a pressurization problem and is on oxygen.

The pilot is asking for priority to land in order to get the crew and passengers to safety as soon as possible.

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In this episode, we have double trouble.

First, an American Airlines Air bus A321 is arriving at Phoenix from Washington DC, but is experiencing a slat issue.

The pilot of AA2006, requests the longest runway possible for their landing...

At the same time, another American flight (AA1038) is arriving with a different emergency and takes priority over flight 2006.

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In this episode, Delta flight 2380 radios the Laguardia tower after takeoff declaring an emergency.

The aircraft, bound for New Orleans is requesting a return to LGA because the pilot is reporting fumes in the cockpit.

Upon landing, the pilot determines the source of the fumes as emergency crews are dispatched.

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In this episode, an aircraft radios the tower at Phoenix Mesa Gateway (IWA) with a problem.

The cowling has been torn off the plane and has struck the windshield, cracking it.

The pilot declares an emergency and assistance is deployed as he arrives.

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In this episode, Frontier airlines flight 3918 is coming in to Long Island MacArthur airport, and the conditions aren't exactly ideal.

The pilot is experiencing almost zero visibility as he plans for arrival.

You will hear him in the recording discussing alternate plans if the situation is untenable.

To top it off, the tower is closed while he attempts to navigate to his destination safely.

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In this episode, we go to Palm Beach International Airport where the tower learns of some lighting issues on the taxiway.

Listen in as they try to help pilots navigate without critical light signals that are designed to keep everyone safe and organized.

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In this episode, a small private aircraft experiences an engine failure after take off from Lakeland Florida.

The pilot radios the tower alerting them that he has no choice but to bring the plane down in a field.

He can't make it back to the airport or any other airports nearby.

Another pilot helps out the tower in locating the plane as rescue crews are deployed.

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In this episode, an Air Atlanta Boeing 747 departs from JFK, headed for Liege, Belgium with some precious cargo.

It's very common for top competition horses to be shipped by air between the United States and Europe.

While in transit, these animals are placed in compact horse stalls and cared for by highly trained equine professionals to ensure their safety.

In this wild clip, a horse actually escaped from the stall after take off and the equine flight attendant couldn't re-secure the animal.

The pilot, radios the tower at JFK to return so the situation doesn't escalate.

Shipping horses internationally can be a costly, dangerous activity and even requires special insurance due to its risky nature.

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In this episode, we go down under to Australia.

Jetstar flight 203 is departing Sydney for Auckland, New Zealand when the pilots report a hydraulic problem with the aircraft.

The landing gear is not retracting, so they request to return back to Sydney.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, Jet Blue flight 534, is taxiing on the runway in San Francisco when it radios the tower with an issue.

The aircraft collided with a tug vehicle, causing some serious damage.

The tower mobilizes airport safety services to tend to the damaged plane.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, United Airlines flight 1045 radios the tower in Newark (EWR) after departure requesting to return.

The pilot is reporting an error due to trapped fuel in the center fuel tank.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, American Airlines flight 2597 departs from Dallas Fort Worth bound for Burbank.

The aircraft is on the initial climb when the pilot experiences a trim issue and radios the tower.

The flight levels off at 8,000 feet to burn off some fuel and review checklists prior to returning back to the airport.

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In this episode, a Piper Navajo aircraft has made an emergency landing in a field near Winnipeg/St. Andrews Airport (YAV).

The tower enlists a nearby aircraft to do a flyover to try and locate the downed plane while emergency crews are dispatched.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake hits SFO, with the epicenter almost precisely at the airport.

The tower quickly springs into action to alert incoming aircraft that prior to landing, they need to conduct a sweep of the runway to ensure there was no damage.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have a wild one.

A helicopter pilot traveling between Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia is casually discussing his plans with the tower when something frightening happens.

At the mid point of this clip, you will hear a shocked pilot breathing heavily after a freak lightning strike sends the helicopter into a rapid descent.

The pilot collects himself and asks for vectors to land in Victoria.

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In this episode, we have a scary situation.

On a Horizon flight from Seattle to San Francisco, a pilot sitting in the jumpseat in the cockpit goes rogue and tries to pull both Engine Fire handles.

This would have shut down the fuel to both engines and caused them both to stop, potentially sending the aircraft into a free fall.

The individual gets subdued and moved out of the cockpit as the flight diverts to Portland.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a PSA Airlines Canadair Regional Jet departing from Philadelphia bound for Cincinnati accelerates for takeoff when the crew rejects the takeoff abruptly.

The pilots immediately stop on the runway and start evacuating the passengers from the aircraft with no explanation.

The airline later reported that the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue.

Throughout the incident, the tower remains puzzled by the actions of the crew.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, FedEx flight 1376 departs from Chattanooga, Tennessee and immediately discovers a problem.

The aircraft is experiencing a hydraulic issue and needs to return to the airport due to an unsafe landing gear indication.

The plane passes the tower, which confirms that the landing gear has not been deployed, so the pilots must execute a no gear landing.

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In this episode, Hawaiian airlines flight 5 bound for Honolulu experiences a lightning strike soon after takeoff from Las Vegas.

The pilot radios the tower requesting to return.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have an odd one.

A helicopter pilot is communicating with the tower at the Spirit of St. Louis airport when something wild happens.

The helicopter hits a duck that smashes the windshield and injures the pilot.

You truly never know what can happen when flying!

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a Southwest airlines 737 radios the tower after landing in Baltimore about a major hydraulic leak the aircraft experienced while landing.

Maintenance is called in to deal with the issue prior to taxiing to the gate.

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If you haven't already checked out the Aviation News Talk Podcast, I highly recommend it!

You can link to it below and pick your preferred player:

https://pod.link/1223782070 

In this episode, Piedmont flight 6007 bound for Charlotte reports fumes in the cockpit and diverts to Greensboro airport.

The Embraer 145 has 39 people on board.

The tower readies emergency services for the aircraft's arrival.

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In this episode, Endeavor Air flight 5316 departs from LaGuardia airport in New York.

Almost immediately after taking off, the pilot declares an emergency due to smoke in the cockpit.

The tower springs into action to guide the pilot back to safety.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, Lufthansa flight 493 departs Vancouver bound for Frankfurt, Germany.

The pilot radios the tower reporting a mechanical issue.

Prior to returning to the airport, air traffic control sends the aircraft to a fuel dump area to drop its fuel.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go out to Compton/Woodley airport in Compton, California where a small aircraft has gone down in a nearby neighborhood on approach.

The tower engages other nearby aircraft to have a look to see what the status is.

One pilot spots the plane and notifies the tower that several people are surrounding the aircraft.

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Welcome to the Air Traffic Out Of Control episode 100 special!

We appreciate you listening and we are looking forward to hundreds more.

Enjoy!

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In this episode, an aircraft has gone off the runway at Wheeling airport due to a brake failure.

The tower closes the airport while crews assist the pilot.

Luckily nobody was injured in the incident.

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In this episode, a Cessna aircraft is approaching Napa airport in California when they report to the tower that the landing gear is not coming down.

The aircraft circles and the tower visually confirms that the gear has in fact been deployed.

The plane lands and runs off the runway while emergency crews are dispatched.

Nobody was injured in the incident.

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In this episode, a Delta 757 lands in Atlanta from Richmond when one of the main tires bursts.

The blowout causes a fire which engulfs the landing gear.

An emergency is declared and an evacuation is initiated on the runway.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Northeast Philadelphia Airport where a Cessna aircraft has flipped over on the runway while coming in for a landing.

The airport is immediately closed to other traffic as the tower monitors the situation with emergency services.

The two people on board appear to be alright as they get out of the plane and are walking around the Cessna.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Fort Wayne, Indiana where an incoming aircraft is having radio issues and cannot communicate with the tower.

The controller enlists the help of another nearby plane to relay his message and establish communications.

The helpful pilot is given a "gold star" for his efforts!

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We have a special treat for you today on Air Traffic Out Of Control.

A friend of the show - Orilux - has created a beautiful ambient track called "DEPARTURES" which combines a chill ambient track with air traffic control sounds.

If you like it, check out Orilux on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@Orilux

DEPARTURES - An Ambient Air Traffic Control Music Experience

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0zXZ_T3tdw 

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Dallas Fort Worth airport to listen in on some great ATC chatter.

Kick your feet up...chill, and enjoy this.

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This is a 'Go Around' of one of our favorite ATOOC episodes...Going Rogue.

This is such a wild recording that it was worth a second release...

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This is a special episode of Air Traffic Out of Control, featuring one of the craziest ATC recordings ever captured.

In 2018, a man named Richard Russell who was a ground service agent for Horizon Airlines working at Seattle Tacoma Airport figured out how to operate a plane, with no known aviation experience, and stole one of the Horizon aircraft for a joy ride as it sat on the runway in maintenance position. 

Listen in on the (barely believable) ATC recording.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have an unbelievable recording for you.

A small Bonanza aircraft is attempting to make an emergency landing at Lake Tahoe airport, but it can't make it.

Luckily, a US Army King Air is nearby and monitors the situation to keep an eye on the plane.  As the Bonanza lands in the lake, several vessels spring into action to help.

Both people on board are unharmed in the incident.

