Air Traffic Out Of Control

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go out to Compton/Woodley airport in Compton, California where a small aircraft has gone down in a nearby neighborhood on approach. The tower engages other nearby aircraft to have a look to see what the status is. One pilot spots the plane and notifies the tower that several people are surrounding the aircraft. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

Welcome to the Air Traffic Out Of Control episode 100 special! We appreciate you listening and we are looking forward to hundreds more. Enjoy! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, an aircraft has gone off the runway at Wheeling airport due to a brake failure. The tower closes the airport while crews assist the pilot. Luckily nobody was injured in the incident. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, a Cessna aircraft is approaching Napa airport in California when they report to the tower that the landing gear is not coming down. The aircraft circles and the tower visually confirms that the gear has in fact been deployed. The plane lands and runs off the runway while emergency crews are dispatched. Nobody was injured in the incident. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, a Delta 757 lands in Atlanta from Richmond when one of the main tires bursts. The blowout causes a fire which engulfs the landing gear. An emergency is declared and an evacuation is initiated on the runway. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Northeast Philadelphia Airport where a Cessna aircraft has flipped over on the runway while coming in for a landing. The airport is immediately closed to other traffic as the tower monitors the situation with emergency services. The two people on board appear to be alright as they get out of the plane and are walking around the Cessna. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Fort Wayne, Indiana where an incoming aircraft is having radio issues and cannot communicate with the tower. The controller enlists the help of another nearby plane to relay his message and establish communications. The helpful pilot is given a "gold star" for his efforts! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

We have a special treat for you today on Air Traffic Out Of Control. A friend of the show - Orilux - has created a beautiful ambient track called "DEPARTURES" which combines a chill ambient track with air traffic control sounds. If you like it, check out Orilux on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@Orilux DEPARTURES - An Ambient Air Traffic Control Music Experience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0zXZ_T3tdw

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Dallas Fort Worth airport to listen in on some great ATC chatter. Kick your feet up...chill, and enjoy this. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

This is a 'Go Around' of one of our favorite ATOOC episodes...Going Rogue. This is such a wild recording that it was worth a second release... ~~~ This is a special episode of Air Traffic Out of Control, featuring one of the craziest ATC recordings ever captured. In 2018, a man named Richard Russell who was a ground service agent for Horizon Airlines working at Seattle Tacoma Airport figured out how to operate a plane, with no known aviation experience, and stole one of the Horizon aircraft for a joy ride as it sat on the runway in maintenance position. Listen in on the (barely believable) ATC recording. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have an unbelievable recording for you. A small Bonanza aircraft is attempting to make an emergency landing at Lake Tahoe airport, but it can't make it. Luckily, a US Army King Air is nearby and monitors the situation to keep an eye on the plane. As the Bonanza lands in the lake, several vessels spring into action to help. Both people on board are unharmed in the incident. An onlooker actually captured the video of the plane landing in the lake. You can watch the video by checking out this link. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, United flight 2664 from San Diego bound for Newark radios the tower with an emergency. Unbelievably, a passenger's laptop battery has caught fire. The pilot requests to return to the airport immediately to have the injured passengers taken care of. If you were ever wondering why airlines don't want you to check lithium ion batteries...This is why! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a Frontier Airlines Airbus 319 departs Phoenix bound for Orlando when the pilots radio the tower. They have had to shut down the right side engine following the initial climb and are asking to return to the airport. The pilots complete an overweight landing checklist before making their approach back to Phoenix. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have an odd one. A massive Boeing Dreamlifter has landed in Kansas. But at the wrong airport. The aircraft was bound for McConnell AFB but actually landed at nearby Beech airport...about 9 miles away. Oops. The tower at Beech is closed so the pilot tries to figure out his next steps. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in on two incidents involving small aircraft crashes. First, we go to Roanoke where a small aircraft goes down and the tower closes the airport while they mobilize emergency services. Next, a Bonanza aircraft misses the runway in Georgetown and crashes into a vacant home. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go over to Chicago Executive Airport. A Citation jet is preparing for landing, but notifies the tower that they believe they lost a wheel on take off. The tower enlists the help of a nearby news chopper and also has the pilot do a low approach so they can get a visual verification. The good news is, both visuals verified that landing gear seemed to be completely intact so the citation lands safely. Emergency crews are on hand as the citation lands, just in case. This is a great example of teamwork in a potential sticky situation. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we head to Palm Beach International to listen in as the tower deals with some issues caused by heavy winds. A wind shear warning has been issued for the airport and it leaves the tower scrambling to reconfigure the scheduled departures and arrivals. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we head over to Janes Field airport in Minneapolis where a Cessna aircraft radios the tower notifying them of some issues. He may need to declare an emergency, but wants to make sure he is in dire straits first so he can avoid unnecessary paperwork! It turns out that his issues are problematic and he lands on a roadway after not being able to make it to the airport. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, we travel to Burlington Vermont where Delta airlines flight 986 takes off bound for Minneapolis, but radios back to the tower reporting some concerns. One of the Boeing 737's engines has failed and they are requesting vectors to return to the airport. Luckily, the aircraft lands safely back in Vermont with no incident. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Chico, California (CIC) where a single engine aircraft crashes, causing a shutdown of the airport. The tower helps to navigate the emergency process while trying to divert all other aircraft away from Chico. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out of Control, Alaska flight 334 declares an emergency due to a passenger disturbance. The pilot radios the tower and requests a diversion to Spokane Washington instead of their planned Seattle destination due to a bomb threat on board. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear Delta flight 605 heading to Minneapolis from Mexico City. The pilot radios air traffic control to alert them that there are smoke fumes in the cabin and oxygen masks have been deployed for passengers and crew. The aircraft has sustained an oil leak and needs to divert to Austin for an emergency landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Phoenix and Delta flight 2076. The pilot radios the tower requesting to return to the gate. An uncooperative passenger is vaping and they are going to remove him from the aircraft. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in as Air Canada flight 720 from Toronto is approaching LaGuardia and reports an engine failure. The pilot needs to act quickly and diverts to nearby Newark airport for an emergency landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have the audio from an incident yesterday in Charlotte, NC. Delta flight 1092 from Atlanta to Charlotte contacted the tower due to a landing gear warning. The nose landing gear would not extend on the Boeing 717, so they would need to perform an emergency landing. Listen in as the pilot arranges the landing with the tower. Unfortunately the audio from the landing itself was cut off, but rest assured, all 104 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft were safely evacuated once the plane was on the ground. Kudos to the crew for executing this maneuver under pressure. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

