Hard Landings

On April 29, 1952, a Pan Am Boeing Stratocruiser is flying from Rio de Janeiro to Port of Spain, but they get lost along the way. What caused this flight to crash in the depths of the Amazon rain fore...

16 Jan 20241h 5min

On May 6, 1937, a German Zeppelin is making a transatlantic trip from Frankfort to New Jersey then tragedy strikes. What caused this airship to explode into a fireball upon landing? Find photos and so...

2 Jan 20241h 23min

In 1992 a Thai Airways International A-310 is flying from Bangkok to Nepal but they never make it. What caused this flight to smash into a mountain? Find photos and sources for this episode on our web...

26 Des 20231h 45min

On March 26, 1955, A Pan Am stratocruiser was doing a regularly scheduled flight to Honolulu when a strong vibration was felt. What caused this flight to have to ditch in the ocean? Find photos and so...

19 Des 20231h 14min

On September 27, 1973, A Texas international airlines flight is trying to find its way to Texarkana, but they never get there. What caused this flight to deviate into a mountain? Find photos and sourc...

12 Des 202343min

On February 11, 1978, a Pacific Western flight is landing in Cranbrook when they encounter an unexpected complication. What caused this flight to need to go around and ultimately crash? Find sources a...

5 Des 20231h 7min

We read stories from our listeners written to us in June and July 2023. Want to submit a story? Go to our website: www.hardlandingspodcast.com/listener-form

3 Des 20231h 24min

On July 18, 2018, a Malaysia Airlines flight is about to take off out of Brisbane, Australia when they have a speed issue. What caused this flight to turn around and land soon after takeoff? Find sou...

28 Nov 20231h 30min