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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In this episode, we have a fun one.
Listen in as the Blue Angels perform during the Wings Over Solano air show at Travis Air Force Base in California.
This is the sound of pilots that truly love their jobs!
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In this episode, a British Airways Boeing 777 is flying from JFK to London Gatwick.
Over the Atlantic, the pilot declares an emergency when his co-pilot becomes incapacitated due to a medical emergency.
The crew requests a diversion to St. Johns, Newfoundland where medical crews can tend to the pilot.
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In this episode, a pilot coming into Scottsdale is a little hot under the collar that the tower isn't giving him priority.
When he confronts the controller, other pilots on the frequency stand up for the man in the tower against the disgruntled pilot.
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In this episode, a United Boeing 737-Max has landed in Houston but has an issue on the runway.
Upon landing, the pilot was instructed to vacate the runway at SC, but the aircraft left the tarmac and becomes disabled on the grass as the landing gear collapses.
Controllers race to get emergency vehicles to the United aircraft while trying to manage the traffic coming into Houston.
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In this episode, a Police Guardian helicopter is navigating its way around DC when a special visitor forces him to change course.
The President, aboard the Marine One chopper is taking off, so the police pilot needs to re-route to maintain its distance from the VIP.
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In this episode, we have a special montage for you.
As we have discussed several times, air traffic control can be a stressful job.
There is a lot at stake and they expect their counterparts - the pilots - to be well-prepared and bring their A-game.
When they aren't, sometimes the controllers make it known how displeased they are.
We have several of those instances for you here.
Listen in and enjoy!
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In this episode, several flights are coming in for an approach at JFK when an American Airlines pilot feels that his separation from other aircraft is too close for comfort.
When he raises this concern to the tower, the controller doesn't want to hear it.
The controller quickly corrects the pilot on the separation he requires in his airspace.
After landing, the pilot is asked to contact Approach Control to discuss the issue further.
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In this episode, a Cessna aircraft is coming in for landing at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL), when the tower hears some commotion over the radio.
The landing gear has collapsed on the Cessna and the plane becomes disabled on the runway.
The pilot exits the plane and lets the tower know he is okay.
Crews spring into action to check out the damage.
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