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Plane Crash Podcast

35 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 344 ratings

Each episode focuses on the details surrounding a specific plane accident followed by general discussion of air travel.

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Southwest Airlines Flight 1455

June 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

For the 34th episode of PCPC, Michael takes his first "solo flight" and examines Southwest Airlines Flight 1455, a scheduled flight from Las Vegas to Burbank on March 5th 2000. The story of Flight 1455 is followed with a few stories from the world of airline news. Thank you for listening to the podcast and we hope you are doing well out there! Patreon Twitter Instagram Better Help Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https...

United Airlines Flight 173

January 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

On the 33rd episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess take a look at United Airlines Flight 173, a scheduled flight from JFK in NYC to Portland, Oregon on December 28th 1978. They discuss Flight 173, the DC-8, unruly passengers, impecunious/upbraid, their high expectations for 2022, and touch upon a few stories from the world of airline news. Thank you for listening to our little podcast. Hope you are all hanging in there and having a great January! Check out Julie Whipple's book "Crash Course" us...

TWA Flight 2/United Flight 718 (1956 Grand Canyon)

March 25, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

For the 31st episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess take a look at TWA Flight 2 and United Airlines Flight 718, two scheduled flights that departed Los Angeles International Airport on the morning of June 30th 1956. The duo discuss Flight 2/Flight 718, United Flight 328, the early history of airlines and government regulation, TSA screening numbers, nettle/recalcitrant, emotional support animals and a few topics from the world of airline news. Thank you very much for listening, being patient and ...

Lauda Air Flight 004

December 29, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

Michael and Tess are finally back for the last PCPC episode of 2020. The 30th episode focuses on Lauda Air Flight 004, a scheduled flight from Bangkok International to Vienna International on May 26th 1991. The two discuss Flight 004, Boeing MAX Planes, holiday travel numbers, sinecure/querulous, and touch upon a few stories from the world of airline news. Thanks for listening to the podcast and we hope you are doing well. Patreon Instagram Twitter Official Website PCPC Merchandise with...

Air Canada Flight 143 (Part 2)

September 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Michael continues his interview with Captain Bob Pearson and Pearl Dion. Tess joins in and the two discuss Flight 143, aviation accident categories, "flights to nowhere" and touch upon a few stories from the world of airline news. Thanks to everyone for listening to the show and thanks for supporting us on Patreon! Patreon Instagram Twitter Official Website Sponsor Links: Better Help Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: h...

Air Canada Flight 143 (Part 1)

September 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Michael and Tess take a long look at Air Canada Flight 143, a scheduled flight from Montreal to Edmonton on the evening of July 23rd 1983. Michael is joined by two guests for a surprise interview later on in the show. This is Part 1 of 2. Thanks for listening! Patreon Twitter Instagram Official Website Sponsor Link: Better Help Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...

PSA Flight 182

August 19, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

PSA Flight 182 was a scheduled flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport on the morning of September 25th 1978. Michael interviews a retired PSA flight attendant and Secretary for the PSA Historic Memorial Committee, Frances Mary Reilly. Tess joins in on the discussion and we discuss Flight 182, Air India Express Flight 1344, JetBlue's new virus killing robot, and touch upon a few more stories from the world of airline news. Thanks again for listening a...

Pan Am Flight 103

July 21, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

Pan Am Flight 103 was a scheduled flight from London to New York on Wednesday December 21st 1988. On the 27th episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess take a look at Flight 103, interview Anthony Friedl, and discuss conspiracy theories, airline layoffs, 747s, Lockerbie, Long Beach Airport and the U.S. Navy's newest tactical fighter pilot. Thanks to everyone for your support. Please check out our Patreon Page! Patreon Twitter Instagram Official Website Sponsor Links: Hunt A Killer Use Prom...

Qantas Flight 72 (Part 2)

July 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Michael continues his interview with Captain Kevin Sullivan concerning Qantas Flight 72. Tess joins in on the discussion and they talk about Flight 72, automation, movies, the Boeing MAX 8, wacky defunct airlines and a proposed travel tax credit. Thanks again for listening and all your support! Check out our Patreon page in the link below. Patreon Twitter Instagram Official Website Sponsor Links: Better Help Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donation...

Qantas Flight 72 (Part 1)

July 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Michael and Tess take a look at Qantas Flight 72, a scheduled flight from Singapore to Perth on Tuesday October 7th 2008. A "secret" guest joins the discussion. Tess and Michael discuss Australia and give a brief update on the latest in U.S. airline booking policies. Thanks for your support! Patreon: patreon.com/planecrashpod Instagram: instagram.com/planecrashpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/planecrashpod Official Website: planecrashpod.com Sponsor Links: betterhelp.com/planecrashpod Su...

Most Dangerous Airports: PCPC "Layover" Episode

June 16, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Michael and Tess introduce the first PCPC Layover Episode. Tess unveils her "Top 10 World's Most Dangerous Airports List" and Michael interviews George Santamouris, a 30 year veteran of the airline maintenance industry. They also discuss a few stories in the world of airline news. Thanks for your support! Patreon: patreon.com/planecrashpod Twitter: twitter.com/planecrashpod Instagram: instagram.com/planecrashpodcast Official Website: planecrashpod.com Sponsor Link: betterhelp.com/planec...

TAM Airlines Flight 3054

June 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

On the 24th episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess take a look at TAM Airlines Flight 3054, a scheduled flight from Porto Alegre to Sao Paulo on July 17th 2007. The duo discuss Flight 3054, the BLM protests, a boost in U.S. air travel and a story from the world of airline news. Michael interviews Julianna Garbo, a Brazilian pilot, journalist and eyewitness to the incident. Thanks for your support! Patreon: patreon.com/planecrashpod Instagram: instagram.com/planecrashpodcast Official Website wi...

Rocky Mountain Airways Flight 217

May 25, 2020 09:10 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

Michael and Tess take a look at Rocky Mountain Airways Flight 217, a scheduled flight from Steamboat Springs to Denver on the night of December 4th 1978. The two talk about Flight 217, Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303, Star Trek, Alfred Hitchcock, gardening, McDonnell Douglas, and touch upon a few other topics in the world of airline news. Author and retired Captain Harrison Jones joins for an interview and discussion of his book "Miracle on Buffalo Pass" A second "secret" guest...

Aloha Airlines Flight 243

May 11, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Aloha Airlines Flight 243 was a scheduled flight from Hilo to Honolulu on Thursday April 28th 1988. For the 22nd episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess talk Flight 243, UFOs, the Unabomber manifesto, oxygen bars, loving 747s, and touch upon a few topics in the world of airline news. Thanks so much for your support and listening! Patreon: patreon.com/planecrashpod Twitter: twitter.com/planecrashpod Instagram: instagram.com/planecrashpodcast Email: [email protected] planecrashpod.c...

Aeroflot Flight 593

May 02, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

On the 21st episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess focus on Aeroflot Flight 593, a scheduled flight from Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow to Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong, on the night of March 23rd 1994. The two discuss Flight 593, new airline policies in the age of the pandemic, Harrison Ford, the lack of fresh air on planes and touch upon a few more topics in the world of airline news. Thanks to everyone for the support! Check out our Patreon page if you can! We appreciate it. ...

British Airways Flight 5390

April 15, 2020 07:15 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Michael and Tess discuss British Airways Flight 5390, a scheduled flight from Birmingham, England to Malaga, Spain on June 10th 1990. The duo discuss Flight 5390, aviation themed movies, Teddy Roosevelt, horrible surprise gifts and a few topics in the world of airline news. Thank you all for listening and your support! Follow at twitter.com/planecrashpod Become a patreon at patreon.com/planecrashpod www.planecrashpod.com instagram.com/planecrashpodcast Email: [email protected]...

Delta Airlines Flight 191

March 29, 2020 07:25 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Michael and Tess take a look at Delta Airlines Flight 191, a scheduled flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Friday August 2nd 1985. On the 19th episode of PCPC, discussion revolves around Flight 191, staying at home, emergency slides, and a few stories in the world of airline news. Thanks for listening! Follow at twitter.com/planecrashpod Patreon: patreon.com/planecrashpod www.planecrashpod.com instagram.com/planecrashp...

Japan Airlines Flight 123

March 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

On the 18th episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess discuss the heroic effort by the pilots of Japan Airlines Flight 123, a scheduled flight from Tokyo to Osaka on Monday August 12th 1985. The duo talk about Flight 123, new websites, living in the age of Coronavirus, small airports, a few missed topics from the previous episode and a few stories in the world of airline news. Follow at twitter.com/planecrashpod instagram.com/planecrashpodcast Email: [email protected] www.planec...

Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937/DHL Flight 611

February 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Michael takes a look at the incident that took place between two planes, Bashkirian Flight 2937 and DHL Flight 611, above southern Germany on the night of July 1st 2002. Tess Andrade joins as guest. Discussion revolves around Flights 2937 and 611, EMAS, the crime against Peter Nielsen, the Boeing falcons, and a few stories in the world of airline news. Follow PCPC at twitter.com/planecrashpod Email: [email protected] Sponsor link: www.betterhelp.com/planecrashpod Support this...

Turkish Airlines Flight 1951

February 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

Joined again by producer Tess Andrade, Michael takes a look at the circumstances surrounding the crash of Turkish Airlines Flight 1951, a scheduled flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam on February 25th 2009. Michael and Tess discuss Flight 1951, Valentine's Day, Pegasus Airlines Flight 2193, passenger archetypes, service animals, the proper etiquette for reclining seats and a few more topics in the world of airline news. This is episode 16 of PCPC. Follow PCPC at twitter.com/planecrashpod E...

Iran Air Flight 655

January 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

On the 15th episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess unpack the history heavy story of Iran Air Flight 655, a scheduled flight from Bandar Abbas, Iran to Dubai, United Arab Emirates on July 3rd 1988. Michael and Tess discuss Flight 655, the history of Iran in the 20th century, meals on planes, emotional support dogs and touch upon a few other topics in the world of airline news. Follow at twitter.com/planecrashpod Email: [email protected] Instagram: instagram.com/planecrashpodcast Sp...

British Midland Flight 92

January 13, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Michael and Tess are back for the first time in 2020 with the 14th episode of PCPC where the two discuss British Midland Flight 92, a scheduled flight from London to Belfast on the night of January 8th 1989. They discuss Flight 92, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, the relationship between Boeing and the FAA and touch upon a few stories in the world of airline news. Follow PCPC at twitter.com/planecrashpod Email: [email protected] Sponsor links: www.betterhelp.com/...

Air Canada Flight 797

December 09, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Michael and Tess take a look at Air Canada Flight 797 that took off from Dallas Fort Worth International on June 2nd 1983 en route to Toronto. The two discuss Flight 797, Christmas travel, "basic" economy, fire safety, paper/mobile boarding tickets and touch upon a few stories in the world of aviation. Follow at twitter.com/planecrashpod Email: [email protected] Sponsor links: www.betterhelp.com/planecrashpod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/don...

Air New Zealand Flight 901

November 16, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

In honor of its 40th anniversary, Michael and Tess discuss Air New Zealand Flight 901, a scheduled Air New Zealand Antarctic sightseeing flight that took off on November 28th 1979. They also chat about sightseeing flights in general, Thanksgiving, gender reveals gone awry, and touch upon a couple topics in aviation news. Follow the podcast at twitter.com/planecrashpod Email [email protected] Sponsor Link: https://betterhelp.com/planecrashpod Support this podcast at — https://red...

