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ATOOC: We have an emergency!

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Nov 8, 2022

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On today's episode our fearful air traffic controllers handle various aviation emergencies...not all of them of the life-threatening type.

Released:

Nov 8, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Air Traffic Out Of Control brings you the wildest air traffic control recordings you will ever hear from airports around the world. Emergency landings, stolen planes and even sightings of guys in jetpacks...we've got it all right from the control tower to your headphones!

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ATOOC: Shaking in Your Boots: This week is Air Traffic Out Of Control, Earthquake Edition. Ever wonder how disruptive earthquakes can be at the airport? You're about to find out! by Air Traffic Out Of Control
18 min listen
ATOOC Fly By: Thanks Coach!: In this Air Traffic Out of Control Fly By we hear a great clip of a passenger who needs to take the controls after his pilot becomes incapacitated mid flight. by Air Traffic Out Of Control
6 min listen
ATOOC: Come Fly The Unfriendly Skies: Come fly the unfriendly skies with Air Traffic Out Of Control. Listen in on these nasty interactions between pilots and the control tower...someone's having a bad day! by Air Traffic Out Of Control
13 min listen
ATOOC: Naughty Cessna Pilots: In this episode of Air Traffic Out of Control, we listen in on a couple naughty Cessna pilots flying where they aren't supposed to. by Air Traffic Out Of Control
14 min listen
ATOOC: Trailer: Welcome to Air Traffic Out Of Control, the podcast that brings you the wildest air traffic control recordings you will ever hear from airports around the world. Emergency landings, stolen planes and even sightings of guys in jetpacks...we've got it... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
2 min listen
ATOOC: Those Friendly Canadians: This friendly air traffic controller at Toronto Pearson International Airport always tries to bring a smile to the faces of the pilots he works with on a daily basis. Are all Canadians as friendly as this guy?! Enjoy! by Air Traffic Out Of Control
11 min listen
ATOOC Fly By: Watch Your Tail!: Welcome to this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By - a quick bite of great ATC content outside of our regular schedule. This aircraft gets pushed backwards into a lightpole at Burlington, Vermont Airport. Big oops for the ground crew! by Air Traffic Out Of Control
4 min listen
ATOOC: NOTAM My Problem: On January 11th, some corrupt files in the antiquated FAA software system caused a nationwide outage across the United States which grounded flight departures across the country. The system which went down () provides advisories to pilots on... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
10 min listen
ATOOC: Cool Customers: In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in on three emergency situations during which the pilots and controllers were as cool as a cucumber. In aviation, a calm demeanor can sometimes be the difference between life and death. ... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
14 min listen
ATOOC: Going Rogue (Special Episode): 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
18 min listen
ATOOC Fly By: Not Helpful: In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By, a controller in the tower is most unhelpful as this pilot attempts to safely land in an emergency. by Air Traffic Out Of Control
6 min listen
ATOOC: Troublemakers: In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control we listen in on your favorite air traffic controllers dealing with some troublemakers of the sky. From helicopters entering restricted airspace to pesky tarmac streakers, they deal with the craziest... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
23 min listen
ATOOC Fly By: Near Miss in New Orleans: In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By, we explore another near miss which happened on April 2nd in New Orleans. In this recording, Delta Airlines Flight DL 1482 to Salt Lake City was stopped by ATC abruptly when a Learjet failed to hold short as... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
6 min listen
ATOOC: Derelict Balloon: Last week, a mysterious balloon was spotted over Kansas which was suspected to be a mechanism of Chinese espionage capturing footage of the United States. Today, we listen into some ATC chatter from the ground in Kansas City as pilots were warned... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
8 min listen
ATOOC: ATC Arguments: Sometimes tensions rise between pilots and air traffic control and air to ground communications get heated. In this episode, we listen in on some of these arguments. by Air Traffic Out Of Control
13 min listen
ATOOC: We have an emergency! by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: Favorite Voices In The Sky: On this epsidoe we hear from two of our favorite vocies in the sky! Settle in for some highly entertaining controllers! by Air Traffic Out Of Control
19 min listen
ATOOC Fly By: Sorry Mr. President: Ever wonder how excited people might get if you were to fly a plane in presidential restricted airspace? Just listen in on this clip if you'd like to find out! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast by Air Traffic Out Of Control
6 min listen
ATOOC: Equipment Issues: Listen in to today's episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control as our pilots experience some maintenance and equipment issues which derail their plans for a safe, uneventful trip. by Air Traffic Out Of Control
28 min listen
ATOOC Fly By: Holiday Edition: Listen in as a jolly air traffic controller spreads holiday cheer as his last shift before Christmas comes to a close! Happy holidays from your friends at Air Traffic Out Of Control! by Air Traffic Out Of Control
6 min listen
ATOOC: Leaking Oil: In this Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in on some pilots having oil issues which lead to all sorts of problems from emergency landings to an oily mess on the tarmac. by Air Traffic Out Of Control
10 min listen
ATOOC Fly By: Ice Ice Baby: In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By our pilots deal with some icy issues! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast by Air Traffic Out Of Control
5 min listen
ATOOC Fly By: How Romantic!: We have a great Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By for you today. An air traffic controller in Canada took a risk and shocked the whole plane with this romantic gesture. Have a listen and see if his risk paid off! by Air Traffic Out Of Control
5 min listen
ATOOC: Panic at JFK: In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, a Piper PA-28-236 aircraft (N51SW) takes off from JFK and almost immediately after take off, the cabin fills with smoke and the aircraft loses all engine power. The pilot, in a panic, radios the tower and... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
7 min listen
ATOOC: Sully..."We can't do it": On this day (January 15th) in 2009, Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River after the Airbus A320 serving the flight struck a flock of birds shortly after take-off from New York, losing all engine... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
6 min listen
ATOOC Fly By: Welcome to Halifax: In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By, we listen in on British Airways flight 216 from Washington to Heathrow make an emergency landing in Halifax, once the captain reports fumes aboard the aircraft. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter:... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
6 min listen
ATOOC Fly By: For The Birds: Bird strikes are are a common hazard for pilots as they take off from airports around the globe. In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By, a Jet Blue aircraft took off from Palm Beach Airport (PBI) on January 15, 2023 but soon had to declare an... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
6 min listen
ATOOC: Abort!: In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear several situations where pilots were forced to abort and change plans at the last minute at the instruction of the tower. This request can often be due to congestion on the runways or a last... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
19 min listen
ATOOC: Deflated: In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, Air Canada flight 1219 lands in Halifax but gets stuck on the runway with a flat tire. The pilot chats with maintenance to try and get them to the gate with a deflated tire and a steering problem. Follow... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
16 min listen
ATOOC: A Sad Day In The Sky: In this epiosde of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear an American Eagle Embraer E175 depart from Chicago's O’Hare Airport bound for Columbus, Ohio in November of 2022. As the aircraft takes off, the captain in training loses consciousness, forcing... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
8 min listen

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ATOOC: FedEx Lands Without Nose Gear In Istanbul: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: Flap Problems in Austin: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: Bermuda Bomb Threat: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: Piper Field Landing Near SAC: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: Watch Your Wing Tips!: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: Lufthansa Hard Landing at LAX: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: Blowout at PBI: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: "Sliding" Back to JFK: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
9 min listen
ATOOC: Sorry About That...: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: UAL260 Tail Strike at IAD: 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.... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
11 min listen
ATOOC: Go Around, Go Around, Go Around!: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
4 min listen
ATOOC: Misunderstood Instructions: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
7 min listen
ATOOC: Southwest Engine Cowling Issue at DEN: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
10 min listen
ATOOC: Last Minute Decision in Lubbock: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
7 min listen
ATOOC: Earthquake Disruption at EWR: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
9 min listen
ATOOC: Flames at BWI...Maybe?: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
7 min listen
ATOOC: Buzzing the Tower at LGA: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: "We Hit A Drone": 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
10 min listen
ATOOC: Blue Angels Chatter: 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! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter:... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
30 min listen
ATOOC: BA Pilot Incapacitated JFK-LGW: 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,... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: You're Doing Amazing Ryan!: 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.... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
5 min listen
ATOOC: 737-Max Runway Excursion at IAH: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: VIP Coming Through: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: Controllers Bringing The Smoke!: 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.... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
10 min listen
ATOOC: Separation Anxiety at JFK: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: Cessna Landing Gear Collapse at ORL: 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... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: Near Incursion in San Diego: In this episode, we listen in on a potentially dangerous and life-threatening situation in San Diego. Japan Air flight 65 is instructed to hold its position, but enters the runway without permission. At this point, you will hear a panicked call from... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: False Alarm at EWR: In this episode, Air Canada Jazz flight 657 leaves from Halifax and mid-flight receives a TCAS alert. The pilot discusses the issue with the tower, but neither of them seem to know whether the alert was legitimate or a false indication. The aircraft... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: Landing Gear Issues at SFO: In this episode, we go to SFO where Delta flight 1195 is coming in for landing, when the pilot requests to go around due to landing gear issues. After running their checklists, the pilot declares an emergency due to the landing gear problems. These... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: What Would You Do with a Drunken Pilot?: In this episode, we listen in on a controller with some great intuition. A private pilot at Rocky Mountain Metro airport, radios the tower preparing to take off, but he doesn't sound quite right. The pilot is slurring his words and can't seem to... by Air Traffic Out Of Control
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ATOOC: We have an emergency!

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Titles in the series (100)

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