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.

ATOOC: "Sliding" Back to JFK

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In this episode, a Southwest flight bound for Denver radios the tower with an emergency. The pilot is reporting smoke in the cabin and makes a request to divert to Colorado Springs. In preparation for the emergency landing, the pilot organizes emergency services and air stairs to be brought to the aircraft. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

ATOOC: Colorado Smoke Show

In this episode, Skywest flight 4055 bound for Chicago, experiences an engine flame out and declares an emergency. The tower quickly suggests that the aircraft divert to nearby Grand Rapids, Michigan for an emergency landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

ATOOC: Engine Flame Out

In this episode, a Cessna aircraft is coming in for an approach to Yuma, Arizona when there is a sudden engine failure. The tower attempts to accommodate the pilot by opening up any runway for him to execute an emergency landing, but it's too late. The Cessna pilot can't make it to the airport, so begins searching for a roadway to land on. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

ATOOC: 3:10 To Yuma

In this episode, UPS flight 2949 is departing from Oakland when the pilot reports flight control issues. He issues a mayday and asks for vectors to return to the airport. The tower springs into action to help the aircraft navigate back to Oakland safely. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

ATOOC: UPS Flight Control Issues in Oakland

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 confirms this. The pilot brings the aircraft in for a landing without the nose gear shortly after. Luckily, no injuries were sustained by the crew on board. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

ATOOC: "Sliding" Back to JFK

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