Lost Flights: Crashes, Miracles, and Stories of Survival in Aviation

Lost Flights: Crashes, Miracles, and Stories of Survival in Aviation

Lost Flights explores the full spectrum of aviation’s most captivating stories—those where things went terribly wrong and those where sheer skill, luck, or courage brought people back from the brink. Each episode delves into both heart-stopping crashes and miraculous moments of survival, sharing the details behind incidents that forever changed aviation. From forgotten disasters to breathtaking rescues, Lost Flights examines the moments that shaped the skies and the extraordinary resilience of those who lived through them. With a mix of crashes, miracles, and stories that include both, this podcast balances tales of loss with those of hope, shedding light on the lessons and advancements that keep us safer in the air today.New podcast weblog

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December 10, 2024 50 mins

On August 9, 2010, a routine flight over the rugged Alaskan wilderness turned into a harrowing tale of survival and tragedy. Among the passengers aboard the DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter was U.S. Senator, Ted Stevens, a towering figure in Alaskan history. Join us as we uncover the story of this fateful day, from the critical decisions in the cockpit to the heroic efforts of rescuers battling dense fog and unforgiving terrain.

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Imagine cruising at 41,000 feet when the engines suddenly go silent. What happens next is a story of remarkable skill, human error, and a touch of luck. Join us on Lost Flights as we unravel the incredible tale of Air Canada Flight 143, better known as the Gimli Glider. In this episode, you'll discover how a metric conversion mistake left a state-of-the-art Boeing 767 without fuel mid-flight and how two pilots, armed with experienc...

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