Air Traffic Out Of Control

In this episode, Skywest flight 5263 is taking off from Denver, when it strikes a large bird. The pilot radios the tower, requesting to return to the airport due to the damage sustained to the windshield, when a mysterious laser hits the aircraft. The pilot alerts the tower of the unauthorized laser, which lets other pilots in the area know to be on the lookout. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

10/4/24 • 05:09

In this episode, Delta flight 2120 is taking off from Las Vegas when the pilot alerts the tower of an issue. The aircraft has a flight control problem related to the flaps and is looking to return to Las Vegas. An emergency is declared and the crew goes through their checklists prior to returning. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

9/22/24 • 09:31

Hello Air Traffic Out of Control fans...I'm excited to be back after a late summer hiatus! In this episode, we go to Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport (ATL). A Delta pilot radios the tower, reporting they believe they struck something. The tower confirms that they indeed hit the tail of another Delta aircraft, knocking the whole tail section off of a CRJ. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

9/20/24 • 12:30

In this episode, we go to Salt Lake City where two Delta airlines planes have a slight mishap on the tarmac. A Delta 737 preparing to take off for Santa Ana, clips the tail of another Delta Airbus A320 with its wing tip. Both aircraft sustained damage and had to return to their gates. Costly mistake for Delta. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

7/30/24 • 07:01

In this episode, Delta flight 1245 is taking off from Palm Beach International Airport, bound for Boston, when the pilots receive a warning. The aircraft is alerting them of a left engine fire, so they request to return to Palm Beach immediately. The aircraft returns safely to the airport and emergency crews spring into action to make sure everyone on board remains safe. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

7/29/24 • 07:39

In this episode, we go back up to Oshkosh, where another crash has occurred during the massive AirVenture event. This time, a Diamond Twin Star aircraft was making its approach when the left wing and main gear impacted the runway. The plane ended up overshooting the runway and coming to rest in the grass. Nobody was injured during the incident thankfully. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

7/28/24 • 05:56

In this episode, we listen in as the tower at Ogden City Airport navigates a situation with a Cessna aircraft. The pilot has received a landing gear indication, so proceeds to do a low pass so the tower can do a visual check. The tower tells the pilot to hold while they ready emergency crews. All of a sudden, the pilot makes an urgent request to land, and then suddenly the plane goes down in a nearby neighborhood. Fortunately, both people on board survived the crash. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

7/26/24 • 09:34

In this episode, we go to Oshkosh, Wisconsin where it is opening day at AirVenture, a massive fly-in aviation conference with more than 10,000 planes normally in attendance. As air traffic control struggles to deal with the constant flow of aircraft, a plane is reported to have crashed in a nearby field and has caught fire. Unfortunately, both people on board sustained fatal injuries. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

7/25/24 • 07:35

In this episode, a Southwest 737-79P is preparing to take off from Portland Maine to Baltimore when something goes sideways. The pilot accidentally takes off from a temporarily closed runway which had vehicles on it. Luckily, the vehicles were able to get out of the way and the flight departed without incident. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

7/19/24 • 06:39

In this episode, we fly over to Gothenburg, Sweden where a Ryanair Boeing B737-800 has just landed from Sarajevo. The pilot reports a possible fire on board and requests to evacuate on the runway. The tower confirms that there is indeed smoke coming from the aircraft and dispatches the fire department. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

7/17/24 • 06:56

In this episode, United flight 1001 (B757) takes off from Los Angeles (LAX). Immediately, several other pilots radio the tower, to let them know they saw a tire fly off the United plane on take off. The tower initiates a runway inspection to determine which tire they are missing. To top it all off, at the end of the recording, you will hear another United flight, report a bird strike. Talk about a busy day for the controllers at LAX! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

7/16/24 • 06:52

In this episode, we have a scary situation in Littleton, Colorado. A pilot is making an approach to Centennial Airport (KAPA) when he experiences an engine failure. The tower attempts to re-route the pilot but it's too late, so he needs to look for a place to make an emergency landing. Luckily, he gets the aircraft on the ground safely and is seen walking away from the site. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

7/15/24 • 05:22

In this episode, we go to Denton, Texas where airport construction is causing some issues. An aircraft is taxxing out for takeoff when one of its wings clips a piece of construction equipment. They decide to abort the takeoff until ground crews can inspect and clear the plane. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

7/12/24 • 10:22

In this episode, a Delta Airlines flight leaving Detroit for Amsterdam is looking to make an emergency landing. For an odd reason. The pilot of flight 136reported to the tower at JFK that onboard meals were spoiled, resulting in some passengers becoming ill. The pilot requests to land in New York to have the food issues remedied and get several passengers medical assistance. Not a great look for Delta during a very busy travel time. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

7/8/24 • 07:31

In this episode, a Delta Airlines Airbus A321 is taking off from Boston when the pilot reports a left engine failure. The pilot contacts the tower to request a return to Boston as he shuts down the engine. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

6/25/24 • 15:50

In this episode, we go to Washington Regan International Airport (DCA) where the tower is busy organizing a ground stop. A military flyover is happening at nearby Arlington National Cemetery in honor of a pioneering aviator's passing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

6/21/24 • 21:48

In this episode, a Southwest flight bound for Denver radios the tower with an emergency. The pilot is reporting smoke in the cabin and makes a request to divert to Colorado Springs. In preparation for the emergency landing, the pilot organizes emergency services and air stairs to be brought to the aircraft. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

6/6/24 • 06:26

In this episode, Skywest flight 4055 bound for Chicago, experiences an engine flame out and declares an emergency. The tower quickly suggests that the aircraft divert to nearby Grand Rapids, Michigan for an emergency landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

5/28/24 • 06:45

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  

5/20/24 • 04:38

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  

5/16/24 • 06:40

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  

5/9/24 • 04:24

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    

5/8/24 • 11:52

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    

5/6/24 • 14:51

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  

5/4/24 • 03:52

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  

5/3/24 • 03:49

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  

5/2/24 • 05:02

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  

5/1/24 • 07:29

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.

4/29/24 • 08:35

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    

4/26/24 • 05:59

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  

4/22/24 • 10:41