Air Traffic Out Of Control

Air Traffic Out Of Control

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!

Episodes

August 2, 2025 9 mins

In this episode, Cessna Citation was on its initial climb up when the pilots called in an emergency as their right engine had burst into flames and would need to return to landing.

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In this episode, A Cessna T337G Pressurized Skymaster crashed in a residential area in Pembroke Pines while on final approach to Hollywood North Perry Airport (KHWO). There was no fire. All four occupants were seriously injured and were taken to a hospital.

 

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July 21, 2025 10 mins

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In this episode, Allegiant A320 from St Pete to Roanoke was climbing after departure when the pilots declared an emergency and requested to return after a passenger had said that his laptop was a bomb.

 

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July 17, 2025 6 mins

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In this episode, American Airlines flight eighteen forty-seven is departing from San Juan, bound for Dallas. As the aircraft climbs past 16,000 feet, pilots are alerted that a passenger was seen receiving a text message saying ‘RIP’. Interpreting this as a threat, the crew decides to return to San Juan out of an abundance of caution.

After returning, the aircra...

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July 15, 2025 3 mins

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In this episode, a small Mooney private aircraft is taking off from Beverly, Massachusetts with two people on board, when the pilot reports losing thrust on the engine. He attempts to turn around and return to the airport for an emergency landing. 

Sadly, the aircraft crashes only one mile from the runway, and the pilot receives fatal injuries.

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July 14, 2025 10 mins

In this episode, a magnitude five point two earthquake hits San Diego. The tower immediately suspends all air traffic to perform inspections and ensure the safety of all passengers leaving or arriving at the airport.

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July 12, 2025 7 mins

In this episode, American airlines flight sixteen sixty five is leaving Charlotte, bound for Las Vegas. On its initial climb, the air traffic controller reports smoke coming out of the right engine. Pilots request to return to Charlotte for an immediate emergency landing.

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In this episode, following a crisis in the Middle East, fears arise that Iran may attack American military bases. In response, airspace is completely closed in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

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July 6, 2025 6 mins

In this episode, Big Stripe flight 657 reports an unknown laser being pointed at the aircraft and reports the issue to the Las Vegas tower. Following the report, the tower spreads the word to other nearby planes so they can be on the lookout. 

 

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June 18, 2025 8 mins

In this episode, A Beechcraft is flying from Anchorage to Kenai. The plane is  on initial climb when the pilots declared mayday due to flight control issues. 

 

The issues made the aircraft only able to turn left, so they decide to return  to Anchorage for an emergency landing 

 

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June 17, 2025 10 mins

In this episode, a United Boeing seven thirty seven is departing from Boston en route to Denver. While on the initial climb, the pilots reported that a bird had struck the left wing of the aircraft, leaving visible damage. 

 

The pilots radio to the tower to arrange an emergency landing.

 

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June 7, 2025 8 mins

In this episode, a Boeing seven thirty seven is performing a flight from Tampa (KTPA) to Denver (KDEN) and is descending from 12,000 feet in the air, when the aircraft is struck by lightning, disrupting all communication with the air traffic controllers. 

 

A “SHOCKING” turn of events. 

 

No one was injured in this event.

 

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June 5, 2025 6 mins

In this episode, a Cessna business jet departs from Wichita (KAAO) bound for San Diego Montgomery airport (KMYF). The aircraft Crashes into a military housing community for unknown reasons which destroys part of a house and the vehicles nearby. 

 

This crash sadly resulted in 2 known fatalities and is under investigation.

 

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May 28, 2025 5 mins

In this episode, two pilots are heard arguing over the radio. One pilot makes a snide remark and the other apparently doesn’t find it that humorous.

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May 25, 2025 6 mins

In this episode, a Boeing 747 is unknowingly approaching a runway closed for snow removal in Anchorage due to a miscommunication with the tower. During the landing, the plane almost lands on top of a vehicle plowing the snow before he is instructed to go around by ATC.

 

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In this episode, a United 737 is departing from Denver (DEN), bound for Edmonton (YEG), when flames start coming from the right engine. After returning to Denver, crews find that a rabbit had been consumed into the engine which caused the incident.

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May 20, 2025 5 mins

In this episode, A Cessna Skyhawk aircraft bound for Santa Monica is 5 miles out when the pilots declare Mayday. The aircraft has experienced a total loss of power and the plane is forced to land on a nearby golf course.

 

No one was harmed in this incident.

 

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May 16, 2025 14 mins

In this episode, a family is taking a flight from Laconia headed to Utica when the pilot becomes unconscious. The pilot’s daughter radios Boston tower who takes over and guides her through the emergency. It turns out she has some flying experience on another type of aircraft, but they are able to coach her through flying the Malibu. 

 

Kudos to the amazing controllers for remaining to calm and helping her ...

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May 12, 2025 4 mins

In this episode, a Southwest flight is on its initial climb from Houston, bound for San Jose del Cabo, when pilots report a loss of the right engine. They radio the tower requesting to return to Houston for an emergency landing. 

 

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May 8, 2025 5 mins

In this episode, A Southwest flight going from El Paso to Houston is preparing for takeoff when something unexpected happens. A passenger’s cell phone has caught fire on board, forcing the pilot to request that they hold their position. 

 

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