An onlooker actually captured the video of the plane landing in the lake. You can watch the video by checking out this link.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, United flight 2664 from San Diego bound for Newark radios the tower with an emergency.

Unbelievably, a passenger's laptop battery has caught fire.

The pilot requests to return to the airport immediately to have the injured passengers taken care of.

If you were ever wondering why airlines don't want you to check lithium ion batteries...This is why!

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a Frontier Airlines Airbus 319 departs Phoenix bound for Orlando when the pilots radio the tower.

They have had to shut down the right side engine following the initial climb and are asking to return to the airport.

The pilots complete an overweight landing checklist before making their approach back to Phoenix.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have an odd one.

A massive Boeing Dreamlifter has landed in Kansas.

But at the wrong airport.

The aircraft was bound for McConnell AFB but actually landed at nearby Beech airport...about 9 miles away. Oops.

The tower at Beech is closed so the pilot tries to figure out his next steps.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in on two incidents involving small aircraft crashes.

First, we go to Roanoke where a small aircraft goes down and the tower closes the airport while they mobilize emergency services.

Next, a Bonanza aircraft misses the runway in Georgetown and crashes into a vacant home.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go over to Chicago Executive Airport.  A Citation jet is preparing for landing, but notifies the tower that they believe they lost a wheel on take off.

The tower enlists the help of a nearby news chopper and also has the pilot do a low approach so they can get a visual verification.

The good news is, both visuals verified that landing gear seemed to be completely intact so the citation lands safely.

Emergency crews are on hand as the citation lands, just in case.

This is a great example of teamwork in a potential sticky situation.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we head to Palm Beach International to listen in as the tower deals with some issues caused by heavy winds.

A wind shear warning has been issued for the airport and it leaves the tower scrambling to reconfigure the scheduled departures and arrivals.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we head over to Janes Field airport in Minneapolis where a Cessna aircraft radios the tower notifying them of some issues.

He may need to declare an emergency, but wants to make sure he is in dire straits first so he can avoid unnecessary paperwork!

It turns out that his issues are problematic and he lands on a roadway after not being able to make it to the airport.

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In this episode, we travel to Burlington Vermont where Delta airlines flight 986 takes off bound for Minneapolis, but radios back to the tower reporting some concerns.

One of the Boeing 737's engines has failed and they are requesting vectors to return to the airport.

Luckily, the aircraft lands safely back in Vermont with no incident.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Chico, California (CIC) where a single engine aircraft crashes, causing a shutdown of the airport.

The tower helps to navigate the emergency process while trying to divert all other aircraft away from Chico.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out of Control, Alaska flight 334 declares an emergency due to a passenger disturbance. 

The pilot radios the tower and requests a diversion to Spokane Washington instead of their planned Seattle destination due to a bomb threat on board.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear Delta flight 605 heading to Minneapolis from Mexico City.

The pilot radios air traffic control to alert them that there are smoke fumes in the cabin and oxygen masks have been deployed for passengers and crew.

The aircraft has sustained an oil leak and needs to divert to Austin for an emergency landing.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Phoenix and Delta flight 2076.

The pilot radios the tower requesting to return to the gate.  

An uncooperative passenger is vaping and they are going to remove him from the aircraft.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in as Air Canada flight 720 from Toronto is approaching LaGuardia and reports an engine failure.

The pilot needs to act quickly and diverts to nearby Newark airport for an emergency landing.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have the audio from an incident yesterday in Charlotte, NC. Delta flight 1092 from Atlanta to Charlotte contacted the tower due to a landing gear warning. The nose landing gear would not extend on the Boeing 717, so they would need to perform an emergency landing.

Listen in as the pilot arranges the landing with the tower.

Unfortunately the audio from the landing itself was cut off, but rest assured, all 104 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft were safely evacuated once the plane was on the ground.

Kudos to the crew for executing this maneuver under pressure.

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Every Air Traffic Controller's nightmare is making a mistake that puts people's lives in danger. It's an extremely important job, but it also has its risks.

In today's episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control we hear a situation where the controller mixed up instructions for two approaching American Airlines planes.  A call to flight 2133 was actually meant for 1083 and it resulted in a potentially dangerous situation.

We all make mistakes, but this one could have been catastrophic.

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Bush airport in Houston to listen in on a crazy weather situation.

Things get so dicey in fact that there are reports of planes flipped over and the tower gets evacuated.

Scary stuff!

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Palm Beach International Airport to listen in on the tower as they navigate some severe weather in the area with multiple aircraft in the air and on the ground.

Who knew air traffic controllers also had to be meteorologists?

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In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, United flight 1509 from San Francisco bound for Honolulu rejects take off after the pilots report an engine failure and potential fire.

Emergency services immediately spring into action to check on the Boeing 777.

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