
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 368 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AviationLeisure | |||

On July 2, 2021, A Transair Boeing 737-200 is doing a cargo flight between Honolulu and Kahului but take off does not go as planned. What caused this flight to ditch while trying to get back to the airport?
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On April 25, 2021, a Great Slave Helicopters Eurocopter is flying to beat a giant storm, but they do not quite make it. What caused this flight to end up a crater in the snow?
On May 20, 2020, A Pakistan International Airlines A320 is trying to land in Karachi but it does not go to plan. What caused this flight’s untimely demise?
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On November 29, 2019, a Piper Chieftain is doing a medical charter flight picking up a patient from Seward. As they fly from Anchorage, they never make it, what caused this flight to crash on their way?
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I have always listened to true crime podcast. I have found a few airliner podcasts and now I’m hooked. It is all I listen to now and HL is such a great one.
Episode 328 totally ruined. Because of your opening monolog, I don't care about your political views, keep them out of this podcast and all your little drops about global warming, he her they them, whatever you're feeling, you are today, I don't really care. Don't push that on your listening, audience. Your political viewpoint makes no difference, or that the 3 of you all feel the same way. And good grief, we're going to now complain about who flies in, or retains aircraft, and have to Critique... more
Love the podcast
The constant lame jokes are a turnoff .
This podcast is overall great I love it. I have listened to almost all of the episodes in 4 months and I love aviation. One piece of info I have for new listeners is whenever there’s a Maranda rage warning the crash will be because someone did something stupid witch led the plane to crash.
HAPPY 300TH!!!
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This weekly aviation podcast digs into commercial-disaster analyses, focusing on how accidents reveal safety gaps and drive industry improvements. Episodes typically dissect miscommunications, CRM training, approach procedures, and safety regulations, all delivered with a mix of technical detail and spirited banter. Listeners likely appreciate thorough research, accessible explanations of root causes, and candid host dynamics that blend humor with serious safety takeaways. A distinctive edge is the hosts' willingness to critique procedures and emphasize lessons learned, making it valuable for professionals in aviation safety, training, and policy, as well as enthusiasts who enjoy deep dives into historical incidents.
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