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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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 the controller.

An incoming Delta flight is asked to go around to avoid the Japan air aircraft.

After re-directing the pilot out of harm's way, the Japan air pilot is then instructed by controllers to contact the tower to discuss the near disaster.

This situation shows how important proper communication is to maintain the safety of all involved.

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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 lands safely at Newark, then ground crews approach to do an inspection.

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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 precautions pay off, and the aircraft lands safely in San Francisco, before taxiing to the gate for inspection of the plane.

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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 remember the runway numbers at the airport.

At the end of the recording, you will hear the controller ask the pilot to shut down the aircraft so authorities could ask him some questions.

Once approached, the man was indeed arrested for being under the influence.

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In this episode, we go paranormal.

Piedmont flight 5795 radios the tower with an inquiry...but not your normal navigation-related query.

The pilot is seeing some mysterious lights in the sky and is trying to figure out if the tower can explain it.

The controllers call out to some other nearby aircraft to see if they are seeing this unexplained phenomenon.

Are you a believer?? 👽

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