Every Air Traffic Controller's nightmare is making a mistake that puts people's lives in danger. It's an extremely important job, but it also has its risks. In today's episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control we hear a situation where the controller mixed up instructions for two approaching American Airlines planes. A call to flight 2133 was actually meant for 1083 and it resulted in a potentially dangerous situation. We all make mistakes, but this one could have been catastrophic. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Bush airport in Houston to listen in on a crazy weather situation. Things get so dicey in fact that there are reports of planes flipped over and the tower gets evacuated. Scary stuff! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we go to Palm Beach International Airport to listen in on the tower as they navigate some severe weather in the area with multiple aircraft in the air and on the ground. Who knew air traffic controllers also had to be meteorologists? Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, United flight 1509 from San Francisco bound for Honolulu rejects take off after the pilots report an engine failure and potential fire. Emergency services immediately spring into action to check on the Boeing 777. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, Air Portugal flight 208 is taking off from JFK but radios back to the tower to request a return to the airport. It turns out something struck the aircraft soon after take off and the pilot is exercising extreme caution. You will hear the tower request the remaining fuel and souls on board. Even thought the pilot does not declare an emergency, the tower clarifies that an overweight landing is always an emergency based on their protocol. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, An Air Canada flight from Toronto to Montreal declares an emergency soon after take off. The pilot smells an electrical burning smell in the cockpit and requests to return to the airport. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, Southwest flight 456 is about to depart from Austin but aborts the take-off. The aircraft has had an engine failure and also blown a tire at the same time. Talk about having a bad day at the office. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, an unauthorized drone flying in restricted airspace over Pittsburgh International Airport causes a ground stop. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, United Airlines flight 1390 approaches San Francisco International airport but is held off by air traffic control. They are trying to clear a backlog on the ground with more than a dozen planes waiting to take off so they ask the approaching flight to go around - twice! As you will hear, the pilot of the United flight is more than annoyed and lets his frustrations be known. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a small aircraft is taking off from Santa Monica airport and flips over just off the runway. The control tower notifies emergency response and they are deployed to the scene. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

On this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a Jetspeed aircraft is approaching Bozeman airport in Montana but the tower cannot establish communications. After repeated attempts, the pilot lands without clearance. As you will hear, the controller is not impressed. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, An Embraer private jet takes off from Houston-Hobby airport but has to declare an emergency and turn back immediately because a door has come off the aircraft. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a pilot coming into Casa Grande airport is losing engine power and needs to make an emergency landing. The pilot is amazingly calm as he communicates with the tower as he approaches. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear an emergency situation going down in Orange County, Florida. A pilot radios the tower with a mayday...he has had an engine failure and is attempting to land on Highway 50. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we have an odd one. Delta flight 5675 from Atlanta to Hilton Head Island was sent back to the gate after taxiing out onto the runway. It turns out a worker's hat flew off and got sucked into the engine. Once the remains of the hat were removed from the engine, the aircraft got on with it's business and made it's way to Hilton Head.

In this episode, an Alaska airlines aircraft is preparing to land at Boston Logan airport when a large vessel seems to be crossing in front of the airport, potentially obstructing the landing. The tower intervenes and advises when the boat has cleared the way for a safe landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a Piper (PA-32R-301) Saratoga aircraft (N9087V) has a flat tire upon landing at Rockford airport in Chicago, blocking both crossing runways. This is a first for the pilot and the tower tries to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the airport gets shut down while the ground crew deals with the Piper. Time is of the essence, as Rockford is a major hub for UPS. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear a frustrated air traffic controller reprimanding a pilot for being ill-prepared during his takeoff from San Carlos airport. The pilot hasn't done his homework, which is not acceptable when the safety of others is at stake. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we visit Orlando Executive Airport and Cable Airport (Upland, CA) to hear about two unfortunate crashes. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear a DHL Airbus A300 take off from Amsterdam bound for Leipzig and immediately declare Mayday due to a smoke warning. You can hear the audible warning from the cockpit as the pilot converses with the tower as they discuss returning to the airport. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, United airlines flight 1389 is departing Las Vegas en route to Houston when the pilots receive a warning for a landing gear issue. In this recording you can actually hear the audible warning in the cockpit as the pilot requests an emergency return to the airport. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

A Ryanair flight from Liverpool lands in Dublin and the nose-mounted landing gear collapses. After sparks fly up from the runway, the plane gets disabled inside the runway strip. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, United Airlines flight 1274 (N66825) from Bradley to Washington Dulles radios the tower immediately after takeoff when a window popped open in the cockpit. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear a scary interaction at Burbank Airport as two aircraft narrowly avoid a mid-air collision. A recent rash of ATC errors has given authorities a cause for concern, which has led to several investigations. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By, we head to Eastern Europe to listen in on this Ryanair flight destined for Bucharest Romania. The pilot reports a fuel leak and is diverted to Budapest for an emergency landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast