As 248 flight passengers flew high above Jakarta, Indonesia, the hum of the plane's mechanical systems was suddenly replaced by eerie silence as all four engines unexpectedly burned out. In this week's episode of Take to the Sky: The Air Disaster podcast, Stephanie tells the story of British Airways Flight 9, which left the cockpit crew scrambling to make sense of the catastrophic engine failure as they faced an onslaught of decisions that left their passengers lives in the balance. Was it possible to save any of the lives onboard—or was a deadly plane crash inevitable? Join us as we find out!

What do you get when you combine a successful member of a famous family, a novice pilot, a stressful career, and relationship woes? In this episode, Shelly takes us through the story of the plane crash that claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy, Jr., his wife Carolyn, and her sister Lauren. What should have been a quick flight in a private plane turned into a devastating loss for one of the USA's most famous families- but what caused the fatal crash? You might be surprised by some of the reasons things went wrong- both inside and outside of the cockpit!

When traveling on a plane, you'll hear plenty of chimes, dings, and other sounds that indicate how the flight is progressing. One sound you don't want to hear, though, is the smoke detector. In this week's episode of Take to the Sky: The Air Disaster Podcast, Stephanie tells the story of Saudia Flight 163, where a smoke detector warned of possible danger just seven minutes after takeoff. But was smoke the biggest problem this flight encountered? You won't believe the unexpected twists, turns, and details this tale has in store for you!

Ice and snow may be an expected part of cold weather travel, but they can also lead to disastrous situations. In this week's episode of Take to the Sky: the Air Disaster Podcast, Shelly tells the story of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster, which left a nation reeling from the loss of its football team and a pilot fighting for his reputation. Did the investigation into the plane crash tell the whole story? Join us as we find out!

On August 16, 1987, Northwest Airlines flight 255 was ready for takeoff. With a full flight of passengers ready for departure and an experienced crew in the cockpit, their flight from Detroit to Phoenix was set to be smooth- once they got above the thunderstorms drenching the airport. Was that the reason the plane spent only 30 seconds in the air before crashing to the ground? This week's episode of Take to the Sky: The Air Disaster Podcast has plot twists, turns, and unimaginable surprises. Join us as we look at who was on board, why the crash happened, and what its legacy means to safe air travel today.

In this week's episode, Shelly takes us into the world of regional airlines as we look at the legacy of Continental Connection Flight 3407. When a flight from Newark to Buffalo stalls just before reaching its destination, the crash itself is only the beginning of the story. Listen to learn about the shocking reasons that contributed to this air disaster!

We're so excited to bring you our very first Layover Episode of Take to the Sky: The Air Disaster Podcast!

In this episode, Shelly and Stephanie take turns sharing mini stories about air disasters connected to COVID-19. From repatriation flights to planes carrying virus samples, and from small aircraft to sophisticated military jets, you'll be surprised at all of the ways aviation plays a role in our quest to eliminate the coronavirus (we know we were!). There's already a lot to learn from these disasters and their legacies!

20 minutes after takeoff, EgyptAir 990 was enjoying a smooth ride as it climbed above Nantucket's coastline. Less than four minutes later, its wreckage was floating in the Atlantic Ocean. In this week's episode of Take to the Sky: The Air Disaster Podcast, Stephanie takes us through the details of an air disaster investigated by two countries. What caused the crash? You might be as surprised by the findings as we were!

In this episode of Take to the Sky: The Air Disaster Podcast, Shelly shares the incredible story of Southern Airways Flight 242, which was ravaged inflight by a powerful storm. The pilots had to take desperate actions if they had any chance of saving lives; did they have enough time for a safe landing? This week's story is a life-changing adventure for the crew, the passengers, and even witnesses on the ground!

What could cause an airplane to turn into a ball of fire just 12 minutes after takeoff? In this episode of Take to the Sky: The Air Disaster Podcast, Stephanie takes a look at TWA 800, one of the most memorable and deadly plane crashes in aviation history. From parallel criminal and accident investigations to shocking clues, this story is just as much about the details as it is about the unforgettable legacy!