Eastern Air Lines Flight 401

October 31, 2019 11:52 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 was a scheduled flight from JFK to Miami International on the night of December 29th 1972. Michael and Tess look at Flight 401 and the supernatural stories that appeared in the years that followed. Follow at twitter.com/planecrashpod Email [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Korean Air Lines Flight 007

October 21, 2019 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

On this episode, Michael and Tess take a look at Korean Air Lines Flight 007, a scheduled flight from Anchorage, Alaska to Seoul, South Korea early in the morning of September 1st 1983. Michael and Tess discuss Flight 007, climate change, Halloween and a few stories in the world of aviation news. Follow at twitter.com/planecrashpod Email [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

KLM Flight 4805/Pan Am Flight 1736 (Tenerife)

October 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

This week, Michael and Tess look at the incident that occurred on Tenerife on March 27th 1977 between KLM Flight 4805 and Pan Am Flight 1736. Follow the podcast at twitter.com/planecrashpod Email [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

United Airlines Flight 232

September 07, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Michael unpacks the details surrounding United Airlines Flight 232, a scheduled flight from Denver to Chicago on July 19th 1989. Producer/contributor Tess Andrade joins in on the discussion. Follow the podcast at twitter.com/planecrashpod Email us at [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

United Airlines Flight 811

August 27, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Michael investigates the details surrounding United Flight 811, a scheduled flight from Honolulu to Auckland, New Zealand early in the morning on February 24th 1989. Joining Michael on this episode is a passenger that was onboard the flight, Tom Van Beveren. Follow us at twitter.com/planecrashpod Email [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

TWA Flight 800

August 20, 2019 07:02 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Michael tackles the controversial topic of TWA Flight 800 while joined by producer/contributor Tess Andrade. TWA Flight 800 took off from JFK in New York on July 17th 1996 and has been a focus of conspiracy theorists for over 2 decades. Follow us at twitter.com/planecrashpod or email us at [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...

Western Airlines Flight 2605

August 07, 2019 00:41 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Michael speaks with Eduardo Valenciana, a surviving flight attendant from Western Airlines Flight 2605, a flight from Los Angeles International that crashed upon landing at Benito Juarez International in Mexico City, early in the morning of October 31st 1979 (Halloween). Follow at twitter.com/planecrashpod Eduardo Valenciana's website: tresbros.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & ...

Northeast Airlines Flight 823

June 17, 2019 17:03 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

Michael chats with Pulitzer prize-nominated author, Russ Banham, about the history of Boeing and gives us an update on the Max 8 situation. Accompanied by producer of the podcast, Tess Andrade, Michael tells us the story of Northeast Airlines Flight 823. On February 1st 1957, a plane crashed on Rikers Island and a prison warden was faced with a tough decision. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...

Helios Airways Flight 522 (Ghost Plane) / Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302

March 14, 2019 00:39 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

In August 2005, Helios Airways Flight 522, scheduled to fly from Larnaca, Cyprus to Athens, flew a holding pattern in autopilot around the Athens airport before veering off course into a rapid descent. Michael tells us how the "ghost plane" got its name and discusses the recent crash of Ethiopian Airlines that has grabbed headlines across the world. Featuring esteemed guests, Michael Regilio and Sheldon Gomberg. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations ...

Lion Air Flight 610

February 25, 2019 20:26 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Michael continues to examine the lethal effects of stalling with an analysis of Lion Air Flight 610, scheduled to fly from Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia in October, 2018. Returning guests, Michael Regilio and Grammy award winning music producer, Sheldon Gomberg chat with Michael about air travel pet peeves. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Air France Flight 447

February 14, 2019 03:30 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Michael kicks off his inaugural episode with a discussion about the morality of a podcast about plane crashes and dives into the tragic sequence of events that brought down Air France Flight 447, flying out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Paris, France in June, 2009. Featuring comedian Michael Regilio and Grammy award winning music producer, Sheldon Gomberg. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/plane-crash-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv...

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