Air Traffic Out Of Control

In this episode, a Cessna aircraft is coming in for an approach to Yuma, Arizona when there is a sudden engine failure. The tower attempts to accommodate the pilot by opening up any runway for him to execute an emergency landing, but it's too late. The Cessna pilot can't make it to the airport, so begins searching for a roadway to land on. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, UPS flight 2949 is departing from Oakland when the pilot reports flight control issues. He issues a mayday and asks for vectors to return to the airport. The tower springs into action to help the aircraft navigate back to Oakland safely. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, A FedEx Boeing 767 is coming in for an approach in Istanbul when they receive an alert that the nose landing gear is malfunctioning. They contact the tower to do a low pass to confirm that the gear is not deployed, and the tower confirms this. The pilot brings the aircraft in for a landing without the nose gear shortly after. Luckily, no injuries were sustained by the crew on board. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, United flight 381 is coming in for the approach to Austin when they request to go around. The pilot lets the tower know the aircraft is having flap issues which is causing instability. The controller dispatches emergency crews as an extra precaution for the potentially dangerous landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, a British Airways 777 (Flight 158) is preparing for departure to London from Bermuda International Airport when the tower abruptly cancels the take off clearance. The pilot, understandably concerned, presses the controller to let him evacuate the aircraft as soon as possible. The controller lets him know that the terminal is also under a bomb threat so the situation escalates even further. Listen in as they navigate this very tense situation. Fortunately, after the evacuation, the bomb threat was cleared and service resumed at the airport. Read more here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13386379/Bomb-threat-sparks-evacuation-British-Airways-flight-London-moments-Bermudas-international-airport.html

In this episode, a Piper aircraft near Sacramento, California (SAC) experiences an engine failure and radios the tower to declare mayday. The pilot and one passenger can't make it to the airport so need to look for a safe field or road to land on nearby. The tower dispatches emergency crews, and thankfully, the Piper pilot executes the emergency landing safely. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, we fly up to Teterboro Executive airport where two private jets have found themselves in a bit of a pickle. An ExecJet aircraft has hit the wing tip of a Twilight Gulfstream, causing damage to both planes. The airport authority intervenes to investigate the minor incident. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

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. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast