What Went Wrong Podcast
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHave you ever seen coverage of an air accident on the news and wondered, "what were they doing up there?" Well if you have, you are in the right place. Welcome to the What Went Wrong Podcast (formerly (and some things that went right)). if you have been here a while, hi, yes I am still the same person, we just went through a revamp. If you are new here, come and stay a while and just remeber, this is just like a true crime podcast, but at the same time, not. So if anyone is looking for a new podcast to listen to, just give this one a shot. I'll even simplify it for you.
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A Vacation Disaster
June 12, 2022 16:20 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBFlying in the mountains is tough. Pretty much everything has to go right. Here is a story that didn’t. Like what you hear? Then follow the podcast Instagram @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Channel
A Little Bit Stuck
May 14, 2022 18:04 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBSometimes it just takes some creative thinking to try and solve a problem. That’s especially true when you’re flying and something odd happens. Listen on to hear what happened to FedEx flight 1026 and have some creative thinking just might’ve saved them. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram I follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Channel
Fighting An Attempt
May 07, 2022 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBPlanes obviously fly everywhere in the world, but not everywhere in the world is the safest place especially when there are lots of people that might want to shoot down planes. But sometimes that doesn’t work. That is the case of the 2003 attempted shoot down of a DHL plane. How did the crew struggle to get the plane safely back on the ground? Listen on to hear what happened on this dramatic flight. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow fro more podcast and a...
The Near Miss
April 30, 2022 16:31 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBMost people think of ATC as just directing a singular flight as to where it supposed to go. But in reality ATC takes a lot of coordination with each other and with other flights. If that system breaks down then awful things can happen. Listen on to hear what happened to Aer Lingus Flight 132 and US Airways flight 1178. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits The Flight Channel
Rule Followers
April 16, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAnd it’s pretty amazing how pilots from every corner of the world all get trained in the same way so they can fly and coexist together in the same sky. This is because if even one country decides do things differently it will cause chaos. That’s part of the cause of one of the most deadly air collisions. Listen on to hear what happened during the 2002 Überlingen Mid air collision. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the Podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related con...
The Recent Air Disaster
April 02, 2022 16:24 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MBAs you’ve heard me say before air crashes are extremely uncommon but obviously air safety is not 100%. China Eastern Airlines flight 5735 was a recent crash that happened in China. It was very unusual because the plane was new and the crew seemed to have been in good health. It is still unknown the cause of this crash. Listen on to hear the sequence of events that led to the crash of China Eastern Airlines flight 5735. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow fo...
Cost Cutting or Safety Cutting?
March 26, 2022 20:46 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBI’m back! It’s been a while since I’ve put out a podcast, about three or four weeks, but I’m glad I was able to put a Podcasts out this week. Value jet flight 592 was a flight that ended in tragedy and unfortunately there was nothing the pilots could do about it. The combination of an old plane,and lax safety ended in tragedy for so many people. Listen on to hear what happened to this doomed flight. ‼️‼️ make sure you listen to the end of the podcast there is some important information that I...
The Flight Literally Fell Apart
February 26, 2022 18:00 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBAircraft are pretty sturdy machines. But like with most things, when they get older they’re not as sturdy, especially when they are light aircraft. And when it comes to flying older aircraft and the variables that can come with it take to fully licensed an experienced pilot. None of the last things mentioned happened on the English Channel plane crash in early 2019. A barely licensed pilot, a lane that’s, falling apart, and a slow deadly gas made this flight a complete disaster. Listen on do ...
This Just Wasn’t Handled Well
February 19, 2022 19:10 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBWhat pilots are training for a new aircraft, they always have to go in the simulator first. But a simulator is just that. It only stimulates what real life is like. So when pilots find themselves in a situation they haven’t practiced in the simulator it’s up to them to figure out the solution. Well that’s not exactly what the pilots of Emirates flight 521 did. Everything was going smoothly until it just wasn’t. Listen on to hear what happened to this oddly landed flight. Like what you here? T...
When The Competition Becomes Deadly
February 12, 2022 16:54 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBThe 1973 Paris airshow was supposed to be a really cool time to show off the new supersonic transport aircraft made by Tupolev and the new Concorde manufacturers. This event is a prime example of sometimes just playing it safe can mean that you end up safe and if you try to be too fancy with your demonstration and that might just end up bad for you. Listen on to hear exactly what happened at the 1973 Paris airshow. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for mo...
Spooky Scary Airplanes
February 05, 2022 18:00 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBNot all hauntings happen on Halloween. Some happen on December 29. Sightings of dead crewmembers on planes that used a crashed planes spare parts? That sounds like a recipe for some scary sightings. But on the aviation side of things this is still a really odd event. A burned out lightbulb that causes a crash? How could that possibly happen? Listen on to hear what happened to Eastern Airlines flight 401. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast ...
Wheels Up
January 29, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutes - 6.43 MBWhile my podcast seems to highlight some negatives about aircraft safety, planes are actually very safe and durable. Today’s podcast highlights how planes don’t really need landing gear. And while planes often don’t have to land with no landing gear, it does happen sometimes. That’s what happened with LOT Polish Airlines flight 16. A seemingly dire hydraulic failure lead to a heroic outcome. Listen on to hear what happened to LOT Polish Airlines flight 16. Like what you hear? Then consider gi...
Engine Fire
January 23, 2022 20:47 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBNot every time I do a podcast on an air accident does it have to be the worst thing that’s ever happened. Sometimes the flight ends up just being a minor inconvenience to the people on board. That’s kind of what happened to the passengers on Lufthansa flight 401. Listen to hear some conversation between the German pilots and a New Yorker air traffic controller. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content @whatwentwrong_...
A Small Bit of Loose Rubber
January 14, 2022 23:54 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBSometimes in aviation, the smallest thing going wrong can end up having the worst outcome. That’s what happened to Air Canada Flight 837. Listen on the hear what (small thing) went wrong. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Channel
Too Eerily Similar
January 08, 2022 18:24 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBI’ve accidentally deleted this description 5 times so all I’m going to say is 🚨ITS A BONUS PODCAST🚨 Instagram: @whatwentwrong_podcast Credit:The Flight Chamnel
It’s Like a Paper Airplane
January 01, 2022 18:56 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBFrom the looks of it, a plane is a massive, mighty machine that can wristband anything Mother Nature has to throw at it. Well sometimes, all it takes is a strong gust of wind to blow the plane around like a paper airplane. This is what happened to Continental Flight 1404. Everything that could go wrong in this accident did. Just give this podcast a listen to hear what made this a very odd occurrence. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the pod acts a follow for more podcast and aviation ...
The End of Custom-Air Obsession
December 04, 2021 18:10 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIf you have ever seen a cockpit, you might think, “wow all those buttons. I would probably accidentally press something and the plane would crash”. Well that’s what I though when I first saw the cockpit of a plane. If you did accidentally press something, you would just need to fix it. But listen on to hear what happened to Atlas Air flight 3591, the flight where that last part didn’t exactly happen. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and ...
A (Literal) Slippery Slope
November 27, 2021 17:59 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBImagine driving on the Interstate at 100 miles per hour (or faster) and there are little pieces of rubber on the road. Your car your probably spin out. Well the road is also wet. That is a recipe for disaster. That is what happened to Air India Express flight 1344. The worst kind of runway overrun. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast credits: The Flight Channel
Fatal Training
November 20, 2021 18:14 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBAir traffic control is essential to keep the airspace safe and controlled. But what happens when air traffic control doesn’t do their job. High priority missions, such as search and rescue missions, require priority from ATC and don’t work well in see and avoid airspaces. Listen on to hear about this ATC mishap that ended CG1705. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Cha...
Broken Gear
October 30, 2021 18:40 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBLanding is an important part of the flight, if it is done unsafely, it can be dangerous. Pilots practice tons of landings as part of their flight training, in order to get them just right, but what happens when the landing is so bad, it damages the aircraft beyond repair? That’s what happened to FedEx Express Flight 647. Listen on to hear what really happens when the landing breaks the gear. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation ...
Deadly Maintenance
October 23, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBIf you are a maintenance worker, working on airplanes, it is your job to catch anything on an aircraft that might prove dangerous. It is nearly impossible to catch everything, but sometimes, that one thing you missed, can be deadly. That’s basically what happened to this aircraft belonging to and flown by Marines. Listen in to hear what happened to “triple nuts”. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwro...
A Pilot’s Mental Health
October 16, 2021 17:33 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBIn life, hard things are going to happen. How you take care of yourself is the important part. The captain of LAM Mozambique Airlines Flight 470 made a rescuing that hit only ended his own life, but the lives of everyone else on board. Listen on to hear what really happened to Flight 470. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast
Major Aircraft, Smallest Movement
October 02, 2021 16:49 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBThe Valkyrie XB-70 was the Bomber of the Future for America. The product of a failed program, it was being used as a resale hazard aircraft to advance supersonic flight. The Valkyrie met its final days during a harmless photo shoot flight set up by the engine manufacturer. Listen on to hear what really happened to the Valkyrie XB-70. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast credits: The Flight...
Single-Engine Saga
September 25, 2021 17:47 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBEastern Airlines Flight 855 was a doomed flight, but like with any flight, the pilots make all the difference. Even if the pilots are inexperienced in the plane, they can still be smart in their decisions. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: the flight channel
The Pilots Actually Need To Fly Their Aircraft
September 18, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIf something is going wrong with the aircraft wouldn’t the pilots try to fly the aircraft so it wound crash? While it may be a mystery of why these pilots did what they did, at least we know MOST of it wasn’t their fault. Listen on to hear what happens to PIA flight 661. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Channel.
Barely Air-Craft
September 11, 2021 17:24 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBA plane taking off seems so effortless when the engines lift the plane off the ground and everything in it. Well the plane can have too much stuff in it or else, it will crash. This is what happened to Aerosucre flight 157. Listen on to hear more about what happened to this doomed plane. Credits: The Flight Channel, avherald.com, Wikipedia sources. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast
Another Confused Pilot
September 04, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBLike I’ve said before, it’s important for pilots to not get stressed and confused and to always keep their cool. Well operating a plane alone in bad weather would make even the best pilot a bit stressed and somewhat worried. This scenario would seem familiar to anyone who knows what happened to N711BX. Listen on to hear what really happens to the awfully plane crash in Utah. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. ...
Dead Plane
August 28, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBWhat would happen if everyone on a plane became incapacitated. I know it’s scary to think about and it’s not something that happens very often but what would happen? Listen to this weeks podcast to hear what the 1999 South Dakota Learjet Crash was and why it had to involve 5 F-16 fighter jets. Like what you hear? Then consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Channel
The Dangerous Kind of Fun
August 21, 2021 19:19 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBNo matter what aircraft you are flying, the pilots must be smart with it and always make the right decisions. Then making the right decision is not only for the safety of the passengers, but for the safety of the pilots themselves. That’s what happened on Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701. Even though there were no passengers, that doesn’t mean the pilots can safely make bad decisions. Listen more to hear what exactly happened to Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701. Like what you hear? Consider giving ...
The Slip and Slide Runway
August 14, 2021 19:19 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBDriving on a wet road usually requires more careful driving and slower speeds. Imagine driving down the road at almost 200 miles per hour and on a wet road. It would be tough NOT to slip and slide around. Well that’s what happens to Quantas Flight 1. A huge 747 was coming in for a landing in a storm and couldn’t stop in time! Well, I will say the wet runway wasn’t the only problem. Listen to this weeks episode to hear what really caused this massive jet to slide off the runway. Like what you ...
The Mystery of N84AA
August 07, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 7.41 MBEver feel like something you are looking for has just… disappeared? Most of the time it’s keys, a phone or a wallet. Or for me, my AirPods. But it’s small things usually. So how does something as big as a Boeing 727 along with 2 men just disappear? And why was the plane stolen in the first place? To this day no one knows what happened, but there are many theories out there. Listen more to hear what might have happened to N84AA. It’s the kickoff episode for season 2! I think I got it off to a ...
WAIT, Wrong Engine (ft. goodbye…for now)
July 10, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBEngine problems are among the most common aircraft failures. But they are still serious and it takes someone who really understands their jet to be able to handle them properly. The pilots on British Midland Flight 92 were new to the jet, and let’s just say, it didn’t end well for some people including the pilots. ITS MY 30th EPISODE!! I can’t believe I have been doing this for 30 (ish) weeks. It’s been so great to have all of you listening. Listen until the end to hear a shoutout to all the ...
The San Diego Disaster
June 26, 2021 18:40 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBMid airs are something that doesn’t happen much anymore right? Well you would be correct but there was a time when these kinds of things happens more as the aircraft didn’t have all the necessary safety procedures to fly safely. That’s what happens to PSA flight 182. It was heading to San Diego when it collided with a Cessna. Listen to hear what happened! Like what you hear? Consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Cr...
Compressor Fuel LAX
June 19, 2021 17:07 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBFuel dumps are essential for a safe landing if a plane must land well before its destination. But as always, there are specific ways to do it and doing it wrong can have consequences. That’s what happened to Delta Airlines Flight 89. Listen more to hear what happened!! So, you like what you hear? You should follow the podcast Instagram for more podcast and aviation related content. The handle is @whatwentwrong_podcast
Rolly Cargo
June 12, 2021 23:28 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBCargo flying is often forgotten about because it operates seemingly in secret. But like any other airline, cargo airlines can still have problems. That’s what happened to Fine Air flight 101. Irregular coating operations along with other things led to a devastating crash in the middle is Miami. Like what you hear? Consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast
Just Do The Right Thing
June 05, 2021 17:32 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn aviation, one little mistake can create a domino effect of problems. This weeks podcast covers something that went wrong when a wrong part was installed and how important prioritizing really is. Listen on to hear just what happened to Tuniter Flight 1153. Like what you hear? Consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Channel
What Happens When Pilots Get Stressed And Confused?
May 29, 2021 17:05 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBFlying at night can be tough. So any good pilot need to be heads up and very aware and clear minded. What happens if a flight crew doesn’t check all the boxes? Listen more to what happened to Armavia Flight 967. Pilots are human too, but sometimes the humanity can be the greatest killer. Like what you hear? Consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. Credits: The Flight Channel
The Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash
May 22, 2021 17:41 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe Calabasas Helicopter Crash is one of the most recent crashes in America. But what really caused it? Was it engine problems? A midair collision? Pilot confusion? Today’s podcast goes into all the details of this awful incident that claimed 9 lives. Listen on to hear all these and more including real audio from ATC. Like what you hear? Consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Channel, VASAviation
The Almost Miracle On The Chuuk Lagoon
May 15, 2021 16:56 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBRainy and stormy weather doesn’t go very well with flying. When flying in a storm, pilots must be very situationally aware and heads up. Well, these pilots didn’t exactly exhibit that. Air Niugini Flight 73 was a victim of a storm and pilots not being situationally aware. Listen more to find out how Flight 73 ended up in Chuuk Lagoon. Like what you hear? Give the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Channel
Just Be Glad You Weren’t On This Flight (and if you were, I’m sorry)
May 08, 2021 18:17 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBDelays in an airport can be tough, especially if you are trying to go on a vacation or get home. But on this Air India flight, the worst delay left to one of the worst problems. Air India Flight 829 happened in 2009, and ended up forcing Air India into a complete maintenance reform. Listen to hear what happened to this flight and what caused this mega delay. Credits: The Flight Channel. Like what you hear? Consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related co...
When Flying a Fighter Jet Didn’t Go Well For Some People
May 01, 2021 15:33 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBMid air collisions are something that is completely avoidable, right? I mean the sky is huge, this shouldn’t happen. But it turns out, flying a broken aircraft can get you into a lot of trouble and turn something that shouldn’t happen into something that did happen. Listen more to hear what happened in the collision over the San Gabriel Mountains. Sources: The Flight Channel
The Flight Crew That Overreacted
April 24, 2021 17:59 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBPilots are trained to stay calm in any situation and be able to fly the aircraft in any circumstance as well. But what happens when the Captain and the First Officer are mad and confused, respectively? Listen more to hear what happened to Indonesia Air Asia Flight 8501. Like what you hear? Consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Channel
Another De-Icing Problem
April 17, 2021 16:43 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBIf you look at past episodes of this podcast, you would seek that some accident have to do with cold weather or de icing problems. Well I’m about to add another one to that list. Arrow Air Flight 1285 was full of servicemen who were just trying to get home after a six month deployment in the Sinai. Listen more to hear what happened to this flight and why it cause so much dispute in Canadian Politics. Credits: The Flight Channel, Wikipedia.
When Boeing messed up the 767
April 10, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBToday’s episode is about Laura Air flight 004. It’s the deadliest crash ever in Thailand. Listen on to hear what really happened to Lauda Air flight 004. Credits: The Flight Channel, Wikipedia
The 737 MAX
April 03, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThe 737 MAX seems to be Boeing’s later feat. It certainly was a big news piece! But what did lead to the worldwide groundings and the recent skepticism around the aircraft returning to the skies? This week’s podcast goes seem into the events of October 29, 2018, or the date of Lion Air flight 610.
The Icy Failure in Denver
March 20, 2021 21:57 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBDe icing is something that happens very quickly, at least to us passengers. But it is actually very important for a successful and safe takeoff. Listen more to hear what happens when some icing fails and what happened to Continental 1713. This episode was not the best on account of my computer that didn’t save my work. So I was reading my raw notes. If I sound choppy, that’s why. Next week I will try my best to get a more official podcast out. I will also try to be more active in the podcast ...
Who Knew Flying Could Be This Boring? Apparently These Pilots Know.
March 13, 2021 20:58 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBPilots are know to be generally very focused and sharp people. But sometimes they slip up and the effects can be detrimental to their jobs. What does a merger and a confusing scheduling system have to do with this specific incident though? We have actually ATC audio this time. Sorry for the odd background noises though. Like what you hear? Consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcasts and aviation related content. @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Channel
United’s Engine Problem
March 06, 2021 18:56 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBUnited flight 328 happened recently and was widely talked about in the news. But what actually happened? We will listen to some ATC recordings this time and figure out what actually happens on February 20, 2021. This is the first episode I wrote completely by myself, no credits to the flight channel this time! Credits: Investigators find fractured fan blades in United flight 328 engine msn.com An expert explains what would've happened if United flight 328 experienced its scary engine failure ...
Apparently You Need to Look Out for Black Holes While Flying
February 27, 2021 18:28 - 8 minutes - 8 MBWhat does a black holes mean in aviation? What happens to Aires Flight 8250? All these questions and more answered in today’s podcast. Like what you hear? Consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow! @whatwentwrong_podcast Credits: The Flight Channel
The Largest Plane Nearly Brought Down by the Smallest Pipe
February 20, 2021 18:29 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBQuants flight 32 was on its refueling stop in Singapore. It took off and had an engine failure. Hear the details of this accident in this week’s podcast. Credits: The Flight Channel, Wikipedia. Like what you hear? Consider giving the podcast Instagram a follow for more podcast and aviation related content! @whatwentwrong_podcast